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    2025 MG ZS price and specs: Petrol lineup detailed

    MG has published full specifications for its new-generation petrol-powered ZS, which opens at $26,990 drive-away and is now reaching showrooms.

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    After launching exclusively as a hybrid last November, the MG ZS range is being expanded with purely petrol-powered models.

    The petrol-powered ZS Excite, Essence and Essence Turbo are now reaching showrooms, with the range opening at $26,990 drive-away.

    The new petrol ZS range replaces the old ZS Excite and the ZST lineup, offering a choice of naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines like the latter.

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    The old ZS Excite was cheaper at $22,990 before on-road costs, but the new ZS Excite packs a lot more standard safety equipment while still opening at only $500 more than the old ZST range when comparing prices before on-roads.

    The ZS is a critical model for MG, being not only the brand’s best seller but also Australia’s best-selling small SUV. It’s a title MG Australia is keen to keep moving forward.

    Pricing

    ModelPrice before on-road costsDrive-away price
    2025 MG ZS Excite$25,990$26,990
    2025 MG ZS Essence$28,990$29,990
    2025 MG ZS Essence Turbo$30,990$31,990

    Drivetrains and Efficiency

    Excite, EssenceEssence Turbo
    Engine1.5L 4cyl1.5L turbo 4cyl
    Power81kW125kW
    Torque140Nm275Nm
    TransmissionCVT automaticCVT automatic
    Drive typeFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
    Weight (tare)1266kg (Excite) 1301kg (Essence)1361kg
    Fuel economy6.7L/100km6.9L/100km
    Fuel tank capacity55L55L
    Fuel requirement91-octane regular unleaded95-octane premium unleaded
    CO2 emissions157g/km161g/km
    Braked towing capacity500kg500kg

    Dimensions

    MG ZS
    Length4430mm
    Width1818mm
    Height1635mm
    Wheelbase2610mm
    Boot space443L (second row up) 1457L (second row folded)

    Servicing and Warranty

    The MG ZS is backed by a 10-year, 250,000km warranty.

    Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Capped pricing is available for the first 10 visits.

    ServiceCapped price
    1 year/15,000km$302
    2 years/30,000km$607
    3 years/45,000km$522
    4 years/60,000km$897
    5 years/75,000km$309
    6 years/90,000km$1463
    7 years/105,000km$309
    8 years/120,000km$1359
    9 years/135,000km$490
    10 years/150,000km$608

    Safety

    Petrol-powered MG ZS models have yet to be tested by ANCAP, though Hybrid+ models have a four-star safety rating based on testing conducted in 2024.

    Standard safety equipment across the range includes:

    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Lane-keep assist
    • Emergency lane-keep assist
    • Intelligent Cruise Assist
    • Intelligent speed limit assist
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
    • Safe exit warning
    • Tyre pressure monitoring
    • Dual front and side airbags
    • Curtain airbags
    • Reversing camera
    • Rear parking sensors

    All bar the Excite also get a surround-view camera.

    Standard Equipment

    There are three members of the MG ZS lineup.

    The ZS Excite comes standard with the following equipment:

    • 16-inch alloy wheels
    • Space-saver spare
    • Electric parking brake
    • Auto hold
    • Automatic halogen headlights
    • Fabric upholstery
    • 3.5-inch instrument cluster screen
    • 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Satellite navigation
    • 12 months of iSmart connected services access
      • Remote climate control
      • Remote vehicle status
    • Push-button start
    • One touch up/down power windows
    • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
    • 4-speaker sound system
    • 60/40 split fold rear seats

    The ZS Essence adds:

    • 17-inch alloy wheels
    • LED headlights
    • Automatic high-beam
    • Rain-sensing wipers
    • Power-folding exterior mirrors
    • Keyless entry
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
    • 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • 6-speaker sound system
    • 6-way power driver’s seat with manual lumbar
    • Heated front seats
    • Rear air vents
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Leatherette upholstery
    • Sunglasses storage box
    • Front seat map pocket
    • LED front reading light

    The ZS Essence Turbo adds:

    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Electronic gear lever
    • Selectable drive modes
    • Climate control

    Colours

    Dover White is the standard exterior finish.

    The following metallic finishes are optional:

    • Lunar Grey
    • Sloane Silver
    • Emerald Green (excludes Excite)
    • Brighton Blue
    • Diamond Red
    • Black Pearl

    All ZS models have a black interior as standard, though Essence and Essence Turbo models can also be had with a white interior.

    MORE: Everything MG ZS

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    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.

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