The local crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment is definitely growing as many Filipinos continue to appreciate the benefits of owning a crossover over sedans. Local players also continue to improve their offerings, not only by making their products look good from the outside but also from the inside.

Today, we compare the cabins of the Honda HR-V and the MG HS.

1. Design

The interiors of the Honda HR-V and the MG HS are a continuation of the design cues they offer from the outside.

Honda’s HR-V, for example, has a cabin that echoes its exterior design elements. Obvious are the straight horizontal lines on the Honda HR-V’s dashboard and door trims. The modern minimalist vibe of the cabin also mirrors the more mature appeal of the crossover SUV.

Meanwhile, the MG HS boasts a dashboard and a center console with more flowing lines. More curves and contours are found inside its cabin which mimics its sporty and aerodynamic exterior.

2. Seats

The Honda HR-V comes with sofa-like seats. They’re comfortable, with enough bolstering, and will make you feel like you’re riding an executive car rather than a crossover SUV. The seats are finished in either fabric or leather.

Front-row seating features slide, recline, and height adjustment for the driver while those riding shotgun get a slide and recline features. The rear, on the other hand, features Honda’s ULT seats that offer modes like Utility, Long, and Tall.

As for the MG HS, the crossover offers something more sporty. The range-topping variant gets the MG Sport Bucket Seats that are ideal for a more aggressive style of driving. Like the aforementioned Honda HR-V, the MG HS’ seats have enough bolstering although the latter has a more snug fit. They are finished in leather.

Its driver’s seat comes with a six-way power control feature with manual lumbar adjustment. The front-row passenger gets either a four-way manual or power control, depending on the variant.

Rear passengers also get more molded seats.

3. Infotainment

The Honda HR-V packs an eight-inch infotainment display. The unit comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Bluetooth, audio streaming, and USB input features. Audio is blasted through six speakers.

It also packs either a digital 4.2-inch or a seven-inch instrument panel that displays driving data like warnings, range, fuel, speed, and time.

For the MG HS, it comes with a lather 10-inch infotainment unit, also with AppleCarplay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth. It also delivers audio via six speakers.

The top trim level offers a similarly large 12-inch virtual driver information center, aka instrument panel. Here, owners can check relevant driving information.

Bottom line

Both the Honda HR-V and the MG HS have good interiors — albeit targeting two different kinds of car buyers. On one hand, you have an elegant and sophisticated cabin while on the other, you have a stylish and sporty interior.

There’s no winners or losers here as both cabins are equally beautiful despite their differences.

Photos from Honda and MG

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