Overview
The 2025 MG ZS ESSENCE is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 3rd January 2025 classified as a AZS1 MY25. The MG ZS is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices starting at $28,990 before on-road costs.
This MG ZS is powered by a 1.5L engine that has 81 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 140 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Continuous Variable transmission. MG claims the ZS ESSENCE uses 6.7L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 157g of CO2.
The MG ZS measures 1635mm (64.4 inches) in height, 4430mm (174.4 inches) in length, 1818mm (71.6 inches) in width with a 2610mm (102.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1301kg (2868.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZS ESSENCE comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 120 month, 250,000 km warranty.
The 2025 MG ZS ESSENCE has a 161mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.
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.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | DIRECT FUEL INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1495 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 81kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 140Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 8.5 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.7 |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | yes |
| CO2 Combined | 157 |
| CO2 Urban | 199 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 134 |
| Brake Front | DISC |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 215/55 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 215/55 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7Jx17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7Jx17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1635 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4430 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1818 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 161 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2610 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1301 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1780 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 500 |
| Country Of Origin | CHINA |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Under Driver Seat On Floor |
| VIN Number | LSJW74U9*HS123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 250 |
| Warranty Months | 120 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |