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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Essence Turbo
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
| Model | Price before on-road costs | Drive-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, Essence | Essence Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4cyl | 1.5L turbo 4cyl |
| Power | 81kW | 125kW |
| Torque | 140Nm | 275Nm |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight (tare) | 1266kg (Excite) 1301kg (Essence) | 1361kg |
| Fuel economy | 6.7L/100km | 6.9L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55L | 55L |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 157g/km | 161g/km |
| Braked towing capacity | 500kg | 500kg |
Dimensions
| MG ZS | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4430mm |
| Width | 1818mm |
| Height | 1635mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610mm |
| Boot space | 443L (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.
| Service | Capped 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.
Excite 
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
Essence
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
Essence Turbo 
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.
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