The new petrol-electric MG HS Hybrid+ turns a budget-friendly mid-size SUV into a mainstream contender, and a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid fighter.

The MG HS Hybrid+ has just arrived in Australian showrooms, commanding only a modest price premium over petrol-powered versions of the mid-size SUV.

"The Juke's main pitch, as before, is its style. But it's no longer hobbled by it as the first generation was. It's perfectly OK to drive, with eager steering and a refined throttle. And it's now at ...