2021 MG ZS Exclusive Review: More Money, Less Value?

2021 MG ZS Exclusive Review: More Money, Less Value?

The MG ZS has recently been given a facelift; this means a new frock, revised interior and new features. In the process, has it lost one of its key strengths - value for money? I recently tested it to find out.

Unlike the last MG ZS I had (review can be found here: ) this version is fitted with the 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine. This can either be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, or in the case of the model tested, a 6-speed automatic. Performance can be described as leisurely at best as it will take 12.1 seconds to hit 60mph, and the top speed is 112mph.

There's a good chance you're more concerned that fuel economy, and if you are, you may be disappointed. It's more thirsty than you may have expected as on a combined run MG states you can achieve up to 39mpg, and it emits 163g/km of CO2 emissions.

The starting price for the ZS is now £15,995 compared to £12,495 when the car first came out – well, the new SUV variant. The version tested in this video is the range-topping Exclusive, which starts from £18,295, although the car seen here is £21,500 due to the 1.0 petrol engine, 6 speed automatic gearbox and this fetching Dynamic Red paintwork.

It’s true the ZS is more expensive than it used to be, but as mentioned it has added features, plus for a family SUV it still isn’t what you’d call expensive. Hey, some Fiestas cost more than this car does. Speaking of features what comes as standard?

Let’s start with the new features, shall we? For the Exclusive these include full LED headlights, front armrest, power folding mirrors, 10.1” touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 360 degree reversing camera, heated front seats with electronically adjustable driver’s seat, blind spot monitoring, automatic wipers, keyless entry and a digital driver’s display. 1.0 litre manual versions also receive a panoramic roof.

This adds to the previous features you got as standard including 17” alloys, Bluetooth, cruise control, rear parking sensors, air con, leather style seating, and navigation. There’s still no autonomous emergency braking, so you may want to look elsewhere if safety is high on your list of priorities.

For those of you on a tighter budget, you can opt for the Excite, which starts from £15,995. Standard features include 17” alloys, LED headlights, rear parking sensors, air conditioning, keyless entry, cruise control, leather steering wheel, 10.1” touchscreen with Bluetooth, DAB radio, and smartphone connectivity. Back to you, on screen Aaron.

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