MG has introduced the new-generation ZS small SUV in Australia, featuring an all-new hybrid powertrain, with an expanded lineup expected in 2025.
Key Points:
- New MG ZS Hybrid+ joins the MG3 Hybrid+ in the local lineup
- Aims to compete with Toyota, Hyundai, and others on value and efficiency
- Part of MG's strategy to move away from a purely price-led image
Powertrain:
- 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine (75kW/128Nm)
- Electric motor (100kW/250Nm)
- Combined output: 150kW/465Nm
- 1.83kWh NCM (nickel-cobalt-magnesium) battery
- Three-speed hybrid automatic transmission
- Claimed fuel consumption: 4.7L/100km
Design and Features:
- New design adopting MG's new 'family face'
- Updated interior
- Two 12.3-inch digital screens for instruments and multimedia
- MG Pilot active safety suite included
Variants and Pricing:
- Two variants: Excite and Essence
- Excite priced from $33,990 drive-away
- Essence priced from $36,990 drive-away
Warranty:
- 10-year/250,000km warranty
The launch of the MG ZS Hybrid+ represents MG's continued push into the hybrid market, offering a value-packed alternative to established competitors in the small SUV segment.
