Overview
The 2018 Mg Zs EXCITE is a front wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 7th January 2018 classified as a MY17. The Mg Zs is regarded as a SUV small built in China with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $15,700.
The Mg Zs is a front wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L Inline 4 Cylinder engine that has 84 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 150 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a 4 Speed Automatic. MG claims the ZS EXCITE uses 7.1L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 165g of CO2. It has a 48L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 676km per full tank.
The Mg Zs 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 1255kg (2766.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZS EXCITE comes standard with 215/50 R17 front tyres and 215/50 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2018 Mg Zs EXCITE has a 164mm ground clearance
The Mg Zs has received a 4 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Under Driver Seat On Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to LSJW74U9*HS123456.
Pros
- Bargain entry price
- Seven-year warranty
- Handsome design
Cons
- Short on active safety
- Uninspiring drivetrain
- Cabin built to a price
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Direct Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1498 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Inline 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 84kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 150Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | coil spring, macpherson strut, height corrector |
| Suspension Rear | coil spring, height corrector, torsion beam |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 9.1 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.9 |
| Tank Size (L) | 48 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | yes |
| CO2 Combined | 165 |
| CO2 Urban | 211 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 138 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 215/50 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 215/50 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1644 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4314 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1809 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 164 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2585 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 0.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1255 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 500 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Under Driver Seat On Floor |
| VIN Number | LSJW74U9*HS123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2019 |
| ANCAP Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |