Summary
The MG ZS is a small budget SUV/crossover and MG’s cheapest SUV offering. This is the second-generation model, which is currently only available as a petrol-electric hybrid and arrived in the UK in the second half of 2024.
James Fossdyke of The Sunday Times concludes that the MG’s “handling may not be great, and the tech may not be brilliant”, but that the ZS is “otherwise a wholly competent package.” Parker’s Alan Taylor-Jones agrees, but adds that the hybrid is “not particularly comfortable on poorly surfaced roads at low speed.”
As of November 2024, the second-generation MG HS currently holds a New Car Expert Rating of C with a score of 61%. While this score doesn’t make the SUV a leader in its class, it is an improvement over the previous generation’s E rating.
ZS highlights
- Great value-for-money
- Spacious interior
- Seven-year warranty
ZS lowlights
- Only one engine option
- No steering wheel reach adjustment
- Unsettled ride comfort at low speeds
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol-electric hybrid
Price: From £21,995 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of November 2024, the second-generation MG ZS has not been tested by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of November 2024, the MG ZS has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Fuel consumption | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Hybrid models | 55 mpg | B | 55 – 55 mpg | B – B |
| CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Hybrid models | 115 g/km | A | 115 – 115 g/km | A – A |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £151 | A |
| Year 2 | £457 | A |
| Year 3 | £731 | A |
| Year 4 | £907 | A |
| Year 5 | £1,233 | A |
| Overall | £3,479 | A |
The MG ZS is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Only available as a petrol-electric hybrid, the SUV’s fuel consumption is better than the average car, and its servicing and maintenance costs are predicted to be excellent over the first five years of ownership.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of November 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the MG ZS to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the MG, we’ll publish the results here.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the MG ZS
As of October 2024, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the MG ZS. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local MG dealer.
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