MG’s growing electrified vehicle lineup is collecting international recognition. Case in point: six of MG’s models recently earned distinctions from automotive publications and industry organizations across Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The recognition covers several vehicle categories, from compact hybrids and fully electric cars to plug-in hybrid SUVs. According to MG Motor Philippines, the MG3 Hybrid+ leads the group with six awards, while the MG HS PHEV, MG ZS Hybrid+, MG4 Urban EV and MG S5 EV have each received two distinctions. The seven-seat MG RX9 PHEV also earned recognition in its category.
Among the award-winning models, the MG3 Hybrid+ has built the most extensive record. Its six distinctions include the Editors’ Choice for Compact Car 2026 from Esquire Essentials for Automotive by Esquire Philippines, as well as Car of the Year 2025 from Greece’s Association of Journalists for the Promotion of the Car of the Year.
The hatchback also received Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2025 from Auto Express in the United Kingdom, Family Car of the Year 2025 from Belgium’s VAB, Car of the Year 2024 from the Thai Automotive Journalists Association and Hybrid of the Year 2024 from Top Gear Philippines.
The MG HS PHEV, meanwhile, earned Best Plug-in Hybrid 2026 from Auto Express and Best-Selling Plug-in Hybrid 2025 from Spain’s HIGHMOTOR. Its 1.5-liter turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain produces a combined 272 hp, with an electric-only driving range of up to 120 kilometers and a claimed combined range exceeding 1,300 kilometers.
In the compact SUV category, the MG ZS Hybrid+ was named Best Hybrid Car of the Year 2025 by Carwow in Spain and Best Small SUV 2025 by WhichCar by Wheels in Australia. Its hybrid system delivers a combined 197 PS.
MG’s fully electric models also received international attention. The MG4 Urban EV secured Best Electric Small Car 2026 awards from What Car? in the United Kingdom and Wheels Car of the Year in Australia. The MG S5 EV, on the other hand, received the Best Affordable Car Technology Package of Europe 2026 from AUTOBEST and Premium EV Compact SUV (CAT A) of the Year 2025 from Singapore’s OneShift Car of the Year Awards.
The MG RX9 PHEV, marketed as the MG S9 PHEV in select international markets, rounded out the list with Best Hybrid 7-Seater 2026 from What Car? Its plug-in hybrid system produces 299 PS, with an electric-only range of up to 115 kilometers and a claimed total driving range of up to 1,200 kilometers.
For Philippine buyers, the recognition carries some local relevance. The MG3 Hybrid+ has already received distinctions from Esquire Philippines and Top Gear Philippines, showing that the brand’s electrified offerings have also attracted attention from local automotive publications.
The brand said motorists can experience its hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric models through test drives at dealerships nationwide.
Autocar’s Take
MG’s growing collection of international awards makes for an interesting case, particularly because the recognition is not concentrated on a single vehicle. The MG3 Hybrid+ may be leading the pack, but the MG HS PHEV, ZS Hybrid+, MG4 Urban EV and S5 EV show that the brand is pursuing several electrified segments rather than putting all its eggs in one basket. With these notable accolades, the company‘s expanding hybrid and EV portfolio gives buyers more options worth considering.
