- MG has introduced the new ZS Hybrid+.
- The model has a hybridized powertrain that produces 193 hp and enables the crossover to return 55.4 mpg combined.
- Pricing starts at £21,995 and the model features a 7-inch digital instrument cluster as well as a 12.3-inch infotainment system.
MG has taken the wraps off the new ZS Hybrid+. It’s an eco-friendly B-SUV that seeks to build on the success of the existing ZS, which is the brand’s second best-selling vehicle in the UK.
While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the crossover features an expressive front fascia with an oval grille that is flanked by vertical air curtains. They’re joined by LED lighting units and rain-sensing wipers.
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Moving further back, we can see plastic body cladding and an upward sweeping shoulder line. Designers also gave the model an expansive greenhouse and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The exterior styling is a bit of a mixed bag, but the same can’t be said about the cabin as it features a minimalist and upscale design. MG didn’t go into many specifics, but drivers will find a 7-inch digital instrument cluster as well as a 12.3-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. Other highlights include an automatic climate control system, a six-speaker audio system, and black cloth seats.
The MG Pilot suite of driver assistance systems comes standard and includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and active emergency braking with pedestrian and bicyclist detection. They’re joined by blind spot detection, forward collision warning, rear cross traffic alert, and traffic jam assist.
Customers looking for more luxury can spend an additional £2,500 to upgrade to the Trophy trim. It’s well-worth the extra dough as the range-topping variant features privacy glass, a surround view camera, and larger 18-inch wheels. Buyers will also find heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power driver’s seat, and “leather style upholstery.”
On the performance front, there’s a 1.5-liter engine, a 1.83 kWh battery pack, and an electric motor that develops 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque. This gives the crossover a combined output of 193 hp (144 kW / 196 PS) and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 8.7 seconds. More importantly, the model has a WLTP combined fuel economy rating of 55.4 mpg.
The ZS Hybrid+ will arrive in the United Kingdom this October and cost £21,995. MG is currently accepting orders and we can expect to learn more details closer to launch.
