MG ZS Hybrid+ 2025: Australian pricing and specifications

MG Australia is assured its original-technology ZS will continue the imprint’s sales management of the compact-SUV phase ensuing from the addition of hybrid technology and retention of fervent pricing.

The 2nd-technology MG ZS launched this week with the mannequin’s first ever petrol-electric drivetrain, and pricing that begins from $33,990 pressure-away to undercut all hybrid opponents with the exception of the GWM Haval Jolion ($31,990 pressure-away).

An Essence grade with extra tools charges from $36,990, though MG has confirmed the ZS Hybrid+ will seemingly be adopted in early 2025 by two petrol engine alternate choices.

These will comprise a assuredly aspirated engine that could maybe perchance moreover be expected to energy the ‘impress chief’ fallacious ZS, with a turbocharged three-cylinder the assorted anticipated petrol offering.

There will seemingly be no replacement for the outgoing fully electric ZS EV. MG will subsequent 365 days as a substitute introduce the ES5 battery compact SUV, which is in step with the MG4 electric hatchback.

The ZS hybrid drivetrain groups up a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine and electric motor, producing combined outputs of 158kW and 465Nm. Legit gasoline consumption is rated at 4.7 litres per 100km.

MG Australia urged the entry-level petrol ZS coming in early 2025 would match the sub-$26,000 pressure-away impress of the outgoing 1.5L ZS owing to the original-gen mannequin’s further security and consolation ingredients.

The 2025 ZS is nearly 11cm longer than its predecessor, now reaching 4430mm on the measuring tape. The wheelbase beneficial properties correct 2.5cm of that, width is out by correct below a centimetre, and the SUV’s top drops by 18mm.

Boot region makes a gargantuan construct – rising by 84 litres to 443L, or by 270L to 1457L with the 60-40 rear seats folded.

Jap and Korean producers in Australia moreover offer hybrid compact SUV opponents to the Chinese language ZS and Jolion, though fashions from Honda (HR-V), Hyundai (Kona), Subaru (Crosstrek), and Toyota (C-HR, Corolla Corrupt) birth from nearer to $40,000 and above with on-toll road charges factored in.

The Nissan Qashqai e-Energy hybrid begins from above $50,000.

The MG ZS Hybrid+ is smartly equipped right by two neat grades, irrespective of its somewhat low impress:

MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite

$33,990 pressure-away

Characteristic Highlights

• 17-coast alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• Factory navigation
• 12.3-coast digital driver cluster with 7.0-coast multifunction notify
• 12.3-coast infotainment touchscreen
• Digital radio
• Surround stare for parking
• iSmart telematics

MG ZS Hybrid+ Essence

$36,990 pressure-away

Characteristic Highlights (replacements/additions)

• 18-coast alloy wheels
• Panoramic sunroof
• ‘Pleather’ upholstery and neat
• Electric and heated driver’s seat
• Leather steering wheel