MG ZS Hybrid 2025 review

[@sonegie]

This is going to put a lot of pressure on the more mainstream brands. The long term reliability of MG3 is questionable however even with the long warranty and service packages. I've read of components failing being covered by warranty but the lead time is incredibly long.

[@Car-l4f]

Good review as always

[@therightcar]

Thank you!

[@Car-l4f]

@@therightcar always look out for your review on all cars

[@DeSilver215]

Great review!

[@sidjyothi]

Great review as usual, Matt. However, I am skeptical of the sales success of this model. I own the MG3 hybrid on which this is based (same platform) and there are a few issues with the hybrid drivetrain that future ZS buyers should keep in mind. First, the fuel economy is not nearly as good as what a hyrbid that runs quite often in EV mode should get - on the MG3, I average 4.8l/100. You should see 5.2l/100 in the ZS. Second, the performance of the drivetrain is quite inconsistent. If the battery has sufficient charge, expect a lot of shove, if the battery has low SoC, expect the push to be noticeably low. Also, the best economy is achieved once the car has run for at least 15 mins - for very short drives, fuel economy is abysmal (more in the 7l/100). The MG3 hardly sells. the ZS sales remains to be seen, but the interior seems a lot nicer than the MG3 essence model

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback. My buddy Matt at @carsauce had the battery SOC acceleration issue with his test vehicle, and try as I might, I couldn't replicate it.

[@betatestinglife7379]

Hopefully this is going to make other brands have no choice but to bring down the prices of their hybrids too (looking at you, Toyota).

[@therightcar]

They already have a cheaper hybrid SUV - the Yaris Cross is $30,900 plus on-road costs for the base model... at least officially.

[@KBWarrioR2018]

That's the issue, Toyota knows none of these are a real threat. They know when time comes to stop watching KZbin reviews, and actually dish out money.. you ll be heading towards the Toyota showroom. Hence they will never adjust the pricing

[@angusfalconer8754]

The design is pretty good. Better than the old one.

[@therightcar]

Agree!

[@damienwallis7921]

So you didn’t have any problems with the battery becoming 100% depleted and only then relying on your 75 kW combustion engine? Other car reviewers found when they drove the car too hard that they physically could not accelerate because the battery was fully depleted, which is very scary if you’re trying to overtake.

[@LensProWork]

The CarSauce reviewer depleted the battery, and this car requires you to drive in a manner that ensures your battery is always at least partially charged. I guess MG will have to update the system software to prevent the driver from running out of battery.

[@Juan_theCook]

By end 2025 MG would have solved most of the initial issues including battery depletion. And when they start discounting by 5k for year-end, I'll buy the excite for $28,990 d/a 😊

[@caphotography8536]

Will the petrol only cars also only take 95 RON Matt?

[@DeSilver215]

Are there coatings we can put on those screens to reduce glare yet still work as touch screen?

[@tazydevil85]

Will you be doing a review on the Kia K4?

[@sb4photos]

none of the 80-120kmph drivetrain stops moving cause the battery is not charged as per other reviewers ?

[@therightcar]

Nothing like that. Weird!

[@kennethprocak5176]

Everyone should ask themselves which other mainstream brands are fitting the 1.5 hybrid systems with the CATL battery. Because SIAC and BYD drives are appearing in a lot.

[@DeSilver215]

So much power

[@buncha5651]

This will be interesting. I bet it is not prone to punctures. No spare no deal. 😊

[@losch78]

Living in Europe (the Austria without Kangaroos), I received mine 3 weeks ago; What I find very interesting that the identical drivetrain gets a lower combined power rating in Euro spec, "only" 145kw/197hp, wonder whether that has to do with different rating or actual different tune; That said, I have never experienced the power loss so far, at least in normal mode, which I have been using in 99% of the time. But it also seems that the battery will drain below ca. 1/3 in that power flow diagram or the engine will kick in, again wondering if that is a different tune (probably or emission reasons, so the cat won't cool) or the lower temperatures in the Northern hemisphere right now. Otherwise so far really surprisingly good car, a far cry from so so Chinese small SUVs I have enjoyed as rentals in Europe. Too bad we don't get the panoramic sunroof currently in the top trim or the bright interior, not even as option....

[@argent10k]

Did I just watch Matt *BEND* the first shopping hook he pointed out??!

[@kennethprocak5176]

You are seeing things buddy.

[@argent10k]

@@kennethprocak5176 Definitely not - replay and look carefully. He puts his finger on the hook and then pulls slightly and it moves.

[@liginajoshua]

Mg or Haval which is better.

[@Malc664]

Spin the roulette wheel

[@therightcar]

I would buy the MG, but wouldn't buy the Haval Jolion.

[@levi.k4017]

@@therightcarWhy is that?

[@DeSilver215]

Does it have a dash cam/autopilot device com. port next to the rear view mirror?

[@losch78]

yes

[@Jestey6]

Yes, but it’s usb A. But no problem really😉

[@Car-l4f]

You can get a black leather interior

[@therightcar]

Not real leather. The spec sheet says the interior in white is optional.

[@Car-l4f]

@@therightcar yes sorry ment to say pvc leather thank you for letting me know 😀

[@incarsound]

I think MG has dropped the ball with certain missing features that the opposition has included. I watched another review on KZbin, with CarSauce. On a 0-100 test, it took ages to get to 100 from the 94 k mark. Which is extremely dangerous for overtaking. Unless you are really sold on getting a brand new car, I would look at getting a second hand Rav 4. At least the reliability will be there

[@therightcar]

Yep, I know Matt had that issue, and that is a concern. I tried to replicate it with no success (multiple hard launches and no issues).

[@LensProWork]

@incarsound The CarSauce reviewer depleted the battery, and this car requires you to drive in a manner that ensures your battery is always at least partially charged. I guess MG will have to update the system software to prevent the driver from running out of battery.

[@philcut8989]

Yes, reliability and durability are big questions marks over MG's products. I have a fourteen and a half year old Toyota Corolla that has never broken down. I regularly see broken down Jeeps and Mercs. Stupid buyers.

[@kevlyn1963]

95 Ron is a deal breaker for that price.

[@therightcar]

Is it?

[@DeSilver215]

@Kevlyn, do the maths.

[@dointheokecoke5548]

20c per L dearer for 95 Ron here in Qld [if you can find it ]

[@ColdSplash]

IMHO, the front overhang is disporportionally long and ruins the athletic style.

[@kennethprocak5176]

If you look at the plug in PowerPoint charger you get with the phone, it’s USB A connector into the plug in charger. But l don’t have a stupid I-phone.

[@bananabear009]

At that much higher price point than before, more established brand options from Japan, Korea and Europe is a no brainer. plus the exterior is a little weird, not my cup of tea.

[@therightcar]

Okay!

[@OzKidzFun]

2024 and still Android Auto wired....😂

[@therightcar]

Yep, bit behind. And USB-A wired, too...

[@tonybennett638]

Thanks but no thanks 🤪

[@therightcar]

Ok :D

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Sh*t. This Is Like Cupra

[@normanafif1268]

When are these shit box Chinese cars going to have reach adjustment in the steering wheel? How bloody hard is it?

[@magdalenaserafinkucaj5172]

car does not provide 194 horse power consistently and at all times, if you run the battery down car starts to slow down regardless of what happens on the road, imagine overtaking or going up the hill with the battery down, it is serious risk hazard - the manufacturer should have put 20 - 50 horse power on the badge of this car.

[@ETERNITY777]

🤓🤓 NAHH MY 2024 HYANDAI HYBRID TUSCON IS A BETTER CAR 🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@daweigo6851]

Would want to be, more expensive car...

[@therightcar]

Lot more expensive.

[@ETERNITY777]

@@therightcar Better value

[@ETERNITY777]

@@daweigo6851 Better value