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

SPONSORED: MG offers three powertrains for its HS mid-size SUV. Here's why the petrol-electric Hybrid+ is a great choice.

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.