Overview
The 2023 MG ZS EV Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th March 2022. The MG ZS EV is regarded as a small SUV built in China and when it was new had prices starting at $42,990.
This MG ZS EV uses a fully electric engine.
The MG ZS EV measures 1644mm (64.7 inches) in height, 4314mm (169.8 inches) in length, 1809mm (71.2 inches) in width with a 2585mm (101.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1532kg (3377.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZS EV Essence comes standard with 215/50 R17 H front tyres and 215/50 R17 H rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
The MG ZS EV has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.
Pros
- Appealing price point under $45k
- Enhanced range, refinement and interior design
- Seven-year warranty, plus MG will sort out your home charging
Cons
- Brake-energy recuperation could be stronger
- No telescopic steering wheel movement
- Base variant misses some driver-assist features
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | - |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | - |
| Size (L) | - |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | Dual Overhead Cam |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | - |
| Power | 105kW |
| Power RPM | - |
| Torque | 353Nm |
| Torque RPM | - |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 1 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | Strut |
| Suspension Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | - |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | - |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 215/50 R17 H |
| Tyre Rear | 215/50 R17 H |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1644 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4314 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1809 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 161 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2585 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11200 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1532 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1966 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1526 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1539 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 20000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 2023-03-01 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | ZEV |