MG ZS 2024– car dimensions: 4430 mm long, 1818 mm wide and 1635 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,410 kg. Braked towing is 500 kg.
The cabin has a large 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Climate is manual air conditioning on base petrol trims and automatic on hybrids and higher grades. Cruise control is available, with adaptive cruise and intelligent assist on hybrid models. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera come standard, while a 360-degree camera is on higher trims. MG Pilot includes automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist across the range, with blind spot detection and lane change assist on select higher or hybrid grades. The setup supports everyday connected driving with clear screens and basic aids that reduce fatigue on longer trips.
Boot space is 443 litres with seats up and expands to 1457 litres with the 60/40 rear seats folded. The load area has a low lip and optional two-stage floor for flexible packing of shopping or luggage.
Towing is limited to 500 kg braked or unbraked on all variants. Payload sits around 445-490 kg depending on petrol or hybrid kerb and gross weights. The car suits light trailer or bike rack use but is not set up for heavy towing or commercial loads.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed. It works for family runs and light weekend gear but stays in the compact SUV category for work duties.
The cabin feels spacious for a compact SUV with good front and rear legroom plus soft-touch upper surfaces and high-gloss accents. Dual 12.3-inch screens dominate the dash for a modern look while supportive seats and rear air vents aid longer trips. Higher grades add leather-style trim, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and an electric panoramic roof for extra comfort.
Hybrid models claim around 5.0-5.1 L/100 km combined WLTP. petrol around 6.5 L/100 km.
Service interval is 12 months or 15,000 miles/km, whichever comes first.
Euro NCAP 4-star rating (2024) with 75% adult, 82% child, 73% vulnerable road user and 76% safety assist scores.
Standard MG Pilot kit includes AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise (most trims), blind-spot detection and tyre-pressure monitoring.
Seven-year/80,000-mile warranty is standard (extendable in some markets with dealer servicing).
Hybrid versions deliver strong real-world efficiency near the claimed 55 mpg figure while the pure petrol option sits closer to 43 mpg combined. Fuel tanks hold 41-55 litres depending on powertrain, keeping range practical for daily and longer trips.
Servicing follows a straightforward annual or 15,000-mile/km schedule with capped-price plans available in several markets. The long factory warranty covers most mechanical items and is transferable, reducing ownership worry.
Safety equipment is comprehensive across the range with multiple airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist and a full suite of MG Pilot driver aids. The four-star Euro NCAP result reflects solid crash protection and active systems, though far-side occupant interaction scored lower without a centre airbag on early cars.
Day-to-day living is simple thanks to the long warranty, predictable service costs and connected app features for remote checks. Regular authorised servicing maintains cover and keeps the hybrid battery and powertrain performing as intended.
Length 4430 mm, Width 1818 mm, Height 1635 mm, Wheelbase 2610 mm (ZS 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, MG UK Range Brochure and MG EU Hybrid+ brochures/fiche.