MG ZS Essence (2025) price & specs

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Overview

The 2025 MG ZS Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd July 2025. The MG ZS is regarded as a sUV Small built in China with prices starting at $26,990 before on-road costs.

This MG ZS is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 81 kW of power and 140 Nm of torque via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. MG claims the ZS Essence uses 6.7L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 157g of CO₂. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 821km per full tank

The MG ZS measures 1635mm (64.4 inches) in height, 4430mm (174.4 inches) in length, 1818mm (71.6 inches) in width with a 2610mm (102.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1330kg (2932.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZS Essence comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 rear tyres. It has a 120 month, 250,000 km warranty.

The 2025 MG ZS Essence has a 161mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.

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Power to Weight

60.9 - 112.06 kW/t

58.16 kW/t

112.06 kW/t

Boot Space

359 - 443 litres

255 litres

504 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.7 - 6.9 L/100km

3.8 L/100km

7.58 L/100km

Vehicle Range

696 - 872 km

460 km

1,146 km

Price

$23,990 - $40,921

$22,490

$77,908

Warranty (Years)

10 years

5 years

10 years

Warranty (Distance)

250,000 km

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 years

3 years

7 years

Service Interval

12 months

24 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,745 - 1,890 kg

1,480 kg

2,246 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

500 kg

400 kg

1,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

154 - 161 mm

145 mm

220 mm

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Dimensions

4,430 mm

1,818 mm

1,635 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,430 mm
Overall Width	1,818 mm
Overall Height	1,635 mm
Wheelbase	2,610 mm
Load Capacity	450 kg

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Sales Data

202422,629Total Sales

202520,000Total Sales

202611,822YTD Sales

MG ZS Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Essence

1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD

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12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Cruise control

Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Apple CarPlay: yes

Navigational systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information type: 3D, Voice

Map updates months of subscription: 0

Screen size: 12.3 in

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Camera

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location side: yes

Type: Camera

Remote services

Beep/flash: yes

Driving history & analysis: yes

Find my car: yes

Number of months subscription included: 12

Remote lock/unlock: yes

Vehicle diagnostics: yes

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

USB charging port

Location front: yes

Number: 3

Location rear: yes

Number: 1

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Electrical system

Voltage: 12 V

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 134 g/km

CO2 level - g/km combined: 157 g/km

CO2 level - g/km urban: 199 g/km

Standard met: EU6 D

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,495 cc

Liters: 1.5 L

Number of cylinders: 4

WLTP emissions

Testing type ICE: yes

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Fuel

Fuel type: Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 55 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Display screen

Location Dashboard centre 1: yes

Orientation: Fixed

Screen size: 12.3 in

Touch screen: yes

Location instrument cluster 1: yes

Screen size: 12.3 in

Low tire pressure indicator

Displays pressure: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 6.7 L/100km

Country/highway: 5.7 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 821 km

Combined: 14.9 km/L

Country/highway: 17.5 km/L

Urban: 11.8 km/L

Urban: 8.5 L/100km

Standard WLTP ICE: yes

Calculated vehicle range: 821 km

Combined: 14.9 km/L

Combined: 6.7 L/100km

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 110 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 81 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 140 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Continuously Trans with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: Variable

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Variable rack: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Multi-function: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent

Type: Torsion Beam

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 55

Tire width: 215 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 55

Tire width: 215 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Body style

Body type: SUV

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: 5

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: SUV

Spoiler

Location roof: yes

Cargo capacity

Rear seat down: 1,457 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 443 L

External dimensions

Ground clearance unladen: 161 mm

Overall height: 1,635 mm

Overall length: 4,430 mm

Overall width: 1,818 mm

Wheelbase: 2,610 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Rear door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): LED

Bulb type (low beam): LED

Lens type: Projector Beam

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Sunroof

Location front: yes

Operation: Electric

Type: Glass

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 500 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 500 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 1,780 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,330 kg

Tare weight: 1,296.25 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

Total number of USB connections front: 1

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Digital radio: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Rigid

Airbags

Number of: 6

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Brakes at low speed: Front

Minimum speed to activate (kph): 0 km/h

Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Autonomous drive

Active lane control: yes

Level: 2 - Partial Automation

Traffic sign response highway: yes

Crash test results

Standard: Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 75

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 82

Euro NCAP overall: 4

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 73

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 76

Euro NCAP date tested: 1 Dec 2024

Euro NCAP version tested: MG ZS Hybrid 1.5L, LHD

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 2

Lane departure warning

Activates steering: yes

Overtaking sensor

Active without turn signal: yes

Rear cross traffic collision avoidance

Type: Radar

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Electric

Lumbar type: Manual

Number of electrical adjustments: 3

Reach type: Electric

Reclining type: Electric

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Heated: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather

Main seat material: Synthetic Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Manual

Power locks

Operation: Card Key

Anti-corrosion

Duration (months): 84 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 84 months

Powertrain - OEM extension

Duration (months): 36

Powertrain - Total

Distance: 250,000 km

Duration (months): 120 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: 250,000 km

Duration (months): 120 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 84 months

Whole vehicle - OEM extension

Duration (months): 36

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: 250,000 km

Duration (months): 120 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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