MG ZS Review

MG ZS is one of the interesting vehicles that you can find out there in the market. It came out as an affordable crossover SUV. This is a Chinese manufactured vehicle, but it can offer a quality driving experience. Hence, it is worth to deep dive and learn more on what this vehicle is all about.

MG ZS came to the market from 2017. It comes under the MG brand. Hence, parent company in the Europe has designed this vehicle while providing technical knowledge. If you want to get a European SUV driving experience, this is one of the best options available out there to consider. The same vehicle comes as an electric crossover SUV as well. This car comes to Sri Lanka through China directly via Micro Automobile and comes from Australia as independent retailer exports.

This crossover offers Tiptronic transmission. You can smoothly shift in between the gears when you are driving it.

There are multiple engine variations in MG ZS, but the ones you can see in Sri Lanka come along with a 1000cc three-cylinder engine. This engine provides 110 horsepower to the vehicle. You can reach from 0 to 100 kmph within 12.5 seconds. This is not a vehicle designed for performance. Instead, it is a vehicle that offers a European driving experience at a price that you can afford. Fuel consumption in the city is 11 kmpl to 13 kmpl. However, it increases to 17 kmpl when you are outstations. You will have to spend around Rs. 15,000 for the full service of this vehicle.

Along with MG ZS, you can get a futuristic appearance. If you want to get a modern driving experience, this is a great option available out there to consider as of now. The front design is pretty much similar to what you would expect out of a European vehicle as well. Some might even argue that this vehicle offers the look and feel of a Mazda vehicle. There are metallic finishings in this vehicle, which is quite similar to what you would expect out of an off-road vehicle.

This is not a SUV, but a crossover vehicle. Hence, you can get an elevated design of the vehicle. The car comes with 17-inch alloy wheels. It offers better looking alloy wheels, which enhance the overall look and feel of the vehicle. Winker mirrors are present in the car. However, it is important to keep in mind that this vehicle doesn’t come with keyless entry. You can get a good ground clearance on the side appearance as well. if you are looking for a crossover SUV with off-road capabilities, you may think about purchasing this one. There are metal hood railings in the vehicle as well. it is possible to carry a cargo of up to 70kg with this car. The exterior quality is good, and you might not call it as a Chinese vehicle at all.

The futuristic look of a modern crossover vehicle is present in the rear view of MG ZS as well. This is the very first generation of the vehicle. Hence, the rear design is iconic. There are chrome parts and fake air vents, which enhance the overall good looks with chrome parts. You will not complain about rear ground clearance of the vehicle. There are no buttons in the rear to open the boot. You will have to press on the MG logo and open the boot. It doesn’t come with power boot, and you will have to open it manually. It comes with a decent rear viper and a shark fin.

Cargo space is pretty good as this is a crossover vehicle. There is a parcel tray, which you can remove whenever you want. However, you should be mindful about the hump that comes in the car.

The interior of MG ZS is not so European. Instead, it looks more like a Chinese vehicle. However, you cannot call that the built-in quality is cheap. There is a flat-bottom steering wheel available with the car. You can rotate the air vents of the vehicle with ease. There is a Yamaha sound system in the car, which offers a decent sound output. The car offers power mirrors, but you will not be able to fold them. There are few decent storage areas available in the car. There is a display located at the center, which you can use to access the entertainment system.

MG ZS offers cruise control. You can easily adjust the seating position of the vehicle. Even if you are a heavily built person, you will not encounter any problems when you are driving this. There are some storage areas in the center of the vehicle as well.

One of the most notable features that you will see in this vehicle is the sunroof. You will be able to enjoy it when you are driving the vehicle. You can easily adjust the sunroof easily with the in-built knob.

Rear passengers will be getting the same level of comfort that front passengers get. You can slightly adjust to get a comfortable riding experience on the rear seats. This is a four-seater crossover SUV.

Since this is a vehicle based on European technology, the light and viper levers are not as per a Japanese vehicle. The overall driving experience is good. You can get a quiet driving experience on the cabin. You can smoothly handle the vehicle on the road. Because of ground clearance, you can easily drive the vehicle in off-road conditions as well.

Overall, you can call MG ZS as a good crossover SUV vehicle available out there. If you are looking for a vehicle that offers value for the amount you spend out of your pocket, you may settle down with MG ZS.