2025 MG QS Review: Australia’s Budget 7-Seater Revolution
Why the all-new 2025 MG QS is the best family SUV in Australia. Spacious 7-seat comfort, turbocharged power, and luxury amenities at a price that cannot be beaten.
From British Favorite to Aussie Giant Killer: The MG QS History
There’s poetry to reinvention. Once the darling of British car motoring, MG etched its reputation on sweeping countryside roads and Sunday morning cruises. But life moves on. The roads expanded, families expanded, and Australia’s demand for practical, pack-of-value SUVs became ravenous. MG didn’t merely go along with the crowd; it reinvented itself.
And now, along comes the 2025 MG QS. It’s not merely another SUV with added seats bolted on as an afterthought. No, it’s MG’s love letter to the contemporary Aussie family—a tough, turbo, tech-savvy 7-seater that says, “Hey Kluger, scooch over.”
Interior and Build Quality: A Cabin That Knows You Have Kids and Taste
The MG QS understands its audience. You desire style, for certain. But you also require your space to make it through soccer equipment, sippy cups, and the occasional meltdown (yours or the kids, no judgment). And the QS accommodates with a combination of comfort, sophistication, and ingenuity.
Slide into the Essence AWD, and it welcomes you with comfortable leather-accented seats, soft-touch surfaces, and mood lighting that whispers “luxury” without shouting “pretentious.” In the front, two dominant 12.3-inch screens manage your driving information and entertainment requirements like a digital valet. There’s even tri-zone climate control so no one gets chilly while the driver’s dripping through traffic.
The third row? Surprisingly adult-friendly. No hunching-around-the-knees gymnastics required—just room, cupholders, and dignity.
Performance: The Sleeper SUV You Didn’t Know Would Be This Good
Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine delivering 153kW and a chunky 360Nm of torque. It may not take Le Mans by storm, but it’s got that smooth swell that makes highway passes a breeze and lugging seven passengers around easy.
Mated with a buttery 9-speed auto, it moves like an experienced barista pouring the ideal flat white. Whether you’re crawling Sydney’s spaghetti junction or cruising the Great Ocean Road, the MG QS responds.
And sure enough, it hauls: 2,000 kg braked. Whether that’s trailers, boats, or whatever your weekend warriors require.Want even better grip? Get the AWD Essence, with adaptive suspension and off-road driving modes that are like, “Let’s take the scenic route.”
Safety Tech: The Invisible Guardian Your Family Deserves
MG wasn’t playing games with safety. The QS is fitted with MG Pilot and their entire array of active driver assist. It’s not intrusive like a backseat driver; it’s more like a quiet, observant friend ensuring everyone arrives home safely.
Highlights are:
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
Blind Spot Monitoring
360-Degree Surround Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitoring
For a starting price under $50k, that’s some James Bond-standard kit.
Capability: Weekend Warrior Meets Daily Driver
The QS is as prepared to tackle the workday commute as it is a spontaneous weekend camping trip. With a customizable cargo compartment, roof rails, and an easy-to-use terrain management system (on AWD models), it’s more than just “just” a family car.
It can tow the jet ski. It can haul the Christmas tree. It can drive on gravel roads. And it can utterly wow the in-laws.
Pricing and Value: Champagne Features, Beer Budget
This is where the QS truly plays its trump card. MG has priced it to steal hearts and purses:
Excite FWD:
$46,990 drive-away
Essence AWD:
$50,990 drive-away
That’s less than rivals like the Kia Sorento or Toyota Kluger, with no compromise on tech or comfort. It’s the SUV version of purchasing a business class seat for economy prices.
Pros and Cons: Real Talk
Pros:
Top-shelf interior that feels far superior to its price point
Proper 7-seat configuration with usable third row
Fully equipped safety technology across every trim
Outstanding infotainment and digital cockpit
AWD availability with multiple modes
Cons:
No hybrid option yet (but stay tuned)
Still new to Australia’s reliability scoreboard
Some badge snobs might not give it a fair shake
Final Verdict: The MG QS is Your Next Best Decision
The 2025 MG QS isn’t just good. It’s surprisingly, delightfully, undeniably excellent. It blends real-world capability with tech you’ll actually use, wrapped in a package that looks more Euro-luxe than budget SUV.
Whether you’re upgrading for your growing family, downsizing from a thirsty old 4WD, or simply want a smarter way to drive—the MG QS checks every box. And then adds a few more.
FAQs
Q: Is the MG QS available in Australia?
Yes. It’s on sale nationwide at MG dealerships with great finance deals available.
Q: How many seats does the MG QS have?
Seven. And they’re all grown-up friendly, not token seats.
Q: What engine does the MG QS have?
A 2.0L turbo petrol engine pump out 153kW power and 360Nm torque.
Q: Why is the QS betterr to a Kluger or Sorento?
practically the same features and space for less amount.
Q: Is the MG QS a hybrid?
Not yet. MG is likely to launch a hybrid or plug-in model towards the end of 2025.
