MG ZT 2001–2004 car dimensions: 4747 mm long, 1778 mm wide and 1417 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,560 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin has sports seats with fabric centres as standard and leather or Alcantara options on higher trims, plus a leather-rimmed steering wheel with audio controls. Air conditioning is standard across the range, with automatic temperature control dual-zone climate on + and SE grades. Cruise control and rear parking distance sensors come on SE models or via option packs. Satellite navigation with a colour screen display is available as an option on higher trims, along with a message centre trip computer. Standard safety includes four airbags, ABS and traction control on some models.
Boot space is 432 litres with seats up. The saloon has a one-piece folding rear seat backrest with load-through flap and a double-hinged boot lid for wide opening and easy access, plus an internal electric release.
Towing capacity is up to 1600 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked on most models, with payload around 500-570 kg depending on engine. Sports suspension with uprated springs and dampers is standard for better control.
The cabin uses sports seats with fabric centres and strong side bolsters that hold you in corners yet stay comfortable on long trips. Driver height and lumbar adjust are standard, with reach and rake on the leather-rimmed wheel. Higher grades add leather facings, powered front seats and heated fronts. Air conditioning is standard, with automatic temperature control available. Tinted glass and solar-control rear glazing cut glare. A glass slide/tilt sunroof with blind is optional. Rear passengers get head restraints, three-point belts, a centre armrest and heating ducts.
Combined fuel use from 5.8 l/100 km on CDTi diesel to 13.8 l/100 km on V8
4-star Euro NCAP rating
Four-channel ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution standard
Driver and front passenger airbags plus front side thorax airbags standard
Front seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters standard
Fuel figures vary by engine. The 2.0 CDTi returns combined 5.8 l/100 km in manual form, while the 1.8 petrol sits around 7.8-8.1 l/100 km. V6 models use 9.8-10.9 l/100 km combined and the 4.6 V8 reaches 13.8 l/100 km. Tank capacity is 65 litres across the range.
Owners rely on the car’s service indicator and dealer schedules typical of the era.
Safety centres on a rigid body with crumple zones. Standard kit includes dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS with EBD, pretensioning belts and five head restraints. Head-impact airbags are optional or fitted on SE grades. The car carries a 4-star Euro NCAP score shared with the related Rover 75.
Living with the ZT means a supportive sports cabin, strong brakes and a choice of thrifty diesels or eager petrol engines. Higher trims add power seats, leather and a sunroof. The structure is designed for long-term stiffness and rattle-free use.
Length 4747 mm, Width 1778 mm, Height 1417 mm, Wheelbase 2746 mm (ZT 2001–2004)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net/autoevolution.com/Wikipedia.