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MG ZS buying guide

What MG ZS trim levels are there?

Two main trim levels are available to petrol ZS buyers. With Explore trim no longer offered, the range starts with Excite. Its name is a bit keen but there is a good amount of standard kit, such as cruise control, rear parking sensors and a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Exclusive spec adds a snazzy parking camera, sat nav, a digital instrument display and leather-effect seats, which are heated in the front. Look out for the Limited Edition if you want a red grille surround and dazzlingly bright red seats.

Trim levels for the MG ZS EV are called SE and Trophy, with similar levels of equipment to Excite and Exclusive respectively.

MG ZS interior and technology

The MG ZS is a cheap car to buy, and the interior is perhaps where you will most feel the result of that. But if you can overlook its plastics, the ZS does offer plenty inside. After all, it looks modern and there’s a lot of technology to enjoy. MG’s touchscreen with colourful tiles is usually easy to operate. The leather-effect seats feel almost plush, although they can get hot in sunny conditions.

MG ZS engine range explained

MG ZS 1.0 T-GDi petrol

MG’s modern three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine serves the ZS reasonably well. It’s not all that powerful but performance is decent, allowing you to keep up with traffic easily. Fuel economy of around 40mpg is possible, but it’s the quietness of the engine that is perhaps more impressive. This engine is available with a manual or automatic gearbox, both of which have six speeds.

MG ZS 1.5 VTi-Tech petrol

There’s also a 1.5-litre petrol engine available in the ZS. This motor isn’t quite so fresh-feeling, but it’s a good option if you want to keep your spend low – cars with this engine are typically cheaper than those with the 1.0-litre engine.

MG ZS EV 45kWh

Pre-facelift versions of the MG ZS EV come with a 45kWh battery, which is good for a 163-mile range. That’s on a par with the standard Nissan Leaf and about 40 miles more than the Mazda MX-30. Performance is much stronger than the petrol engines, and the electric powertrain is smoother and quieter as well.

MG ZS EV 51kWh/73kWh

You’ll spot the newer ZS EV from its colour-coded blank grille, and this is the version to go for if you can afford it. There are now two battery sizes, and even the smaller of the two offers a near-200-mile range. Long Range versions up that to 273 miles, and you could see even more if you sit in lots of slow-moving traffic. You’ll struggle to find a longer range than that for the price.