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2019 MG ZS

New from

$20,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

7 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

6.7 - 7.1 L / 100km

About the MG ZS

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new MG ZS is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Excite variant and topping out at $25,490 for the Essence Anfield Edition.

There are 4 variants of the ZS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.

Engine options include 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (82kW/160Nm), 1.5L multi-point injection (84kW/150Nm) and 1.5L in-line (84kW/150Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2019 ZS is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

See MG ZS models from other years

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Power to Weight

64.41 - 65.42 kW/t

58.22 kW/t

90.78 kW/t

Boot Space

359 litres

85 litres

591 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.7 - 7.1 L/100km

4.7 L/100km

9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

676 - 716 km

580 km

1,104 km

Price

$20,990 - $25,490

$16,690

$64,490

Warranty (Years)

7 years

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 1 year

2 years

6 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Braked Towing Capacity

500 kg

1,700 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

164 mm

133 mm

220 mm

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2019 MG ZS Price

Excite

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$20,990

Excite Plus

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$22,990

Essence

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$24,990

Essence Anfield Edition

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$25,490

*excl. on-roads

All MG ZS Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$23,990	$36,990
2024	$22,990	$22,990
2023	$22,990	$24,990
2022	$21,990	$21,990
2021	$20,990	$24,990

*excl. on-roads

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2019 MG ZS Specs

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Excite

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Colour Screen
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
- Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 1
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.42
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
- Media Control Touch Screen
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 1
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1166
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 359
- External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 71.2
- Front Track (mm): 1526
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 164
- Overall Height (mm): 1644
- Overall Length (mm): 4314
- Overall Width (mm): 1809
- Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1809
- Rear Track (mm): 1536
- Wheelbase (mm): 2585
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 165
- Co2 Level (country Highway): 138
- Co2 Level (urban): 211
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 1.5
- Engine (cc): 1498
- Engine Code: 15s4c
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 48
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 676
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 114
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 84
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 150
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20171207
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 69.80
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2017
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.5 Litre Petrol Zs Core
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
- Number Of Airbags: 6
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Variable Rack
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Description: Automatic
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
- Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 84
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 84
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 84
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 84
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 84
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 84
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1284
- Tare Weight (kg): 1255
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

Excite Plus

Adds to Excite:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.41
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 157
- Co2 Level (country Highway): 134
- Co2 Level (urban): 196
- Compressor: Turbo
- Engine (l): 1.0
- Engine (cc): Unlimited
- Engine Code: 10e4e
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Number Of Cylinders: 3
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 716
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 112
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 82
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1273
- Tare Weight (kg): 1245

Removes from Excite:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.42
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 165
- Co2 Level (country Highway): 138
- Co2 Level (urban): 211
- Engine (l): 1.5
- Engine (cc): 1498
- Engine Code: 15s4c
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 676
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 114
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 84
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 150
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Automatic
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1284
- Tare Weight (kg): 1255

Essence

Adds to Excite Plus:

Convenience
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass

Essence Anfield Edition

Same inclusions as the Essence

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2019 MG ZS Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	500Kg	500Kg
2024	500Kg	500Kg
2023	500Kg	500Kg
2022	500Kg	500Kg
2021	500Kg	500Kg

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2019 MG ZS Fuel Economy

There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the MG ZS

The most fuel efficient MG ZS is the Essence Anfield Edition with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

MG ZS	Fuel Type	Combined
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	7.1 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a MG ZS?

The MG ZS has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

2019 MG ZS Warranty

What is the warranty on a MG ZS?

The MG ZS offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.