2025 HS Hybrid+ glass printed antenna: not every line is a heating element

When checking glass parts, recording every visible line as a rear-window heating element may overlook another original equipment feature. The Australian MY25 HS Hybrid+ lists a glass printed antenna. Procurement should identify the functions rather than compare only glass colour and outline.

The manufacturer separately lists a glass printed antenna

Hybrid+ Excite and Essence both list Glass Printed Antenna. The same page separately lists Rear Window Heating.[Manufacturer specification][Q11] Both function names should therefore be retained, but the table does not identify the glass pane carrying the antenna or its frequency bands. [To be verified]

Not every visible line can be identified as an antenna or heating element. Nor can a separate amplifier location be inferred from the name. [To be verified]

Check glass replacement separately from reception complaints

For glass replacement, record the specific position, available markings and original equipment. For reception concerns, separately record the function used, conditions and inspection findings. The antenna listing alone cannot attribute a reception problem to the glass itself.

Here, the manufacturer name helps describe the vehicle completely. It provides no open-circuit, signal-strength or replacement criteria. [To be verified]

Similar printed lines do not establish glass interchangeability

Two similarly shaped panes do not establish identical printing, connections or functional identity. Check the corresponding catalogue. Heating capability does not establish a matched antenna function, and another model's wiring or continuity standards cannot be applied.

Scope and verification

This article covers only Australian MY25 MG HS: Hybrid+ Excite and Hybrid+ Essence. The cited feature and equipment information is not a fault or replacement criterion.[Scope reference][Q11]

No public data was available in the reviewed material for the specific antenna-bearing pane, frequency bands, conductor and amplifier structure or repair components; repair parameters, test limits, OE numbers, separate parts availability or interchangeability. [To be verified] Check compatibility or interchangeability using the VIN and the local Australian manufacturer parts catalogue.

For the parts discussed here, use the parts enquiry page.

[Q11]: https://mgmotor.com.au/brochures/MG_HS_CONSOLIDATED_2026.pdf