MG ZS Essence 2018 review

This is the ZS, the smallest SUV in the MG range. It offers city-friendly size, but a bigger-than-you'd think interior. So, is it worth considering? And what about the safety factor? Nedahl Stelio spent a week with it to find out.
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[@PlanetautoUK]

Impressive vehicle for the money, we found it economical, roomy and dynamic enough when driven spiritedly, this was the 1.5, still to drive the GM 1L Turbo Auto more than a few miles, overall both very good for the money and with a 7 year warranty.

[@jimmiklas6318]

These are quite striking in appearance.

[@SALTDRUMMER2003]

Great review thank you

[@normanafif1268]

Could you do a review of the MG3 pretty please

[@mkrestuarant]

Well,In fact. All current right hand drive MG cars are assembly in Thailand at Rayong Plant.

[@wax333]

SAIC owns MG now. its just a name badge

[@123fourfive5]

@@wax333 We know. But they still use MG engineers in Britain. Panu was saying she was wrong in saying they're made in China. They're made in Thailand with the other big brands.

[@christophera556]

The big questions would be is how this car would go long term for reliability yes it has a seven year warranty but if a owner kept one of these a bit longer say ten years is it going to go the distance or is it going to fall to bits and cost heaps.Maybe a used Toyota rav4 is a better bet.

[@unknownuser6809]

Test drive one for yourself. For a new car it has several Facebook pages just dedicated to this one model. Rare considering it’s only been out for a year

[@PlanetautoUK]

Unknown User yes, it’s great you have to drive it.

[@jpsabbey]

So ride and comfort doesn't get a mention 🤔

[@zackjames2381]

Mg interior budget? Have you seen its competitors in its class?? It looks way better than its competitors

[@Jybranbeigh]

The handbrake location is awkward

[@garryhopkins]

It would help if you tell us about engine and transmission choices.

[@silcosilva]

Garry56 I've watched some reviews from some UK car reviewers many months back, so I can't confirmed if I remembered properly but a turbocharged 1L and naturally aspirated 1.5L should be available... Transmission wise, I've only seen the auto being tested, though I recalled a manual being mentioned for the naturally aspirated 1.5L engine...

[@1969cmp]

Go to the carsales website.

[@ontheroaddaily8685]

Try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6u9Zaawnc9jrrM

[@fahadpirzada9686]

Sorry dear thats incomplete review and ratings are based on family likings. Was it 1.5 or 1.0Turbo? Fuel Avg? Need to be improvised otherwise nice efforts 👌

[@samy8897]

this chick is very positive lol btw is this a flop in oz?

[@jimmiklas6318]

Some slightly earlier versions of Toyota Camry's scored 4 stars but nobody ever complained.

[@universallife681]

Because we are now in 2021. Standards have increased.

[@TheDeebone]

Is there parking sensors?

[@shanniileah]

Not the 2 base models but it does have emergency braking (AEB) with forward-collision warning, as well as adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane change assist, and rear cross-traffic alert in the higher levels

[@richardshiggins704]

They all have their little friend !

[@chello70]

It’s a lot of car for the money.👍

[@normanafif1268]

Another great review from Nedahl although engine specks and warranty, service details would have been good.

[@electricdiesel1993]

Morris Garage were famous vintage roadsters, then 80s turbo hatchbacks and a saloon until hiatus, now a gas-guzzling yet reckless FWD SUV.

[@brume2011]

The boot is 100 litres bigger than a Kona And it has a normal torque converter not a dct why should it lurch at the start It also has a spare wheel it’s a pity the reviewer did not know these things

[@DanB1984]

i got triggered when she started comparing the boot size to Kona... the Kona's boot is tighter than a D in a B.. maybe she should stick to reviewing lipgloss products

[@ImpromptuEntertainme]

This review felt kind of biased from the get go... maybe something against Chinese cars?

[@jism1125]

Coronavirus

[@gabrielahwah2563]

The AMG 👌🏽

[@andrew22334455]

0:24 Was that bits of trim hanging off from the bottom?

[@andrewplysimour7251]

andrew22334455 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@bennybpbj]

I thought that too! It looks to be a storm drain behind the car.

[@andrew22334455]

I see it now. Thankfully, it was a storm drain and not poor build quality

[@1969cmp]

andrew22334455 One thing for sure, Chinese cars are coming to Australia are beginning to be much much better. Like Haval.

[@cameronmcalister5310]

@@1969cmp And LDV. Their new D90 looks really good.

[@timfordfalconxf7714]

I like the Look, But a used Ford Falcon or Territory is best bet.

[@andrewwian4921]

I Wouldn't touch a Ford if you paid me.. Useless, poorly made cars..

[@johnlodge203]

Zs essence good wagon drives good but......you cannot get accessories in Australia which is let down for mg for of the money they would make

[@tajseekee9943]

It is probably worth 5 star but got marked down due to non driving pilots like AEB

[@julzyin]

cheaper version of a HRV not CRV!

[@amitmukherjee1500]

English movies i

[@steviegbcool]

MGs gavent been cool for 40 years lol

[@greyman003]

Your review rating sounds generous. I was anticipating below five.

[@susanneburton8077]

Pay the extra money and get a better car. Bought this car a year ago and I have spent so much time at the Service Dept. Tyre Warning light didn’t go away until they fixed the issue, Stability Control Warning issues even after the Recall. Head Unit played up, they eventually replaced it, but even that is now playing up. CarPlay plays up, phone won’t always work or connect and yes I have an iPhone. With the Stability Control I have had issues with the steering.

[@muir8009]

thank you. pleased to hear someone comment with their actual experience rather than it's Chinese so it's rubbish. My wife is considering purchase, really like the looks, took it for a drive but that motor size... I just found it wanting...

[@susanneburton8077]

Even the loan car they gave me had the same issues. MG have bought the car back it had so many issues they couldn’t fix, they downloaded the info from the car and sent it to China, they found something wrong and no one would tell me what it was even the Service Dept mechanic wasn’t told, so I saved just a bit more and bought a Mitsubishi ASX.

[@andrewwian4921]

@@susanneburton8077 wouldn't buy a Mitsubishi either. Stick to Nissan or Toyota..

[@cityplanner3063]

@@susanneburton8077 ASX super reliable. Was my workhorse for 6+ years and no issues. Didn’t even need to change the battery which was surprising.

[@timothyjames9712]

You were to negative

[@Audios81]

Truly useless review. She knew nothing about anything other than cosmetic. And kept saying this person felt this way or that. Horrendously underwhelming. Massive thumbs down. Maybe review something important other than dual front air bags lol.

[@emmanuelthomas6107]

Just recently i used a brand new base model one for few days the gas mileage was worst, very bad ride and handling and very noisy from the cabin like door handles and dashboard particles were wriggling during driving in a county road or town I would never buy a chinese brand Moreover i would never recommend these brands to my friends and family

[@buttarpaji2534]

Selena Gomez ✌ ✌ yeah

[@id70b40]

MG by name only :(

[@KING-ml3oh]

driving barefoot

[@blackwoodrichmore4531]

MG? They were British. This SUV is Chinese J.U.N.K. Think of those crappy SAIC LDV & Great Wall vehicles.

[@alexthompson5275]

I agree with you i have to drive one i'm afraid

[@mendistudio]

It does lack of personality .

[@1969cmp]

Diego Mendi Cars are inanimate objects 😆

[@user-rq7tn9dz9d]

Its a cheap chinese cars . not a MG . Nothing to do with MG cars 2005 and before.; it just displays the badge

[@rsoul7282]

Just remember ladies and gentlemen, what a car costs you is not always the cheap price of admission, this thing is likely to be as reliable as and have the resale of the dodgy Chinese takeaway that it is. Plus the engine is pathetically small, and it takes a dump on a well loved brand’s history. Buy at your own peril.

[@unknownuser6809]

R Soul check owner reviews. Plenty of positive ones online.

[@rsoul7282]

Unknown User I’m sure they are all legitimate people, it wouldn’t be like any reputable company to post fake reviews in an attempt to influence people’s opinions, would it now?

[@Bandit-be7kp]

There are positive comment now, wait a couple year to find out the this car is not reliable

[@ryanrabe7184]

MG is a British brand....bought by SAIC....I guess SAIC is one of a reliable Chinese Car Company....

[@cityplanner3063]

@@rsoul7282 have you driven/had experience with the car? Just saying it is cheap Chinese not helping anyone. Providing detail of a bad experience will help us buyers more

[@harold4506]

Absolutely rubbish.

[@harold4506]

@@kailunzhou2538 this thing is built to last, for 2 years. I'm 36 already.

[@harold4506]

@@kailunzhou2538 I have driven a Chinese made MG. I live in China. They drive ok, but won't last. Why would anyone have this above a Toyota, Nissan or Mazda? They are similarly priced, but worlds apart.

[@harold4506]

@@kailunzhou2538 you obviously no nothing about China. EVERYBODY has access to KZbin, if they want it.

[@skahu78]

@@harold4506 i'm curious What mg have u drive If its an old One then i agreed with u, but they have improve a lot.

[@harold4506]

@@skahu78 The new ones are made in China.

[@FrightfulAccountant]

They got it all wrong. If I would wand something like 'the biggest for the smallest amount of money' I would go for the Dacia Duster. MG? If they would make a car as much fun as the old ones, I would be happy to pay a premium. This thing has no right to be called an MG. It's cheap and chearfull, if you have no clue how a fun car should drive. I can't stand it.

[@emmanuelthomas6107]

Just recently i used a brand new base model one for few days the gas mileage was worst, very bad ride and handling and very noisy from the cabin like door handles and dashboard particles were wriggling during driving in a county road or town I would never buy a chinese brand Moreover i would never recommend these brands to my friends and family

[@ty-zayiamcdonald2.297]

Why are u lying😂

[@ty-zayiamcdonald2.297]

The only reason your saying this is because it is a Chinese vehicle🤦🏽‍♂️