I had one of these as a hire car recently (it was the only one available). I drive a Mercedes SUV and I was actually surprised at how many of the features I actually use were in this MG. My car has a lot of safety features that I don’t tend to use, but the cruise control felt similar to use, the Apple CarPlay worked well, and the seats felt pretty comfortable. Have to say, the engine was absolutely gutless & you could tell it was cheap and cheerful… but after three days, I started getting attached to the car, and started to appreciate some of its quirks. And for around $22,000AUD for a new one of these with a 7 year unlimited km warranty, I don’t know, it has kind of made me rethink how I feel about luxury vehicles. As soon as I got home and jumped back into my car, I did notice the difference… real leather and synthetic leather are just so different, and the cruise control on this thing isn’t the best when you are going up and down hills with so many speed cameras about (in my Benz, even going up and down hills, the speed doesn’t vary more than 5km/hr at most when using cruise control, but with this, speed varied as much as 10km/hr, and to me, that’s a concern because that could be the difference between a speeding ticket or none, BUT… when I think about the fact that my car was $100,000+ new, and you could get about five of these for the price of one of my car… I mean, it feels a bit hard to justify the price of some luxury vehicles now. I guess, the 7-year unlimited km warranty is the main seller for me - but I’d probably think about a high-spec Kia or something over this. Anyway, my point is, I’ve seen these everywhere and always wondered what they would be like to drive… and they aren’t that bad! For city driving, they are fine… they have some nice features, even if the implementation is a little hit & miss, and they are also pretty fuel efficient. The only thing that could be easily made better is a digital speedometer… I like to see exactly how fast I am travelling… and the carbon fiber detailing is a bit naff… and it sounds like I am just piling on complaints about this car, but they are all fairly minor, and for some reason, I kinda see this car as a bit of an underdog… I reckon when they bring out an updated version of this, it is probably going to be so hard to beat, because with the speed Chinese cars are improving, I reckon they will have fixed all of these little annoyances while still keeping the price fairly attractive too. I don’t know, I guess, despite all of my complaints, I am rooting for this car. It will be interesting to see what their road presence is like five years from now - will they be like the old Hyundai Excels? As in, seen everywhere, but within 10 years basically be gone from the roads? Or will they become known as being fairly reliable good first cars? Anyway, thanks for the video… and yeah, considering how cheap these are to hire also, I reckon whenever I need to hire a car again in the future, I’m just going to go for an MG like this. Everything you are used to in your own car, fuel efficient, cheap daily rate… fun(ish) to drive.
@JerryPanandCars5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I agree. It is hard to beat this value with all the features included. It is also worth mentioning that this car isn't even the best MG out there.
@GameLo-y9v10 күн бұрын
You'll just write a whole essay😊
@sonyadean-fc6dl Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you! I figured out my cruise control light was on 😀
@michellebates34836 ай бұрын
Super helpful, thanks Jerry!
@Hope-qp7id10 ай бұрын
Hi Jerry, thank you for the demo, it's really helpful. Could you please explain how to see the total mileage and individual mileage from each trip?
@JerryPanandCars10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support! Watch from 4:58 is where you can see the mileage and trip mileage.
@Hope-qp7id10 ай бұрын
@@JerryPanandCars thank you, I did see it👍
@alexd37134 ай бұрын
Hi Jerry, I am based in the uk, does this model have front parking sensors (alarm), please thank you
@JerryPanandCars4 ай бұрын
Not for this car.
@jeebb_ Жыл бұрын
Can older ZS get the infotainment software upgrade for the new look? Thanks
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
Not possible sorry. It has a different unit.
@adamooseandsammy6 ай бұрын
Very good informative video, thank you 😊
@salmanqasim2403Ай бұрын
Do we have digital speedometer on this car?
@JerryPanandCarsАй бұрын
@@salmanqasim2403 nope
@sidstevens15904 ай бұрын
Is the infotainment only compatible with Apple carplay not android auto?
@JerryPanandCars4 ай бұрын
Hi, not android auto from factory screen but you can get Android Auto with an adapter. I will have a video coming tomorrow for this unit.
@sidstevens15904 ай бұрын
@JerryPanandCars thanks, without android auto it's a showstopper.
@sidstevens15904 ай бұрын
@JerryPanandCars thanks, without android auto it's a showstopper.
@JerryPanandCars4 ай бұрын
@@sidstevens1590 Less than $190 NZD. And you can get that issue sorted. Not a big deal :)
@lulunaheart Жыл бұрын
Is there a way to put sat nav in this car? Or would i have to remove & replace the whole radio?
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
No Sat Nav unfortunately. Have to replace the whole unit or buy a separate Nav system.
@andyp9131 Жыл бұрын
Hi jerry plesae can you tell me how tbe alsrm works much appreciated u works as ive never seen the alarm on any review it would be welcomed to see ;
@DarkRequiemFilmsАй бұрын
Great video, I need to buy a new car, my current car (ford territory) is on it's last legs/tail shaft, How is it for tall drivers? I am 184cm tall.
@JerryPanandCarsАй бұрын
I think 184cm is fine.
@AlanHawley-sf2im2 күн бұрын
I recently hired this car and didn’t have a choice as it was supplied for free through my insurance company. (Part of the not at fault car hire option through RACV). I found the car to be very comfortable to drive. Rear seat passenger head and leg room is very good, I have two adult sons who tower over me at over 190 cm and didn’t have any complaints about them being cramped whilst travelling in the rear seats. The front driver seat height can be adjusted up or down to accommodate taller drivers.
@joboy19854 күн бұрын
Does this car show outside temperature?
@JerryPanandCars4 күн бұрын
@@joboy1985 answer is no
@nononsense1293 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot brother
@JerryPanandCars3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@ericcheng8424 ай бұрын
Can I set the digital speed on this model?
@JerryPanandCars4 ай бұрын
@@ericcheng842 nope
@terryfying89 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry, if you leave your keys in the boot, will the car alert you ? Or is that feature only in the ZST?
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
Only for the ZST or the ones with keyless entry I believe.
@stevenbatten55175 ай бұрын
Great Video Thanks 👍
@JerryPanandCars5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the support!
@vincentlee246011 ай бұрын
Can someone confirm the transmission gear box of the ZS Excite?is it a 4 speed Auto??
@JerryPanandCars11 ай бұрын
4AT for this vehicle.
@vincentlee246011 ай бұрын
@@JerryPanandCars so its not CVT?
@JerryPanandCars11 ай бұрын
@@vincentlee2460 nope
@divyeshvirani5039 Жыл бұрын
is there any difference in transmission ? between zs and zst 1.5
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
ZS excite is 4AT, ZST 1.5 is CVT.
@crispsil10 ай бұрын
hello jerry. i am an owner of a zs 1.5 zs 2024 and the start - stop don't work. every time i stop the e light is blinking but never stop the engine. Please help!!!!! and how can i see the outside temp?
@JerryPanandCars10 ай бұрын
There is no stop start on this car
@crispsil10 ай бұрын
@@JerryPanandCars i have the 1.5 luxury and it have start - stop . i can sent you photo or video!
@JerryPanandCars10 ай бұрын
@@crispsil need to get your dealer to check it. I can’t help with issue fixing sorry:(
@toncilozic89027 ай бұрын
MG ZS Luxury is EU modeli and yes, your car have start-stop system. In order for the MG ZS Stop/Start intelligent fuel saving system to automatically shut down the engine, the following conditions must be met: Vehicle is stationary. The vehicle speed prior to stopping exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h). Vehicles with manual transmission: Gearbox must be in neutral and clutch pedal is released. On automatic versions, if D is selected and the brake pedal pressed the engine will automatically stop. Shifting the gear selector to P/N and releasing the brake pedal will maintain the engine shutdown status. The driver’s door is closed and seat belt is secured. The bonnet is closed. Transmission in Drive with footbrake pressed. (automatic versions only) No demands on the steering. (automatic versions only)
@marcprincevillarojas45338 ай бұрын
Please answer this How to park your ZS properly? Steps
@JerryPanandCars7 ай бұрын
Watch the space, put on reverse, park.
@andyp9131 Жыл бұрын
I have the exclusive to of the range in the uk with digital. Dashboard and electric seats heated seats sat nav it's got the lot metric mirrors folding auto. I know u have the same but it's called something else. . I prefer the digital one.
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
Must be ZST Essence. Search that name on the channel
@siddhant_tyagi Жыл бұрын
Is there no Android Auto? Only for iPhone users?
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
No Android auto
@winnieonazi7490 Жыл бұрын
Hey jerry does this car have andriod auto
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
No android auto
@winnieonazi7490 Жыл бұрын
@JerryPanandCars so this car is not compatible with an Android phone?
@Venturai2 жыл бұрын
Good video Jerry. ZST Excite next? I have my fingers crossed :D
@JerryPanandCars2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I haven’t done one yet. Will find a time next week to video one then upload might be 2 weeks later. Thanks
@Venturai2 жыл бұрын
@@JerryPanandCars Not a worry, Jerry. See how you go. Very much appreciate the effort you put into this.
@magnum6850 Жыл бұрын
Does it have Android Auto?
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
Not built in. You will need an adapter like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoW5pJSDq9F0nposi=R2aPA-dBaaXxRo65
@sithuwintun Жыл бұрын
when you lock the car, the side two mirror will automatically close.
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
Not for this model
@amoredileva3486 Жыл бұрын
What the cost of this model
@JerryPanandCars Жыл бұрын
24990 NZD
@VitainAustralia9 ай бұрын
What about maps?!
@JerryPanandCars9 ай бұрын
No built in navigation
@kentyfriedicecr2 жыл бұрын
What's handover meaning
@JerryPanandCars2 жыл бұрын
Hand the car over to a customer
@kentyfriedicecr2 жыл бұрын
@@JerryPanandCars so they bought this car already
@JerryPanandCars2 жыл бұрын
@@kentyfriedicecr it’s for customer who will collect their new cars