
The air intake of the HS is located in the engine compartment. Open the hood, and the position of the air filter is the air intake. Function of the air intake: To deliver clean, dry, sufficient, and stable air to the engine to meet its needs, avoiding the entry of impurities in the air and large particles of dust caused by abnormal engine wear into the engine combustion chamber. Function of the air intake: Another important function of the intake system is to reduce noise and intake. Noise not only affects the vehicle but also impacts the interior noise, significantly influencing ride comfort. Function of the air intake: The design quality of the intake system directly affects the engine's power and noise quality, which is related to the overall ride comfort of the vehicle. Reasonable design of muffler components can reduce subsystem noise and improve vehicle performance.

I previously studied the engine bay of the HS, where the air intake is located on the front right side of the vehicle. When you open the hood, you can see it hidden behind the right headlight as a black pipe opening connected to the air filter box. The placement is quite thoughtful—it can catch wind to improve intake efficiency while avoiding being too low to prevent water ingestion during rainy days. I remember once during a car wash, I specifically pulled out the filter sponge to blow out the dust; it's located near the windshield washer reservoir. It's important to regularly check that the air intake isn't clogged with leaves—last time, I cleared out a handful of dried twigs. MG's design is quite clever; the engine bay layout looks tidy, and replacing the air filter is convenient.

The air intake of the HS is located at the front right of the engine compartment. I measured the position when I installed the performance air filter myself, and it's less than 20 centimeters away from the radiator support. This design balances ground clearance and cold air intake efficiency, as it's close to the grille's airflow surface but still shielded under the hood. Last time I replaced the air filter, opening the air filter box cover led directly to the intake pipe, which is made of corrugated plastic material. It's recommended to regularly inspect this area, especially after driving on dirt roads, to clean out accumulated willow catkins or insect debris in front of the filter.

I've owned the HS for two years now. Its air intake is located on the right side of the front end, visible when the hood is opened. A thick black pipe connects to a square air box positioned slightly below the midpoint between the battery and headlight. I often notice dust accumulation here during car washes, especially in autumn when fallen leaves get stuck in the air intake grille gaps. The mechanic explained this layout facilitates high-speed air intake for cooling, but warned against wading through water exceeding half the wheel hub height. For regular maintenance, simply vacuuming the edges will suffice.

The intake system design of the HS is quite scientific, with the air intake located at the rear side of the right front headlight in the engine compartment. Specifically, it is tightly attached to the radiator frame, and the vertically upward pipe opening connects to the air filter assembly. I have disassembled this component, and the plastic pipe has built-in guide grooves to reduce turbulence. Compared to older MG models, the HS has raised the air intake by about three centimeters to reduce the risk of water ingress and placed it closer to the turbocharger to improve response speed. Checking whether the intake is unobstructed is simple—start the engine and listen for any hissing sounds indicating air leaks in the pipe.

Last time I helped my son repair his HS, the air intake was located right above the right front wheel arch. Open the hood and look for the thick black pipe, follow it forward and you'll see the opening facing toward the front grille. The position is well chosen - it avoids the hot exhaust area while maintaining sufficient distance from the radiator. The air passing through here can be 5-6 degrees Celsius cooler than outside temperature, which is very beneficial for naturally aspirated engines. However, the pipe connections tend to develop air leaks as they age, especially for vehicles over seven years old - pay special attention to loose clips.


