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2022 MG ZS EV Australia update: Battery choices, V2L, remote app
Whether the MG ZS EV upgrade due next year will keep the current sharp prices remains to be seen... Not at the top end, anyway.
4 Years Ago
About the MG ZS
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The 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 $24,990 for the Essence.
There are 3 variants of the ZS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2022.
Engine options include 1.5L multi-point injection (84kW/150Nm), 1.5L in-line (84kW/150Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (82kW/160Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2021 ZS is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
64.41 - 65.42 kW/t
57.37 kW/t
135.76 kW/t
Boot Space
359 litres
85 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 - 7.1 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
676 - 716 km
556 km
1,184 km
Price
$20,990 - $24,990
$17,990
$66,000
Warranty (Years)
7 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 1 year
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
500 kg
300 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
164 mm
125 mm
225 mm
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2021 MG ZS Price
Excite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 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 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 MG ZS Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the MG ZS
The most fuel efficient MG ZS is the Essence 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 |
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.
2021 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.
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MG ZS FAQs
The cheapest MG ZS is the Excite that starts from $20,990.
The most expensive MG ZS is the Essence that starts from $24,990.
The best towing capacity of a MG ZS is 500 kg offered by the following variants: Excite, Excite Plus and Essence.
The largest MG ZS is the Excite which measures 1809mm wide, 4314mm in length and sits 1644mm tall.
The most powerful MG ZS is the Excite which has 84kW of power from its 1.5L In-Line engine.
The MG ZS is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG ZS is the Excite which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The MG ZS uses Premium Unleaded.