What Car? Award Winner- The MGS9 PHEV
MG has achieved the impressive accolade of winning three categories in the What Car? Electric Car Awards 2026. The successful trio named best in their class were the MG4 EV Urban as Best Electric Small Car, the MG HS PHEV as Best Hybrid Family SUV, and the seat SUV. The team of experts from What Car? judged the latest hybrid, plug MGS9 PHEV as the Best Hybrid 7-seat SUV.
MG4 EV Urban - Best Electric Small Car Flying to the top of the Electric Small Car category, the MG4 EV Urban has become an instant winner since its launch in March this year thanks to a combination of efficiency, performance, affordability and generous space available for up to five people and What Car? Editor, Steve Huntingford said: “ their luggage. “While small hatchbacks make good urban runabouts, if passenger and luggage space matter to you, you’ve traditionally had to look elsewhere and increase your budget significantly. But not with the MG4 EV Urban – a compact car that’s as accommodating as it is keenly priced. As a bonus, the Urban steers accurately through bends and offers a more comfortable ride than key rivals.”
MG HS PHEV - Best Hybrid Family SUV Beating all its competitors to keep the title of Best Hybrid Family SUV for the second consecutive year, the MG HS PHEV is one of the best selling plug 10 sales charts. in hybrids in the UK, consistently appearing in the top Known for its smooth and efficient hybrid powertrain with an electric only range of up to 75 miles, a spacious and prestigious interior, plus a luxury standard specification, the MG HS remains top of its class. Singing its praises for the second year running, What Car? Editor, Steve Huntingford said: “ keen pricing and long electric range, the MG HS plug With its in hybrid is a tempting choice for private buyers and company car drivers alike. What’s more, it handles both corners and bumps well, and has a spacious, smartly finished interior."
MGS9 PHEV - Best Hybrid 7 Seat SUV Winning the Best Hybrid 7 Seat SUV award for the MGS9 PHEV and going straight to the top of its class immediately after its UK launch is even more impressive considering it is MG’s first 7 the large SUV category. seat car in “The phrase ‘bargain of the century’ might be overused, but it doesn’t feel like an exaggeration when applied to the MGS9. This huge SUV undercuts rivals by many thousands of pounds. Yet it’s a genuine seven seater with a commanding driving position, a smart interior and hushed cruising manners" said Steve Huntingford, Editor, What Car? Its electric only range of up to 62 miles means the MGS9 PHEV is perfect for everyday driving with lower emissions and running costs, with the back up of a 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine for longer trips. The three rows of seats provide ample space for everyone, and when the third row of seats are folded away, there is a generous 1026 litres of boot space available.
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