2025 MG HSTrue Cost of Ownership in UAE
162 hp turbocharged inline-4, popular mid-size SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (5%), insurance, fuel at د.إ0.42/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$30K
Base: $27K
Annual Total
$8K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$1K
5% of base price
VAT
$1K
5% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$71K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 MG HS — Full Cost Breakdown in UAE
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $27K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $1K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (5%) | $1K |
| Total Purchase Price | $30K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $378 |
| Annual Maintenance | $868 |
| Annual Depreciation | $5K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $8K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $71K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.546 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
MG HS Fuel Cost Calculator — UAE
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Annual Fuel Cost
$378
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$32
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$2.52
6L × د.إ0.42
MG HS Depreciation Curve
The MG HS loses approximately $13K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $27K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $22K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $19K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $17K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $15K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $14K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
MG HS vs. Competitors in UAE
How does the MG HS compare to similar cars available in UAE?
MG
HS
Base Price
$27K
Annual Cost in UAE
$8K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in UAE
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in UAE
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in UAE
$4K
Annual costs estimated for UAE market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (5%) applied to all models.
🇦🇪 Owning a Car in UAE
No road tax. Cheapest fuel in developed world.
Affordable for UAE
Annual car costs = 19% of average UAE income ($43K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$43K
In UAE
Fuel Price
د.إ0.42/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
5%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
Popular Car Brands in UAE
MG HS in UAE — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a MG HS in UAE.
The 2025 MG HS has a base price of $27,000 USD. In UAE, after 5% import duty and 5% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $29,768 USD (د.إ29,768 AED).