2018 MG ZS Review | motoring.com.au

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The MG ZS is a British-designed, Chinese-made baby SUV.
It goes head to head with the likes of Mazda's Japanese-built CX-3 and the Korean-built Hyundai
Kona.
The truth is, buyers are spoilt for choice and manufacturers have their work cut out.
So has the MG ZS got what it takes to be a contender?
Two models – Soul and Essence – are differentiated by their engines and transmissions.
The spec and feature lists are near identical except for a panoramic sunroof and push button
start the notable difference in the top-shelf Essence model.
The ZS is a front-wheel-drive SUV paired with conventional automatic transmissions only
and no plans for anything beyond that at this stage.
It's great to see an 8-inch screen and Apple CarPlay front and centre.
Cabin space, outward visibility, ergonomics and oddment storage are all great – but
the lack of steering-wheel reach adjust is an oversight.
The second row offers plenty of space – look at this leg room!
In this segment, it feels generous particularly if you're looking to transport three second
row occupants on a regular basis.
A seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and roadside assist is a welcome touch, matching
class-leaders such as Kia.
Where the MG ZS struggles to compete is its drive-ability, falling short of its rivals
for feel at the wheel and chassis control.
It's a comfortable ride but lacks the grip and composure of others in this segment.
The boot is large enough and there's a light… but no anchor points or bag hooks.
Driver assistance technologies are light on, too – there's no autonomous emergency
braking, lane departure warning or blind sport monitoring.
Where space and comfort are concerned, the cavernous MG ZS lays down the challenge – but
the value for money proposition requires improvement for this Chinese protagonist to be truly competitive.
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2018 MG ZS Review | motoring.com.au

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