2023 MG ZS EV Review: They did this to themselves…

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MG might have just shot themselves in the foot with this one!
Today we take a look at the inexpensive MG ZS EV, that has recently recieved a SIGNIFICANT bump in specs. However, with the introduction of the all-new MG4, should you still buy the MG ZS EV? It has its benefits, but also some drawbacks - all of which we will cover in today’s in-depth review!
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:52 Pricing
00:01:27 Exterior Looks
00:04:11 Practicality
00:04:44 Interior (Front seats)
00:08:55 Back Seats
00:10:09 Driving Impressions + Specs
00:16:17 0-100km/h Launch
00:16:56 Final Thoughts
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Пікірлер: 47

@spectremarty 11 ай бұрын

Love the new introduction lines fellas. The banter is brilliant. Akin to the original top gear folk having a good laugh while also being informative. ❤

@cresbonz5554 11 ай бұрын

I think it's really only the Atto3 and Kona EV that's the direct competition for the ZS EV in terms of pricing for electric SUV. The MG4 is amazing, but for the older crowd, or even people with children the ability to easily get in and out of an SUV can be the deciding factor.

@r20bym 25 күн бұрын

We've got both - an MG4 extended and a new ZS EV Trophy Connect. Third ZS overall, first was petrol, second was first gen electric and now trophy connect. Both cars are great. Love 240bhp in the 4, but equally like the comfort of the ZS. 155bhp still pretty decent off the line

@1MrBryn 11 ай бұрын

ATraditional Car Reviewer + A Silly Goose = Carsauce

@CarSauce 11 ай бұрын

🪿

@badminverse2136 9 ай бұрын

They need to update the ZS now, the design it's been 2 years already, we need a new model with longer range and even faster charge speed. A heat pump would be great, maybe 2024?

@ZongqiDU 8 ай бұрын

yes, next gen ZS EV comes out 2024 fall

@DelphineSerenity 6 ай бұрын

Yeah we test drove the MG Zs EV & the BYD Atto 3 on the same day and man, the difference was shocking. It was like night and day. We were lead to believe online before we test drove that they were pretty similar 😅 After driving the Atto 3, for the MG we didn't even make it past 15 mins of test driving it, we'd seen enough and went right back to the dealership lol. at least it made the decision on which car to get an easy one!

@mharro88 11 ай бұрын

Other then ir being a EV..Does it drive better than the ZST ? Is the handling improved at all? Steering the same?

@dgurevich1 10 ай бұрын

Can't say for this face-lift version but the older model drives like an opel omega (holden commodore for you) with 200000 km It's cushy and comfortable because they did nothing to the suspension and added 400 kg of weight. I had on one occasion spun the tail on a sharp turn because the regenerative brakes are on the front and I only used them to brake.

@Byftpup 11 ай бұрын

Jacob in the back seat during the panorama roof view - Stalker/killer mode..

@sualehirfan2514 11 ай бұрын

Same car in India with a petrol engine called MG astor

@CarSauce 11 ай бұрын

Ha! We just call it ZS or ZS-T 😄

@sualehirfan2514 11 ай бұрын

@@CarSauce yes indeed

@BernardSolomon 11 ай бұрын

Tenth

@Innov8cnc 11 ай бұрын

12:39 really 400km? Look at the screen at 5:59 100% 337km calling bs mate.

@YesPixelRP 10 ай бұрын

Range varies based on the Driving Mode selected. Sports mode gives the least range and Eco mode gives max range.

@nics9840 9 ай бұрын

WLTP isn’t the most accurate prediction when it comes to range (car driving in economy mode In completely ideal conditions) Utilising AC, cruse control, the driving conditions, the type of driving you’re doing (ie stop start city driving vs long highway driving) and even the ambient temperature outside impact range as well. WLTP is an optimistic ballpark of what to expect regarding range. In my experience (owning the standard range ZS EV) my car is rated for 320kms of range in winter it drops to about 260 (not even including using the heater) and in spring and early summer the rated range jumps back to being close to 300kms. General rule to follow is to assume the real world driving of your car is 5-10% less than the stated WLTP range. I hope this helps!

@Freedo1234 8 ай бұрын

One HK owner do 500 km

@Trevelyan1971 4 ай бұрын

Please, please do not waste your money on an MG ev. Yes on the surface they are ‘good value’ but the reality in my experience unfortunately is that they are very poorly made, lose a fortune in value even in the first year and the garages that service them are basic and un professional. If you absolutely must buy one don’t buy it new at the very least. I’ve just sold mine in the uk, during my year of ownership I had two steering racks replaced (which was a nightmare because even the garage had to beg to mg to do it the second time) , the doors wouldn’t unlock in the rear, the rear seats when you folded them detached and I would say at least every 03rd time it would not turn on without turning it on an off. I would add something positive though , it was quite nice to drive and also I often got more range out of it in the summer than quoted. I brought it one year ago for £35,500 ( they are now selling them new for £26k believe) and have just sold it for the best offer i could for £19k. I’ve owned lots of cars, they all lose money but nothing like this and I’m not rich so couldn’t afford to keep making this mistake and don’t want anyone else to.

@sydjaguar 11 ай бұрын

MG is going to take a big chunk of the market

@audionut9974 9 ай бұрын

no they wont

@theairstig9164 8 ай бұрын

@@audionut9974 MG is top ten in Australia, outselling Subaru, Honda, MB and VW/Skoda/Audi. Facts. So incovenient

@indeepeterhopwood8106 10 ай бұрын

You do realise an ASX GS is half the price?

@theairstig9164 8 ай бұрын

The 4B11 engine in the 2023 ASX was first produced in 2007. Its half the price of a 72KwH battery on wheels for a reason

@indeepeterhopwood8106 8 ай бұрын

@@theairstig9164 yeah it’s a prime example of if it’s not broken don’t fix it. Still the most popular selling small SUV because everyday people just want affordable, reliable vehicles with a proven track record. Not just greenwashing and shiny trinkets

@johnpaterson6112 5 ай бұрын

If this reviewer is not mentally deficient, he is a fine actor.

@andersbircow 7 ай бұрын

Is the steering wheel still not placed directly in front of the driver? Irritating.

@melll_omen 10 ай бұрын

MG logo at the front look so ugly. Big and...😅

@jyztrik 10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I bough an MG. Never regretted anything so much as that purchase. It is horrible in every single way except the price

@afrigonzalez2388 9 ай бұрын

Which model did you get? Why are you so upset?

@whatacutebum 8 ай бұрын

I love my mg. With every car it’s down to luck when you buy one

@jyztrik 8 ай бұрын

Zs EV. Where do I begin... The drivers seat started to crack after little over a year old. All the rear lights have been swapped now. Folding mirrors stop working. Something in the front suspension has to be swapped now and is ofc. Not part of the warranty. Infotinment screen has stopped working. If you stop by the road with the indivator on and open the door the indicator shuts off, making it dangerous if you have to stop somewhere. Whiny noise from the gearbox. Flimsy suspenison making the car unstable especially in high speed. Charging port indicator light does not work anymore. Refuses to charge at certain charging stations. No charging progress indication anywhere when charging. Slow charging speed. Backup camera is mounted almost underneath the car in the back making it constantly dirty except on sunny clear days. Thats feom the top of my head and the list goes on

@afrigonzalez2388 8 ай бұрын

@@jyztrik that’s horrible. i bought the exact same car some weeks ago. at the moment everything is working perfectly , let’s hope we don’t share the same luck

@whatacutebum 8 ай бұрын

That’s really bad luck. I’ve had some horrible cars over the years but this mg has been brilliant. One major problem which the garage fixed under warranty but I’m very happy with them.

@DCypher7 9 ай бұрын

Is that the charging port in the front? Looks hella ugly

@Aiken47 11 ай бұрын

No EV is a hard choice when ICE cars are just better

@ezy.from.now.on. 11 ай бұрын

ICE cars are just soooooo bad. I'm so f***n sick of them. Constant services, so many different parts of the engine to go wrong, fuel is so expensive, always losing my keys (a me problem), such cluttered interiors with buttons eveeywhere, noisy engines, exhaust fumes, the list goes on. I admit I've only 18 and have only been driving for 2 years but I'm already so sick of them. I can't wait till I get my Tesla Model 3 in 2 months and say goodbye to ICE cars forever. Especially the Fu**n Holdens I'll leave behind at the traffic lights.

@ObiePaddles 11 ай бұрын

😅