MG ZS

The exterior of the car is much ecstatic as much as the interior aesthetics are. As you get inside the car, you will see a profusion of new changes and stuff. The premium feel of the inside space owes to its stitched dashboard and chrome-ringed air vents, placed at both the corners. Nothing much unique about the steering wheel, it is usual with various control buttons for the ease of driver. The center console is also pervasive like all other SUVs of the same class. What is appealing here is the leather attired infotainment display with a wide 8-inch touchscreen with Apple Carplay and a reverse camera display. Below the infotainment display are adjustable dials and gear levels. 

The interior also omits a feature that we appreciate, a smell-less cabin. So you can just take your SUV to a long drive without worrying for a foul smell and the 4 speaker audio system sings your favorite tunes. The cabin space will be more enlightened, thanks to its standard array of interior lighting amenities, or through the widely sized panoramic sunroof. Leather upholstery is found on the seats and good-quality materials have been used to design the interiors, giving the interior all the plush feel. The seats are larger and there are ample legroom space and headroom for the driver and the passengers.

The exterior aesthetics of the car are such that taking a glance at the ZS would make you want to buy it. The beauty of the exterior styling hues deserves appreciation for the British automaker. The sporty subcompact crossover features bold lines and stylish sheet metal from Morris Garages. At the front fascia, there is a large honeycomb styled metal grille that houses the brand’s elegant logo, which is neatly contoured by thick chrome grille. It has big style features like its wide-eyed face and peeks the small touches such as the hidden grab handle. The LED headlights are also the main prominent attraction having split ring-shaped Daytime Running Lights (DRL). 

The side face of the car features thick windows with silver garnished bottom edge running along to the end. Making the side face more appealing are the chrome skids below the front and rear door. This chrome finishing is also found on the roof rails. At the rear, the four-wheeler features LED taillights, which is illuminated by thick light strips. Its rear end is highlighted by a large bumper followed by an exhaust outlet.

MG ZS definitely has an efficient suspension, all thanks to the MacPherson unit with coil spring suspension at the front and Torsion Axle Beam unit with coil spring suspension at the back. This does a tremendous job in balancing the SUV and curbs jolts and bumps on the road, even while off-roading. This surely aims to offer the driver and passengers a pleasurable driving experience. The car runs on the 215/50R17 Maxxis Bravo tyres that offer crisp balancing and good stability.

At the heart of the ZS is a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine. The mill churns out a maximum power of 114 PS at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission and the drive is delivered to the front wheels. If switched to the sports mode, the system allows more rpm, thanks to the unlocking of the torque converter clutch.

All three variants get disc brakes for both front and rear. This offers an exceptional balancing of the vehicle and stopping power in any case. The brakes also get the backing of the Anti-Lock Braking System, which is always desirable to have. The vehicle also gets key safety features like central locking, keyless entry, brake assist, and traction control standard across all variants. Overall, MG ZS is top-notch in terms of all standard and basic safety features. 

MG ZS deserves all the appreciation for its enchanting looks and for the plethora of features. It is intricately articulated to offer an ultimate driving experience. Moreover, the braking and safety features are on-point, making it the most desirable SUV in this segment. The MG ZS starts at P818,000 for the style variant with a manual. For this price, you can have the most stylish, powerful, and appealing SUV, which is not that bad a deal.