MG ZS first generation

MG ZS first generation
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The MG ZS first generation (2017–2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 31 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: ZS11 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,310–4,320 mm RDW–
Width1,810 mm RDW1,809 mm
Height1,640–1,650 mm RDW–
Wheelbase2,580 mm RDW2,585 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,507–1,595 kg RDW1,258–1,318 kg
Mass in running order1,607–1,695 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,966–2,070 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer500 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer500 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors5 RDW–
Fuel tank–45–48 L
Performance
Top speed140–175 km/h RDW140–185 km/h
Torque–141–353 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/55R17, 205/60R16, 215/50R18, 215/50R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years92.5% (92.2–92.8)92.2%33,000
4–5 years88.8% (88.5–89.1)91.0%36,662
6–8 years83.4% (82.3–84.3)86.4%5,227

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres24.5%22.9%
Brakes23.5%13.8%
Lights and electrics5.2%4.8%
Suspension4.4%4.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.7%6.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.1%1.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 31 versions of the MG ZS first generation

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European Union 18 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2021–2025Electric motor73 kW (99 PS)Electric17.8–17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km440 km2,307
2022–20241.5 L78 kW (106 PS)Petrol6.6–6.7 L/100 km WLTP149–150 g/km–87,968
2022–20241.0 L82 kW (111 PS)Petrol6.8–7.3 L/100 km WLTP154–157 g/km–39,402
20241.5 L75 kW (102 PS)Hybrid5.2 L/100 km WLTP115 g/km–6,125
2021–2024Electric motor115 kW (156 PS)Electric17.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km439–440 km24,596
2022–2024Electric motor130 kW (177 PS)Electric17.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km318–320 km7,853
2022–2024Electric motor75 kW (102 PS)Electric17.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km320 km728
2021–2022Electric motor105 kW (143 PS)Electric18.4–18.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km263–264 km18,812
2021–2022Electric motor68 kW (92 PS)Electric18.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km263 km4,014
20211.5 L78 kW (106 PS)Petrol–149 g/km–496
20211.0 L82 kW (111 PS)Petrol–157 g/km–404
2020Electric motor105 kW (143 PS)Electric18.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km263 km19,770
20201.5 L78 kW (106 PS)Petrol–140 g/km–8,148
2019–2020Electric motor68 kW (92 PS)Electric18.5–18.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km263 km9,213
20201.0 L82 kW (111 PS)Petrol–145 g/km–5,636
2017–20191.5 L–Petrol–129–140 g/km–18,178
2017–20191.0 L–Petrol–144–145 g/km–9,438
2019Electric motor105 kW (143 PS)Electric–0 g/km–34

United Kingdom 13 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2024SE long range · Trophy long rangeElectric motor156 kW (212 PS)Electric–17.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km440 km
2024SE · TrophyElectric motor177 kW (241 PS)Electric–17.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km320 km
2024Excite 1.0T GDi · Exclusive 1.0T GDi1.0 L111 kW (151 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km WLTP149 g/km–
2024Exclusive 1.0T GDi1.0 L111 kW (151 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km WLTP162 g/km–
2024Excite 1.0T GDi1.0 L111 kW (151 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km WLTP163 g/km–
2024Excite 1.5 DOHC VTI-tech · Exclusive 1.5 DOHC VTI-tech1.5 L106 kW (144 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km WLTP149 g/km–
2021–2023SE · Trophy · SE long range and 1 more trimElectric motor115 kW (156 PS)Electric–17.8 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km440 km
2021–2023SE · TrophyElectric motor130 kW (177 PS)Electric–17.3 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km320 km
2020–2023Excite 1.0T GDi1.0 L82 kW (111 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km WLTP163 g/km–
2020–2023Excite 1.0T GDi · Exclusive 1.0T GDi1.0 L82 kW (111 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km WLTP149 g/km–
2020–2023Exclusive 1.0T GDi1.0 L82 kW (111 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km WLTP162 g/km–
2020–2023Excite 1.5 DOHC VTI-tech · Exclusive 1.5 DOHC VTI-tech1.5 L78 kW (106 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km WLTP149 g/km–
2020–2022Excite · ExclusiveElectric motor–Electric–18.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km263 km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.