New MG ZS 1.5 VTi-TECH Excite 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 £18,335What Car? Target Price£16,584
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.

The entry-level trim is fairly well-equipped despite its low price, with rear parking sensors, LED headlights, a 10in touchscreen infotainment system and air-conditioning all fitted as standard. It's the only we'd go for.

This engine's lack of a turbocharger means you need to rev it quite hard to get the best from it. Once it does get going, though, performance is very similar to the pricier 1.0T-GDI.


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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH10.9 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