- Flexible 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine
- Impressive dynamics
- Accurate, well-weighted steering
- Cheap interior plastics
- High position for clutch pedal
- Tyre noise
- For 2.5-litre engine, variable inlet system susceptible to failure
Overview
Released in October 2004, the MG ZS was a small, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Longbridge, UK, the MG ZS was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed Getrag manual transmission.
Engine
The 2.5-litre KV6 V6 engine had an aluminium block and cylinder head, double overhead camshafts (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder, a pressuring variable intake system and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The ZS could accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and had a top speed of 225 km/h.
Dimensions and suspension
The MG ZS was 4540 mm long, 1730 mm wide, 1386 mm tall and had a 2620 mm long wheelbase; kerb weight was 1235 kg. Furthermore, the MG ZS had double wishbone front suspension with MacPherson struts and independent, multi-link rear suspension.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG ZS | 2.5-litre petrol V6 | 5sp man. | 133 kW at 6500 rpm | 240 Nm at 4000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the MG ZS included dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Brakes
The MG ZS had 282 mm ventilated front brake discs and 260 mm solid rear discs.
Features
Standard features for the MG ZS included 17-inch eleven-spoke alloy wheels with 205/45 R17 tyres, a six speaker sound system with a CD player, climate control air conditioning, contoured sports seats with leather bolsters, front fog lights, 60/40 split and folding rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, remote central locking, power windows and heated mirrors, tinted windows and an immobiliser.
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