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About the MG ZS
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The single-spec MG ZS serves as entry point to the company's small SUV range, and represents unbeatable value-for-money, if not class-leading technology or dynamics.
Pros
- Bargain entry price
- Seven-year warranty
- Handsome design
Cons
- Short on active safety
- Uninspiring drivetrain
- Cabin built to a price
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
65.42 kW/t
57.37 kW/t
142.31 kW/t
Boot Space
359 litres
85 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.1 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
676 km
455 km
1,184 km
Price
$21,990
$19,490
$84,915
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
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
500 kg
300 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
164 mm
154 mm
225 mm
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MG ZS News
2022 MG ZS Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 MG ZS Boot Space
Boot space is 359L with the rear seats upright, and 1166L with them folded flat.
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2022 MG ZS Exterior
A key factor behind the ZS's take-up is its design.
It's fairly anonymous, but its curves and proportions are contemporary. Nobody will know you're in a budget SUV unless they're real car people.
2022 MG ZS Interior
It's back-to-basics in here, although the handsome steering wheel and Volkswagen-like switchgear on the doors add some glamour.
The synthetic leather-trimmed driver's seat has height adjustment as well as tilting and sliding, but unfortunately the steering wheel only moves up and down and does not telescope.
The centre screen is flanked by faux carbon-fibre trim, while silvery plastic inserts and soft touch points make it feel a little nicer. The vinyl seat trims are easy to keep clean.
The back seats are relatively capacious by class standards, for adults 180cm or below. The boot is 359L with five seats in use, which is about what you'd expect of a lower small hatchback.
A temporary space-saving spare wheel sits below the loading floor.
2022 MG ZS Safety Rating
There’s no active safety technology like autonomous emergency braking available, though a full suite of active safety and driver assist features is standard on the ZST.
Standard fit includes front, front-side, and curtain airbags, as well as a reversing camera with rear parking sensors.
2022 MG ZS Fuel Economy
MG claims combined-cycle economy of 7.1 litres per 100km and a 48L fuel tank.
| 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 2022 MG ZS is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
MG offers capped-price servicing under its Precise Price Service scheme.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, and currently the first seven services cost $243, $285, $293, $343, $243, $335 and $243, respectively, or $1985 over seven years.
How does the 2022 MG ZS drive?
Our expert take on MG ZS drivability.
It's a pretty simple bit of kit, with electric power steering with a few modes of resistance, MacPherson strut front suspension, and a torsion beam at the rear. It has disc brakes at each end.
It's not the final word in agile handling or cushy ride, but for those hopping out of a used vehicle should prove a pleasant enough bit of A-to-B transport.
2022 MG ZS Colours
What colours are available for the MG ZS
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
2022 MG ZS Warranty
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Should you buy the 2022 MG ZS
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
We won't pretend it's a class-leader, and if you prefer to spend your money on brands with long and uninterrupted periods in the market, then it's not for you.
But if you want a new SUV for the price of rival used ones, then it's on a list of one at this price.
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MG ZS FAQs
The cheapest MG ZS is the Excite that starts from $21,990.
The most expensive MG ZS is the Excite that starts from $21,990.
The best towing capacity of a MG ZS is offered by the Excite which can tow 500 kg
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 Multi-Point Injection 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.