{"id":2863,"date":"2025-09-13T16:36:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T06:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2863"},"modified":"2025-09-07T12:34:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T02:34:00","slug":"review-2025-mg-zs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-mg-zs\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 MG Zs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 MG ZS<\/strong><\/a> arrives as a small SUV that finally feels grown up. The styling is cleaner, the cabin tech is no longer an afterthought, and the range now includes petrol, a punchier turbo, a full 2025 MG ZS<\/strong><\/a> hybrid model and the separate 2025 MG ZS<\/strong><\/a> electric version. In other words, plenty of choice without scaring your bank account. If you want a quick take: this is a value-first city SUV that now looks and feels modern, with enough polish to keep buyers from jumping ship to second-hand alternatives.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Sharp pricing across petrol and hybrid, with lots of equipment for the money.
\u2022 Practical cabin and big boot for the class; easy to live with around town.
\u2022 360-degree camera and MG Pilot driver assists available across the range.<\/p>\n

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Cons<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Hybrid originally had power-delivery quirks; software update addressed it, but worth test driving.
\u2022 Four-star ANCAP for hybrid variants, not five.
\u2022 Infotainment houses some climate controls, which can be fiddly on the move.<\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

The petrol 2025 MG ZS<\/strong><\/a> price starts at $25,990<\/strong> for the Excite, $28,990<\/strong> for the Essence, and $30,990<\/strong> for the Essence Turbo. The 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+<\/strong><\/a> sits at $33,990<\/strong> for the Excite and $36,990<\/strong> for the Essence. These are list figures before on-road costs, and they bring a lot of metal and tech for the money. If you want the 2025 MG ZS<\/strong><\/a> electric version, the ZS EV ranges from $39,990<\/strong> to $46,990<\/strong> before on-roads, depending on variant and battery.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

MG has taken a big swing at perceived quality. The 2025 MG ZS<\/strong><\/a> interior gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen<\/strong> and a digital driver display<\/strong>, with a camera-rich 360-degree view on selected grades. It is not luxury-car plush, yet it looks clean and is easy to grasp on day one. Wireless app connectivity through MG iSMART is available, and the Essence adds niceties such as a panoramic roof and heated front seats, the sort of features that, at this price, make rivals shuffle awkwardly.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

The 2025 MG ZS hybrid<\/strong><\/a> model carries a four-star ANCAP<\/strong> rating (tested 2024) with mixed adult-occupant results and strong child-seat fitment scores. The rating currently applies to Hybrid+ variants. MG Pilot brings AEB, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, which is a solid roster for daily driving.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

Official combined fuel use is 6.7 L\/100 km<\/strong> for the 1.5 petrol and 4.7 L\/100 km<\/strong> for the 2025 MG ZS hybrid<\/strong><\/a> model. Your number will depend on traffic and driving style, but those targets make sense for a city-leaning SUV. Servicing is straightforward through MG dealers, and warranty is a selling point. MG Australia advertises up to 10 years\/250,000 km<\/strong> of coverage for vehicles first registered in the current program window, provided you service with MG. Recent changes mean the full 10-year headline now requires dealer servicing; otherwise you fall back to the standard coverage. Budget accordingly.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

Against a GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid<\/strong><\/a> and Chery Tiggo 4 Pro<\/strong>, the 2025 MG ZS<\/strong><\/a> specifications read strongly on kit for cash, and the cabin is one of the easier ones to learn. Chery counters with a punchy driveline and aggressive deals, while GWM brings a refined hybrid tune. If you are cross-shopping electric, the ZS EV remains one of Australia\u2019s cheaper EV entries, though rivals like BYD Atto 3<\/strong> and Hyundai Kona Electric<\/strong><\/a> push further on range and driver-assist polish. The MG\u2019s advantage is simple: a keen price, decent tech, and an ownership package that takes the fear out of first-time electrification.<\/p>\n

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