MG GS Vs MG ZS Comparison

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This is the MG GS Vs MG ZS comparison for 2018. MG is a brand reborn under Chinese ownership. MG stands for Morris Garage which was owner’s name at the time and mainly made the iconic MGB sports cars of the 1950s and 60s. The company of course no longer exists and now a brand owned by Chinese company and makes them there.  The first of the SUVs of the MG range are the GS and ZS and two very similar SUVs into a crowded small car class.

MG GS Vs MG ZS exterior comparison: Both are stylistically copies go the Mazda CX-5 or the Hyundai Kina cross with a Toyota RAV4 amongst other things. The MG ZS in particular looks just like a smaller cheaper looking CX-5, there is nothing to be proud of really. The MG GS is simply weird with a RAV4 or Renault inspired front end and a clear mismatch of Kona and X-Trail and it’s variant the original Koleos design elements. I ti the older design but you won’t really know it. Both reflect the country of origin where creativity and individualism is not promoted. Maybe in a few decades this might change as it did in Japan for example but being brand new models it does seem unlikely. The GS is supposed to be beige but it’s hard to tell. There’s too much of existing designs in both SUVs to like but pushed to make a decision the ZS being a clone of the CX-5 is probably the better looking car.

MG GS Vs MG ZS interior comparison: The MG ZS interior is a OK place to be in but not class leading. Soft plastics, higher quality steering wheel and understated silver highlights lift the interior. The design itself is like the traditional and like the exterior styling has clear borrowed elements form VW Tiguan, in the centre console, RAV4 outside air vents a pity they skimped not he smallish centre screen. It’s definitely an under $30,000 interior.  The MG GS interior is interning in that is borrows a lot of styling themes from the VW Tiguan and the RAV4. However the quality of material is good the for the price. Both interiors are good for their discounted price but their have so many design themes that we’ve seen before. It’s like a cheaper version of the donor designs.

MG GS Vs MG ZS engine and technology comparison: Surprisingly the engines of both are modern and quite different mix of small turbo charged and non-turbo engines. The best engine is in the GS with a claimed 162Kw power output but vague specifications mean you may not actually get that much. However in terms of safety, only airbags and ABS brakes lack even the basic blind spot monitoring not to mention auto emergency brakes. Both are pretty basic but the relatively lower price tag

The conclusion and winner of the MG GS Vs MG ZS comparison is perhaps the GS, only because it has the optional high powered engine. Both are deliberate dumming down variants of existing designs especially the ZS on the outside and in modern society that just doesn’t work. Why? Owing these MG’s is advertising that you can’t afford the real thing so you’re buying a cheaper copy. Nothing about their design inside or out is unique or brand defining their equipment levels are industry standard bar the GS with the powerful engine. As always there is the reliability and resale uncertainty but that is not unique in the class to consider. Mind you the 7 year warranty is a good starting point but if they don’t back it up it’s pointless offering. The selling price of the GS starts at $24o0o for a manual! which costs too much for the equipment levels and $35,000 of the top range GS which is still a little over priced. Thankfully the ZS is more reasonable $21,000 to 24,000 but you really need to consider that the new Toyota Corolla has more features than both of these SUVs for less shows how overpriced they are.

MG GS	MG ZS
Engines
4 Cylinder petrol (91 Octane) 1.5 Litre (1490cc) Turbo DOHC EFI Claimed 119Kw @ 5600RPM Claimed 250Nm @ xxxxRPM	3 Cylinder Petrol (95 Octane) 1.0 Litre (999cc) Turbo DOHC VVT EFI Claimed 82Kw @ 5200 RPM Claimed 160Nm @ 1800 RPM
4 Cylinder (95 Octane) 2.0 Litre (1995cc) Turbo inter-ccooled EFI Claimed 162Kw @ 5300RPM Claimed 350Nm @ xxxxRPM	4 Cylinder Petrol (91 Octane) 1.5 Litre (1499cc) DOHC VVT DI EFI Claimed 84Kw @ 6000 RPM Claimed 150Nm @ 4500 RPM
Weight
Kerb weight 1420 Kg Towing capacity up to None kg	Kerb weight FROM 1255Kg Towing capacity up to 500 kg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 55 litres IL4 1.5 Turbo Petrol 7.4 litres per 100km IL4 2.0 Turno Petrol  9.6 litres per 100km	Up to 48 litres IL3 1.0  Turbo Petrol 6.7 litres per 100km IL4 1.5 litre Petrol 7.1 litres per 100km
Other specifications
6 speed manual or 6 or 7 speed DCT Auto Overall height/width 1615/1770 Overall length/Wheelbase 4500/2650 4WD system: 2WD or AWD ANCAP Safety: 5/5	4 or 6 speed Auto Overall height/width 1644/1809 Overall length/wheelbase 4314/2585 4WD system: 2WD ANCAP Safety: 5/5
Capability
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xx mm Water Fording depth xx mm Max	Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xx mm Water Fording depth xx mm Max
Performance
Pricing
2018 $24,990 – 34,990 AUD add	2018 $20,990 – 23,990 AUD