The MG brand is a long-established British automobile manufacturer that had a brilliant run in the middle of the last century, and the company is known for the production of the famous MG series of open-top sports cars.The company is known for producing the famous MG series of open-top sports cars. It is also known for its unique design, fine workmanship and excellent performance.
MG brand had been loved by the British celebrities, many times chosen as the Prime Minister's car, once became the British royal family's royal luxury off-road vehicle and the Pope's royal seat.For many reasons, now belongs to China's SAIC Group, but the brand's tone has not been completely lost, under the careful management of SAIC, MG launched a variety of sedans and SUVs, and the 2025 MG ZS, is today's introduction of the model, and through the use of a large number of owners of the car feeling, to help you summarize the advantages and disadvantages of the 2025 MG ZS.
Exterior: LED for both far and near lights
The front of the MG ZS features the trendy large grille design.
Looking at the center grille enlarged, it is not just a small dot, there is also a complex design inside the dot, which is a great test of the designer's skills. Please note that there is a drawback to this design, in the event of damage, the whole thing can only be replaced.
The headlamps are styled that look lively, with lenses inside the lamp clusters, and LED light sources for both far and near lights in all models.
The side shape of the body is fuller, and the body line extending from the headlights enhances the level of the side of the car.Body dimensions, its length, width and height were 4314/1809/1648mm, the wheelbase is 2585mm, five-spoke wheel shape is very dynamic, specifications for 215/50 R17.
Tail shape is rounded, in the middle of the "MG" brand logo is very conspicuous, black rear enclosure below the use of silver decorative panels.
The trunk is flipped the way the logo opens, which gives the rear a clean look and adds a small feature to the logo.
Interior: equipped with a panoramic sunroof
The interior design section has very clean lines in the center console. In terms of materials, the entire top of the center console is made of soft materials, and the door panels are also covered with soft materials where the elbow often touches.
The first sporty element is the three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel metal elements with red stitching, support for manual up and down two-way adjustment, the entire steering wheel is wrapped in leather material, the feel is better than the same class Toyota Raize.
The second sporty element is the airplane engine shaped air conditioning vents.
The third sporty element is the center panel wrapped in red leather.Combined with the red stitching out of the steering wheel, seats, and gear knob.
The dashboard is rather monotonous, with a display in the center that provides driving information such as average speed, average fuel consumption, and range.
The 10.1-inch touch center control screen display effect as well as running speed is quite good, and supports CarPlay, CarLife cell phone connectivity, fully equipped with features.
Reversing camera with dynamic auxiliary lines improves the convenience of using the car.
The storage compartment in front of the gear knob is large, and large-sized cell phones can be put down, and the storage compartment is equipped with two USB ports, so that the main/passenger can be charged, which is humanized enough.
The front seats are very softly padded inside for a good ride and are self-adjusting.
Few small SUVs make space a selling point, but the ZS is one of them, and its rear ride is mid-range for its class.
There is a bulge in the center of the seat, but it is low enough to have less impact on the middle passenger.
The ZS comes with a panoramic sunroof, rare in its class, with the front half opening.
The trunk of the ZS is adequate for everyday use, and you can get a large interior with the second-row seats down.
Engine
Focusing on the engine and driving experience, the MG ZS has two engines to choose from, 1.5L and 1.3T.
The 1.3T engine has a maximum power of 160 hp and a maximum torque of 230 Nm, mated to a 6AT, which is not far behind in terms of parameters in a side-by-side comparison of the same class, such as Toyota's 2.0L engine.The power level of this engine has been able to reach the level of the 2.0L naturally aspirated engine.
The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, maximum power 118 hp, maximum torque 180 Nm, matching CVT transmission.
The suspension structure is a combination of front MacPherson independent suspension + rear torsion beam non-independent suspension.
In the era of small-displacement turbos, don't expect this naturally-aspirated engine to give you an ample acceleration experience.However, the smoothness of the entire engine operation is not bad, and as long as you choose a reasonable gear, driving power is still enough.
The chassis stability when cruising at high speeds is good, giving the driver a certain degree of confidence, however, the 1.5L naturally aspirated model is limited by the power parameters, when the speed reaches 80km/h, and then want to accelerate, you have to step deeply on the gas pedal.
Prices
MG ZS 2025 1.5L STD:SAR 63,445
MG ZS 2025 1.5L LUX:SAR 73,198
MG ZS 2025 1.3T LUX:SAR 79,983
Summary
There's really nothing particularly premium about this model, or extreme performance, but this car is highly recommended for the reason that it's practical.Every single feature on the car is very practical.
For a small SUV priced at SAR 70,000, this is more than enough for the average person, and even outperforms many of its Japanese and Korean rivals, so those considering a small SUV might want to add it to their list.
Below is a summary of the pros and cons of the 2025 MG ZS through the experience of a large number of owners.
Cons:
poor sound insulation: when driving at high speeds, wind noise and tire noise are more pronounced, and the quietness of the car is affected, reducing the driving experience.
Rear center floor bulge: the rear center floor has a bulge, which will have some impact on the leg space of the middle rear passenger, reducing the comfort of the rear seat.
Slow acceleration power: 1.5L models in the acceleration performance, especially when accelerating sharply, the power output is a little slow, unable to meet the pursuit of speed and driving passion of consumers.
interior plastic feeling strong: some plastic parts of the interior in the texture is slightly insufficient, giving a sense of cheapness, affecting the overall sense of luxury inside the car.
Pros:
Rich configuration: equipped with panoramic sunroof, front side airbags, 360-degree panoramic image, etc., in the same price range models with high cost performance.
Good seat comfort: the seats are thickly padded and have good wrapping, so you won't get tired of driving for a long time.
Spacious space: compared to models in the same class, the rear seat space is more spacious, passengers have a certain amount of leg and head space, the trunk volume is also more substantial, can meet the daily travel and shopping loading needs.

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