| China:
Zhengzhou, Henan;
Lingang, Shanghai | Thailand:
Laem Chabang (
SAIC-CP) | India:
Halol (
JSW MG Motor India) | Taiwan:
Taoyuan (
CMC) }} |
Petrol: | 1.0 L
GM/SAIC SGE T-
GDI I3 | 1.3 L GM/SAIC
SGE T-
GDI I3 | 1.5 L
NSE Plus I4 | 1.5 L
GM/SAIC SGE NSE Plus 15S4C I4 |
Petrol hybrid: | 1.5 L
15S4C I4 }} |
permanent magnet synchronous (VS HEV) }} | 1 = (1.5) | 2 = (1.0 Turbo) | 3 = (1.5 15S4C) | 4 = (1.3 Turbo) | 5 = (VS HEV) }} | 5-speed
manual | 4-speed
automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed
DCT |
CVT |
e-CVT (VS HEV) }} }}The ZS was launched in China in March 2017 and revealed at the 2017
Auto Shanghai Motor Show. It was also shown at the 2017
London Motor Show for the British market, and launched in Australia later that year. The vehicle notably revives the name previously used for the
MG ZS small family car which was produced by
MG Rover between 2001 and 2005. Previously, MG planned to use the name MG XS for the vehicle in the United Kingdom to avoid confusion with the previous MG ZS, but this change of name was reverted shortly after its launch in the country. It was also introduced as the
MG Astor in India in September 2021. Sales of the ZS in the Chinese market ended since the 2022 model year, while exports are unaffected. File:2018 SAIC-MG ZS, rear 8.11.18.jpg|Rear view (pre-facelift, China) File:MG ZS at races.jpg|2019 MG ZS Limited Edition (pre-facelift, UK) File:MG ZS 1.0AT DEL SUV bodykit red interior view in Brunei.jpg|Interior (pre-facelift)
Facelift In September 2019, the facelifted ZS was revealed in China at the Chengdu Motor Show. It features a redesigned front fascia with reshaped headlamps. At the rear, it received a redesigned rear bumper and taillamps. The interior received updated dashboard with a larger 10.1 inch infotainment screen with new 'Zebra 3.0' software, a new full LCD instrument cluster, and the mechanical parking has been replaced with an
electronic parking brake. The facelifted ZS features optional Level 2 autonomous safety features, such as lane-keeping aid and lane departure prevention, and an updated engine and transmission line-up. The facelifted ZS was revealed on 24 March 2020 in Thailand, featuring 1.5-litre SAIC
NetBlue Blue Core Power Technology I4 engine, eight speed CVT stepless, along with a package of driver assistance systems, six airbags and a 360-degree view monitor. On 3 July 2020, the facelifted ZS was launched in the United Kingdom. It was shown to have a revised grille, new LED headlights, sportier front bumper and new front fog lights. The 1.5-litre engine with the five-speed
manual gearbox produces and of torque. takes 10.4 seconds, with a top speed of . In September 2020, MG launched the ZS facelift as the
MG ZST in Australia. The 'T' letter denotes the newly introduced 1.3-litre
turbo petrol engine producing and with 6-speed
automatic gearbox and
MG Pilot safety features. In September 2021, the facelift version was introduced in India as the MG Astor and will be sold alongside the ZS EV. Several adjustments were made for the Indian market, such as a redesigned grille. In 2023, the MG ZS in facelift model were launched in the Taiwan market by importing to the country from China by China Motor Corporation, and later being locally assembled. The Taiwanese-market ZS engine is only 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine mated to a CVT. It has a Level 2 driver assistance (MG Pilot) equipment in a single specification. File:MG ZS Facelift 1X7A6412.jpg|2020 MG ZS (facelift) File:MG ZS Facelift 1X7A6415.jpg|2020 MG ZS (facelift) File:2021 MG Astor Sharp 220 Turbo (India) front view.png|2021 MG Astor (India) File:2021 MG ZS Magnify (Indonesia) interior.jpg|Interior (facelift)
Engines The ZS has two petrol engines options, an updated
SMTC developed version of the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre as found in the MG3, known in this guise as the NSE Plus (formerly just NSE) the updated engine is tuned differently in each market based on locally applicable emission regulations. In China, for example, the engine is tuned to deliver and torque. In the United Kingdom, where the emission regulations are more strict, the engine delivers and of torque. The second engine is a new turbocharged three cylinder engine, developed by
SAIC in conjunction with
General Motors. In China, it produces and torque, but in the United Kingdom, it produces and torque.
Indonesia The ZS was the first vehicle sold in Indonesia by MG under their newly established Indonesian subsidiary, MG Motor Indonesia. It was introduced in 5 March 2020, before went on sale in 24 March 2020. Imported from Thailand, initial variants for the ZS range were the Excite and Ignite. It is only available with a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 4-speed automatic. The facelifted range was introduced in 9 September 2021, and went on sale in 15 September 2021. For the facelift, the Activate and Magnify variants were added to the range, with the former variant replacing the Excite variant. In November 2021, a limited edition variant called the Liverpool FC Limited Edition was introduced with only 200 units were made, following MG's official partnership with the
Liverpool Football Club. It was launched at the
28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. In February 2023, MG introduced another limited edition variant for the ZS; Dark Midnight Edition. Based on the Magnify type with only 100 units were made, it features blacked-out grille, wheels and 'MG' logo badgings, and a standard bodykit. All Dark Midnight Edition variants sold were exclusively painted in the Black Pearl color. It was launched at the
30th Indonesia International Motor Show. In August 2023, another limited edition variant was introduced for the ZS; XPower. Limited to 100 units, the XPower sported the bodykit from the Chinese market 2022 ZS Sport. It was launched at the
30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.
Philippines The MG ZS was launched in the Philippines on 18 October 2018, as part of the MG's re-entry to the country under a new distributor The Covenant Car Company Incorporated (TCCI). In October 2021, the facelifted ZS debuted in the Philippines, with the introduction of a flagship ZS Trophy variant. Three trim levels are available for the regular ZS: Style, Style Plus, and Alpha; powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.
Taiwan The ZS was launched in Taiwan on 31 August 2023, by importing to the country from China by
China Motor Corporation, and later the unit is locally assembled. Offered in a sole variant, it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a CVT and is equipped MG Pilot 2.0 autonomous driving features.
Thailand The ZS was launched in Thailand on 27 November 2017. The facelifted ZS range debuted in Thailand in March 2020. It is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, with 4 trim levels: C+, D, X, and V.
Vietnam The ZS was launched in Vietnam on 17 July 2020, with three trim levels: Standard, Comfort and Luxury; it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a CVT. In January 2021, the facelifted ZS debuted in Vietnam, with the Standard trim being dropped.
Europe The ZS made its UK introduction in November 2017, with three trim levels available: Explore, Excite and Exclusive. Engine options are a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a 5-speed manual, and a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired to a 6-speed manual and automatic. The facelifted ZS went on sale in the UK in July 2020, with the base trim 'Explore' dropped.
Mexico The ZS was introduced alongside the MG 5 and HS in Mexico on 22 October 2020, marking the return of the MG marque to the Mexican market after 15 years. At launch, two trim levels are available: Style and Excite. All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to either a 5-speed manual or CVT (4-speed automatic used on pre-facelift models). In November 2022, the facelifted ZS debuted in Mexico, with a new top trim called Elegance, available with the colour pack.
Middle East The ZS was launched in the
GCC countries in January 2018. It is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, it is available in three trim levels; STD, MID and LUX. The facelifted ZS was launched as the
ZST in October 2020. The 1.3-litre turbocharged engine was added to the facelifted ZS, it is available in three trim levels; the 1.5-litre engine are STD and LUX and the 1.3-turbocharged engine is LUX.
Oceania Australia The ZS was launched in Australia on 23 November 2017, with three trim levels available at launch: Core, Soul, and Essence, later on, the Core and Soul trim levels were renamed to Excite and Excite Plus trim levels. In October 2021, the ZS range was reduced to the sole Excite trim . Engine options includes a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol. The ZST debuted in Australia on 1 September 2020, it is available in four trim levels: Core, Vibe, Excite, and Essence. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the MG ZS was the best-selling small SUV in Australia. The ZST debuted in New Zealand on 1 September 2020, with two trim levels: Excite and Essence.
South Africa The ZS was launched in South Africa on 17 December 2024, marking the return of the MG marque to the South African market after 8 years. At launch, two trim levels are available: Comfort and Luxury, it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a 4-speed automatic.
MG VS A
hybrid electric version was released in Thailand in July 2022 as the
MG VS HEV. The VS features a redesigned front fascia and an updated dashboard design adapted from the Chinese market
Roewe Lomemo. Total system output is rated at . In Thailand, two trim levels are available for the VS: D and X. The VS was launched in Indonesia on 21 March 2024 in a sole variant, imported from Thailand, becoming the least expensive hybrid vehicle on sale in Indonesia. File:2022 MG VS HEV X.png|MG VS File:2022 MG VS HEV X (Rear).png|Rear view File:2024 MG VS HEV in TSM Bandung 03.jpg|Interior
MG EZS / ZS EV | (pre-facelift) | (facelift) | (facelift) }} | 44.5 kWh LFP | 50.3 kWh (India) | 51.1 kWh LFP | 72.6 kWh NMC }} | (WLTP) | (NEDC) | (ARAI) }} }} An
all electric version made its debut as EZS at the 2018
Guangzhou Auto Show, featuring a 44.5 kWh battery, and a front positioned motor producing or and to the front wheels. It is available in the United Kingdom, parts of Europe, Thailand, China, India, New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan. Except for China, the electric SUV is marketed as
MG ZS EV, while the official name in China is the
MG EZS. Despite launching in China in 2019, the MG EZS was discontinued later that year, while exports were unaffected. It was revealed in Australia in November 2020 as the cheapest electric car in the market of all time. MG Australia predicted a sales target of 3,000 unit for the 2021 model year. In late 2021, a facelift version arrived in Europe; and arrived in the UK in November 2021. Besides styling changes, it is also equipped with a larger 72.6-kWh battery. In some markets, MG introduced a smaller, 51 kWh
LFP battery version. The ZS EV was also launched in India on 7 March 2022. File:MGZS DXM34B.jpg|MG ZS EV (pre-facelift, Sweden) File:MGZS DXM34B rear.jpg|MG ZS EV (pre-facelift, Sweden) File:2023 MG ZS EV AZS1 Essence rear.jpg|MG ZS EV (facelift, Australia) File:MG ZS EV SUV.jpg|MG ZS EV (facelift, India) File:2021 MG ZS EV (Indonesia) interior.jpg|Interior (pre-facelift)
Markets Asia India The ZS EV debuted in India on 23 January 2020, with two trim levels: Excite and Exclusive. The facelifted ZS EV made its Indian debut in March 2022.
Indonesia The ZS EV went on sale in Indonesia on 10 January 2024 as the facelifted model, which was first introduced in August 2023 at the
30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. The pre-facelift model was originally showcased in April 2021 at the
28th Indonesia International Motor Show. It is offered with one variant: Magnify. It is locally assembled at the
SAIC-GM-Wuling Indonesia plant in
Cikarang,
Bekasi Regency, with production started in February 2024. Alongside the
MG4 EV, it is one of the first MG vehicles to be built in Indonesia.
Malaysia The ZS EV was launched in Malaysia on 27 March 2024 in a sole variant, alongside the
MG4 EV.
Philippines The ZS EV was launched in the Philippines on 5 April 2024 in a sole variant, alongside the
MG4 EV XPower.
Singapore The ZS EV was launched in Singapore on 13 January 2020 at the 2020 Singapore Motor Show, in a sole variant. The facelifted ZS EV debuted in Singapore on 16 January 2023 at the 2023 Singapore Motor Show, alongside the Singapore introduction of the
MG 4.
Thailand The ZS EV debuted in Thailand in June 2019, two years after the petrol-powered ZS. The facelifted ZS EV in March 2022 at the
43rd Bangkok International Motor Show. It is powered by a 51.1 battery pack, with two trim levels: D and X.
Europe The ZS EV went on sale in the UK in September 2019, with two trim levels: Excite and Exclusive. The facelifted ZS EV range debuted in late 2021 with three trim levels: SE, Trophy, and Connect; all variants are powered by the 'Long Range' powertrain with 72.6 kWh. MG Motors made its European debut starting in Norway in October 2019, with the ZS EV.
Mexico The ZS EV was launched in Mexico on 18 October 2023, three years after the petrol-powered ZS. It is the first battery electric vehicle by the MG marque marketed in Mexico.
Middle East The ZS EV was launched in November 2019 and it is powered by the 44.5 kWh battery pack. The facelifted ZS EV was launched in August 2023 and it is powered by the 51.1 kWh LFP battery pack.
Oceania Australia The ZS EV debuted in Australia on 10 November 2020, three years after the petrol-powered ZS, as the cheapest electric vehicle in the Australia at the time . It is powered by a 44.5 battery pack with the facelift having 51.1 and 72.6 battery packs, it is available in three trim levels: Excite, Essence, and Long Range. The facelifted ZS EV debuted in September 2022.
New Zealand The ZS EV was launched in New Zealand on 10 November 2020 in a sole variant, a year after the petrol-powered ZS. At the time of launch, it was first sub-$50k electric vehicle on sale in New Zealand. In September 2022, the facelift ZS EV debut with two trim levels: Excite and Essence; powered by a 50.3 kWh battery pack.
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