Overview
The 2025 MG ZS Essence Hybrid+ is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 5th November 2024. The MG ZS is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices starting at $36,990 before on-road costs.
This MG ZS is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 158 kW of power and 465 Nm of torque via a 3 SP AUTOMATIC transmission. MG claims the ZS Essence Hybrid+ uses 21.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 110g of CO2. It has a 41L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 192km per full tank
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 1420kg (3130.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZS Essence Hybrid+ comes standard with 215/50 R18 front tyres and 215/50 R18 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 Hybrid+ 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.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | - |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1498 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | Dual Overhead Cam |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 158kW |
| Power RPM | - |
| Torque | 465Nm |
| Torque RPM | - |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 3 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | Strut |
| Suspension Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 21.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 0.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.9 |
| Tank Size (L) | 41 |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 110 |
| CO2 Urban | 22 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 162 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 215/50 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 215/50 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | - |
| Rear Rim Size | - |
| 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) | 1420 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1890 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 500 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | 250 |
| Warranty Months | 120 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU5 |