New 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ Review | the Next Generation of Bargain Best Seller

Today on Buckle Up Rob drives the brand new MG ZS, the British/Chinese marque's small crossover offering. Heavily updated for this generation it gets new styling, the excellent powertrain from the MG3 Hybrid+, more practicality and lots of tech. But is it any good, and should you buy one? Watch on to find out.
Up against cars such as the Nissan Qashqai, Jeep Aveneger, Hyundai Bayon, Toyota Yaris Cross, Skoda Kamiq, Seat Arona, Volkswagen T-Cross, Dacia Duster, Honda HRV, Kia Stonic, Renault Captur, Ford Puma, Peugeot 2008, Vauxhall Mokka, Citroen C3 Aircross, Fiat 500 x, Audi Q2, Mini Countryman and the Suzuki Vitara can this car stand out?
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[@vp272]

Can you please clarify the reviewers height with hair for future videos as it’s a bit unfair to count the hairstyle height when visually showing rear head room. Great video in all other respects as always guys!

[@BuckleUpShow]

Unfortunately, numbers don’t go that high

[@vp272]

@@BuckleUpShowcan hair and makeup department give him a flat hairstyle next time?😂

[@BuckleUpShow]

Watch this space

[@AldoScotia]

Needs a flat cap, and slippers.

[@d.c.Jones70]

It seems in the UK they are completely deleting the pan roof from all models,very annoying seeing as when the 360 camera kicks in the car on the screen has one just to remind you what your missing.

[@BuckleUpShow]

These could be added at a later date

[@d.c.Jones70]

@@BuckleUpShow 🤞

[@MarthaMansbridge]

Have they dropped the 1.0 turbo? That was a great engine in the ZS of old. Far, far better than the old 1.5 which I suspect this is still based on. Good to see a strong differentiation from the HS which is far more stylishly designed and has a much more premium interior - it should be given the HS has grown 33% in price. As for struggling to understand the price - it’s made in China and is a lot cheaper there than even here. They are still making a decent profit on those prices because - I repeat - it’s made in China!

[@BuckleUpShow]

There is a petrol only version coming in 2025

[@robwilson7189]

Incredible value for money

[@BuckleUpShow]

Indeed it is

[@ronaldmoore9433]

Bonjour J'ai bien aimé la vidéo car je suis intéressé par le MG ZS hybride par contre il aurait été souhaitable de filmer le tableau de bord afin de savoir à quelle vitesse allait ce véhicule avec un temoin de consommation . J'espère que tu as un logiciel pour traduire en anglais ' LOL) mon grand père est anglais mes fréres étaient à Porsmouth et je ne parle pas l'anglais . Cordialement

[@BuckleUpShow]

Don't worry, we'll get one back in for a proper economy run

[@nguyenthaihoang2245]

Incredible. Hope to see it soon

[@BuckleUpShow]

It won’t be long till they’re available to drive at dealers

[@vwgolffancarreviews7111]

I will not buy one I hate mg piece of junk

[@vwgolffancarreviews7111]

​@@BuckleUpShowI hate the MG the awful unreliable cars the fuel economy it's so bad

[@carlinemark5331]

​@@vwgolffancarreviews7111😂😂

[@Drzeq]

By how much (in %) did they increase the price of the new top-spec ZS comparing to the old top-spec one? I'm asking in % because that should give a good baseline to calculate it for each country that didn't publish the official prices yet. :)

[@BuckleUpShow]

Roughly 4.5%

[@Drzeq]

@@BuckleUpShow That's really good, thank you! :D

[@elysalcedo]

The front of the car looks like the refreshed Cupra Formentor/Leon

[@BuckleUpShow]

Is that good or bad?

[@BobLeymar972]

@@BuckleUpShow Good :)

[@olabodearogundade7864]

my next car

[@BuckleUpShow]

Hope you like it!

[@szczwr]

Didnt buy chinese cars!

[@BuckleUpShow]

Why the past tense?

[@vwgolffancarreviews7111]

I wouldn't buy that car it is a death trap I will get the VW Tiguan I'm not this piece of junk SUV I love to get one for my KZbin channel to review it and say how bad it looks I give this 2025 MG zs a 0 out of 100

[@BobLeymar972]

@@szczwr Poor you

[@UrbanNomad883]

Could steal some Qashqai sales, as the latest QQ has moved upmarket and the prices show where Nissan is positioning it. Even the similarly priced cramped Juke, can't seem to compare to the new MG. As a Mk 2 (2020) Qashqai owner, this is tempting especially as a self charging hybrid. The bland white, does it no favours though.

[@BuckleUpShow]

This is actually as long as the new quishquash as well. You can pay extra for blue, grey, black or red.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I still didn’t hear plans for MG coming to the Bulgarian market, but apparently Bulgaria will get BYD and Chery’s Omoda in the coming months.

[@BuckleUpShow]

That’s a shame, hopefully they’ll change their minds soon!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@BuckleUpShow To be fair, it might be a matter of time before markets such as Bulgaria can have MG. I hope work is being done so that MG can effectively come to all Central Eastern European countries.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[@deadoux]

I hope when it finally comes to my country it won't cost as much as well😭

[@BuckleUpShow]

Where are you based?

[@deadoux]

@@BuckleUpShow indonesia. Mg re-entered in 2020 again but the latest ZS was the ev and facelift 2023/2024 one. I'm super interested in having an MG and particularly the ZS style caught my eyes but i don't want to go full ev, and i heard the mpg for the petrol one wasn't really good.

[@BuckleUpShow]

This ZS is pretty good on fuel, combined on WLTP Cycle is 55.4 miles/gallon, or 5.1 litres/100km.

[@deadoux]

@@BuckleUpShow so you reckon i should wait for this hybrid one in 2025?

[@MarthaMansbridge]

Have they dropped the 1.0 turbo? That was a great engine in the ZS of old. Far, far better than the old 1.5 which I suspect this is still based on. Good to see a strong differentiation from the HS which is far more stylishly designed and has a much more premium interior - it should be given the HS has grown 33% in price.

[@BuckleUpShow]

There is a petrol only version coming in early 2025

[@d.c.Jones70]

I think its the same engine in the new mg3 hybrid + which is a totally new engine.

[@markcrane9661]

completely new engine

[@barns6160]

Is the steering wheel adjustment in this model finally bi-directional ?

[@BuckleUpShow]

No, it still doesn’t go in and out unfortunately

[@myothurazaw]

How do you get hold of such a prelaunch vehicle?

[@BuckleUpShow]

This morning at the UK launch

[@1happydream]

Ordinary "promotional" test driving. You didn't clarify the main issue about the Hybrid+: traveling quite long uphills and downhills the Battery discharge completely going up (so the Car doesn't have 194 HP) and , going down , the Battery fills up and the Car has NO BRAKE MOTOR EFFECT ( Will be there an Update by MG to start up the Engine in order to provide some motor braking effect ?!?!) Thanks

[@BuckleUpShow]

This is not something I experienced in a 100 mile drive around the Cotswolds yesterday

[@eMttiew]

Could you tell me what the fuel consumption is like in the city and on the motorway? And what about the noise insulation?

[@BuckleUpShow]

My driving style isn’t going to offer much in the way of an actual answer. Noise insulation is fine for this class of car.

[@kgjames26]

Be honest plz, give your consumption ​@@BuckleUpShow we will take into account that you rode with your style which may not be sober

[@BuckleUpShow]

Combined fuel consumption on WLTP Cycle is 55.4 miles/gallon, or 5.1 litres/100km.

[@kgjames26]

@@BuckleUpShow Every one know that. Thks

[@unknwn_usr3077]

Ground Clearance?

[@BuckleUpShow]

Unfortunately, we do not yet have a figure for this, and cannot find one in the material provided by MG.

[@MrTeodoryk]

Any chance to reach to the top of the steering wheel ,if you are 188cm tall ? Or all You can do is bottom?

[@BuckleUpShow]

No, my arms are simply too short

[@MrTeodoryk]

@@BuckleUpShow Your arms are all fine :) Its simple lack of reach ajustable steereing wheel :)

[@ke3krish]

Can you please tell how much battery capacity???

[@BuckleUpShow]

1.83 kWh, of which 0.92 kWh is useable.

[@theredbaron7302]

What kind of suspension does it have, front and rear? Whats the tyre sizes?

[@theredbaron7302]

Never mind, got it, 215/50r18

[@BuckleUpShow]

SE comes with 215/55/R17, Trophy comes with 215/50/R18. Unfortunately we do not yet have suspension information.

[@theredbaron7302]

@@BuckleUpShow Thank you

[@BuckleUpShow]

Hope it's been useful!

[@McCrazyFish]

Only the MG5 left now with the old corporate face

[@BuckleUpShow]

Soon to be replaced by an MG4 Estate 👀

[@paulthompson7990]

Are you able to tell me what the motability price will be as I am a motability driver and I am very interested

[@BuckleUpShow]

Unfortunately not, you’ll need to contact motability direct for any pricing information.

[@vwgolffancarreviews7111]

Don't get that car on motability you have a lot of problems with it I will go for something better like a Vauxhall grandland x

[@BuckleUpShow]

If this is a comment based on the previous generation of ZS, you'll be pleased to know that this new one is a completely new model.

[@carlinemark5331]

​@@vwgolffancarreviews7111😂😂

[@tomorrowme3133]

This or the Duster hybrid?

[@BuckleUpShow]

We haven’t been given access to the new Duster, so this.

[@Tram-30]

Me personally, i'd go for the Duster Hybrid.

[@BuckleUpShow]

For what reason?

[@OctaviUya]

Same doubt here but with the duster 4x4. Adventure vs sportiveness

[@JoePeddie]

I own a Dacia Jogger Hybrid. I love the seven seats, but the car is no where near as refined as this. I have owned a ZS in the past, so i can comment on both makes and the ZS now is a far far improved car from my 19 plate ZS . I was going to look at the new Duster or hold out for the Bigster, but this has put a massive curve ball in to the equation

[@outandabout24]

Why is the number plate showing 2024 plate , when the title is saying the car is a 2025???????????????????. Lets walk with Jeff

[@BuckleUpShow]

If you can’t understand that then you’re gonna have a really hard time getting your head around how a 2025 car can exist in 2024. The answer, Marty, is time travel.

[@GameWithViiP3R]

Isnt there a mg hs hybrid coming soon

[@BuckleUpShow]

Plug-in Hybrid, yes.

[@edwardrodgers9383]

What's not to like? Lack of armrest, individual temperature controllers!🤺

[@BuckleUpShow]

Okay so spend £5k more on a car that does then. It also has an armrest.

[@paulmoy9736]

What insurance group is this car?

[@BuckleUpShow]

It isn’t in one yet

[@Dimi1982.]

What is the petrol consumption? Basically lt/km

[@BuckleUpShow]

Combined fuel consumption on WLTP Cycle is 55.4 miles/gallon, or 5.1 litres/100km.

[@Dimi1982.]

@@BuckleUpShow Thank you for the information. A little bit higher than the MG 3 hybrid+

[@BuckleUpShow]

Yes. This is a larger vehicle with the same powertrain, so it will need a bit more fuel to travel the same distance ☺️

[@Dimi1982.]

@@BuckleUpShow Make sense and thank you! Great work btw and keep on 🙏🥰

[@BuckleUpShow]

Thank you! Hope the video has been useful 😁

[@Brian-om2hh]

Cheaper than a Ford Focus......how do they do it?

[@BuckleUpShow]

We don’t know

[@billshi6005]

Its just the car price in Europe is crazy, even their "cheap price" in Europe is still about double the price they sell it in domestic market.

[@tomorrowme3133]

Fuel tank capacity ?

[@BuckleUpShow]

41 litres. Combined fuel consumption on WLTP Cycle is 55.4 miles/gallon, or 5.1 litres/100km.

[@tomorrowme3133]

Thanks, my next car

[@MPSFrance]

Game changer :p

[@BuckleUpShow]

Certainly puts a lot of other cars to shame

[@p.informatico1320]

Problem with the MGs are long term... after six months of ownership the problems begin...

[@BuckleUpShow]

Such as?

[@Pipsicle330]

Friend had an electric one. Broke down continuously leaving her stranded multiple times with her baby. Leasing company gave up and swapped it for a brand new Qashqai which has been faultless.

[@BuckleUpShow]

That car is in no way related to this one

[@thegoodiepantry5122]

All company have lemons , I got rid of a qashqai cause it gave me nothing but problems having had Nissans for 15 years

[@giovannicampomori9598]

Quanto sono le dimensioni del auto.

[@SarantosAnastasakos]

Τhe previous model was nice ,that is ungly in the front ,the previous had European style,that is chinese

[@BuckleUpShow]

We would say basically the opposite, but styling is subjective

This or HS petrol?

or is it worth to pay extra to hs phev if you do 20k km / year, 80% city mix driving?

[@BuckleUpShow]

Get the HS if you need the space, but if you don’t, the hybrid powertrain in the ZS is quite the power uptick. There will be a full petrol ZS coming early next year.

[@1happydream]

HS Phev only if You can Charge at home (during night): the Charger takes VERY long time to fill up the Battery (almost 8/10 hrs)

[@BuckleUpShow]

8 hours of charge time would be correct for a 3kW 3-pin adaptor into a standard home socket. If you have a 7kW dedicated wall box at home, the new HS will charge in around 4 hours.

[@gagailos]

Is it true that the engine is a volkswagen?

[@BuckleUpShow]

It's developed with collaboration from general motors

[@gagailos]

@@BuckleUpShow so American?

[@BuckleUpShow]

It’s a joint venture

[@gagailos]

@BuckleUpShow I just hate to get this car and find out later that it has vw engine. The worst engines ever made by mankind. Really hate them.

[@Lsss.2088]

Nice Chinese car

[@BuckleUpShow]

Yes

[@LyndMavis]

Lewis Gary Jackson Kevin Davis Brenda

[@BuckleUpShow]

Lgjkdb?

[@GomrRomasg]

Lee Richard Walker Cynthia Johnson Larry

[@BuckleUpShow]

Well well well

[@isabelladowman8137]

Johnson Matthew Garcia Ruth Walker Charles

[@BuckleUpShow]

Interesting

[@matteresaudley7568]

Allen Elizabeth Lewis Anthony Rodriguez Frank

[@BuckleUpShow]

Those are certainly names

[@MarkMoore-l4g]

Clark Brenda Brown Dorothy Anderson Brian

[@BuckleUpShow]

Beef Brenda

[@StoychoBalchev]

More glossy, more shit to clean .

[@BuckleUpShow]

It should come with a wood finish option

[@StoychoBalchev]

@@BuckleUpShow naah, non glossy plastic its fine. Everything but a fingerprint magnet is better

[@amberlisehardman9092]

Clark Dorothy Martin Timothy Williams Laura

[@BuckleUpShow]

Is this morse code?

[@nicklaspersson6956]

One step forward four step backward, zero ev milage on it😂

[@BuckleUpShow]

Compared to no hybrid option before, I struggle to see how this is not an improvement?