New MG ZS 1.0T GDi Exclusive 5dr Review

Category: Family SUV

Section: Version review

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MG ZS Hybrid front right driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid front right driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid rear cornering
  • MG ZS Hybrid dashboard
  • MG ZS Hybrid boot
  • MG ZS Hybrid driver display
  • MG ZS Hybrid right driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid front driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid front right driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid rear right driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid front left static
  • MG ZS Hybrid right static
  • MG ZS Hybrid rear right static
  • MG ZS Hybrid headlights
  • MG ZS Hybrid front badge
  • MG ZS Hybrid alloy wheel
  • MG ZS Hybrid rear lights
  • MG ZS Hybrid front seats
  • MG ZS Hybrid back seats
  • MG ZS Hybrid steering wheel
  • MG ZS Hybrid infotainment touchscreen
  • MG ZS Hybrid interior controls
  • MG ZS Hybrid front right driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid rear cornering
  • MG ZS Hybrid dashboard
  • MG ZS Hybrid boot
  • MG ZS Hybrid driver display
  • MG ZS Hybrid right driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid front driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid front right driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid rear right driving
  • MG ZS Hybrid front left static
  • MG ZS Hybrid right static
  • MG ZS Hybrid rear right static
  • MG ZS Hybrid headlights
  • MG ZS Hybrid front badge
  • MG ZS Hybrid alloy wheel
  • MG ZS Hybrid rear lights
  • MG ZS Hybrid front seats
  • MG ZS Hybrid back seats
  • MG ZS Hybrid steering wheel
  • MG ZS Hybrid infotainment touchscreen
  • MG ZS Hybrid interior controls
RRP £22,085What Car? Target Price£20,175
Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
manual
Doors:
5 doors

The MG ZS has plenty in its favour, not least its low price and the fact that you get lots of equipment as standard. It also impresses for performance and fuel economy, and has roomy rear seats and a big boot. It's just a pity it's not better to drive and that the driving position won't work for everyone. Entry-level SE trim represents the best value for money.

This top-tier trim adds quite a bit to the price of the ZS but also some welcome luxuries, including ba uilt-in sat-nav, a 360-degree parking camera, heated front seats and blind-spot monitoring. You’ll struggle to find a rival for the same price that offers as much kit.

The 1.0T-GDI has more low-rev pull than the entry-level 1.5 and is quieter, too. However, we don't think that quite justifies the significantly higher price.


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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH11.2 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxMANUAL

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

42.7

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

448

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

149

g/km