MG ZS, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every MG ZS variant sold new in Australia. 5 variants, from $22,990 to $33,990 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the MG Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 3 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.
Data checked: specs 5 Nov 2026, price 5 Nov 2026
MG ZS
From $22,990 RRP
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MG ZS
SUV · 1.5L Petrol
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 5 Nov 2026
Recalls: None open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Est. drive away (VIC)
RRP, before on-road costs
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Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $155/wk in VIC
Excludes insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$83 (≈$360/mo)
- Fuel$38
- Rego + CTP$18
- Servicing$8
- Tyres$8
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at $1.95/L ULP 91 (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
~$25,420 drive away (est. VIC)From $22,990 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.
Repayment estimate≈$83/wk(≈$360/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$5,321
per year to run
$49,593
total 5yr cost
$0.64
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $5,321/year to run, or $26,605 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure at 15,600 km a year and $1.95/L petrol. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Depreciation Analysis
48%
retained after 5 years
$11,035
estimated 5yr value
-$11,955
total depreciation
Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.
Tyres: 215/60 R16 front, as fitted
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Warranty, servicing & roadside
10 yr
250k km · 7yr rust
$2,039
every 15,000km / 12mo
7 yr
max, renewed at each dealer service
Good to know
- Warranty transfers to the next owner (helps resale)
- Free roadside continues only while you service on time at a dealer
- Capped price excludes: Not included in the printed price (MG Motor Australia Precise Price Servicing terms, cl. 3.3): items not listed on the service schedule (or non-standard items listed on it, and their labour); maintenance or repairs for wear and tear items including but not limited to tyres, brake pads, light bulbs, wiper blades, batteries, fuses and drive belts; additional maintenance or repairs caused by a vehicle missing its scheduled servicing requirements; accident damage and related items and labour; any other servicing, repairs or labour not included in the standard service schedule for each Eligible Vehicle.
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 15 Oct 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
whichever comes first; the first service is due at the same point
Capped-price servicing
Yes
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
$972
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
$2,039
Scheduled costs from MG's capped-price page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
Servicing and your warranty
The base warranty doesn’t need MG servicing; the service-activated Extended Warranty (years 8 to 10) does
Terms read 28 October 2026See MG’s terms
“There is no need for the Vehicle to be serviced at an authorised MG Motor dealer in order to benefit from the standard Warranty or the Commercial Use Warranty. ... In order to be eligible to benefit from the Extended Warranty(as set out in the Warranty Period section above), the Vehicle must be exclusively serviced at an authorised MG Motor dealer, and each service must occur within 30 days and 2,000 kms of the scheduled interval.”
What the ACCC says
“Consumers can choose an independent repairer to service and repair their vehicle knowing it's mandatory for car manufacturers to make service and repair information available.” and “Voluntary warranties cannot replace, change or take away the automatic rights consumers have.” ACCC, new and second-hand cars
On warranties, the ACCC says: “The terms and conditions of a warranty may require the consumer to do certain things in order to keep the warranty.” ACCC, warranties
Consumer-law note current as of 29 October 2026. Quoted from the ACCC's own pages. For this car's warranty, the manufacturer's booklet and terms are the authority.
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Safety
View ANCAP ReportRecalls on the federal register
None open on our recordNone open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
35 confirmed · 26 no dataMG ZS by model year
2026 MG ZS · ZS (2nd generation, 2024-)
5 variants · from $22,990–$33,9902025 MG ZS · ZS (2nd generation, 2024-)
2 variants2021 MG ZS · ZS (2017-2024)
1 variantFull Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain8 itemsEngine Size 1.5L · Cylinders 4 · Engine Layout Inline
Dimensions & Weights11 itemsLength 4,430 mm · Width 1,818 mm · Height 1,635 mm
Towing & Load3 itemsTowing (Braked) 500 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 500 kg · Towball Download 150 kg
Fuel & Economy6 itemsCombined 6.7 L/100km · City 8.5 L/100km · Highway 5.7 L/100km
Engineering Detail3 itemsTare Mass 1,266 kg · CO2, Urban 199 g/km · CO2, Extra-Urban 134 g/km
Technology & Connectivity13 itemsTouchscreen Size 10.3" · Digital Cluster Size 7" · Apple CarPlay
16 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Driver Assistance & Safety13 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
19 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Cameras & Parking3 itemsReversing Camera · Rear Parking Sensors
4 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Audio System3 itemsSpeakers 4 speakers · Digital Radio (DAB+) · Bluetooth Audio
2 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Comfort & Convenience9 itemsClimate Zones 1-zone · Seat Material Cloth · Front Power Windows
39 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes7 itemsWheel Size 16" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Square setup
3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Lighting & Visibility9 itemsLED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam · LED Tail Lights
10 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Suspension & Steering6 itemsFront Suspension MacPherson · Rear Suspension Torsion Beam · Steering Type Electric Power Steering
7 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Off-Road Capability1 itemGround Clearance 161mm
14 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Warranty & Servicing7 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 10 years / 250k km · Roadside Assistance 7 years · Anti-Corrosion Warranty 7 years
Price tracker
Standing price
$22,990 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Overview
The 2026 MG ZS Vibe is an affordable compact SUV that suits budget-conscious families wanting practical transport with a 443-litre boot and 500kg towing capacity. Its standout strength is the comprehensive 10-year warranty and five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2025), providing genuine peace of mind rarely found at this price point. The 1.5-litre petrol engine delivers modest performance (81kW/140Nm) paired with a CVT gearbox, so prospective buyers should be comfortable with leisurely acceleration in exchange for reasonable fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Combined
6.7 L/100km
Cost per 100km
~$13.07
City
8.5 L/100km
Highway
5.7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km
Minimum RON
RON 91
Fuel Tank
55L
Est. Range
~821 km
Autonomous and advanced safety
Range in the real world
How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureTowing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towCost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Off-Road Capability
The wedges are drawn from this vehicle’s published approach, departure and breakover angles, and the water line marks its published wading depth.
Unladen figures. Approach, departure and breakover angles and ground clearance all reduce once the vehicle is loaded with passengers, cargo or towball weight, so treat these as a best-case guide.
Manufacturer-published figures, shown as a guide. Not independently verified and may vary by variant, trim, tyre or model year. Vehicle drawings are schematic and ride-height differences are exaggerated for legibility. Confirm with the manufacturer before relying on them for off-road planning.
Child seats and anchors
ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame, the quickest, most mistake-proof fit.
Top-tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat, so rear seats almost always have them.
Most 5-seat cars carry 2 ISOFIX on the outer 2nd-row seats plus tethers across the row; some 7-seaters add anchors in the third row.
Dimensions and capacity
Length
4,430 mm
Width
1818 mm
Height
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
GVM
1,745 kg
Payload
450 kg
Boot (seats up)
443L
Ground Clearance
161 mm
Towing (Braked)
500 kg
Turning Circle
11 m
AU Licence
Car licence (C class) ✓
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Taller-sidewall tyres (60)
- 16-inch wheels
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
SUV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Powertrain
ICE
Transmission
CVT
Drive Type
FWD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
5/5 (2025)
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
MG ZS Vibe
129mm wall
215/60R16
215mm wide · 16" rim · 664mm OD
60-profile · High profile
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
215/60R16
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
No manufacturer 0-100 time is held for this car, so it isn't ranked.
Technology & Connectivity
3 confirmed · 17 no dataAudio System
Speakers
4
Body Type
SUV
Sport Utility Vehicle with raised ride height and larger cargo area. Available in small, medium, and large sizes.
5
Seats
443L
Boot
500kg
Towing
Best For
- Family transport
- Cargo space
- Higher driving position
- Light off-road
Considerations
- Higher fuel consumption
- Larger parking footprint
- Higher purchase price
Fuel & Powertrain
Fuel Type
Petrol
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Propulsion technology
Petrol
Petrol engine. Standard internal combustion engine running on unleaded fuel.
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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. 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. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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P-plate vehicle rules, our reading
P-plate OK in all states and territories we cover. This reads the manufacturer's power and tare mass against each state's published rule.
- NSW: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass. Transport for NSW P1 and P2 vehicle search
- VIC: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass. VicRoads probationary vehicles database
- QLD: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass (cars made from 2010; applies to provisional drivers under 25). Queensland high-powered vehicle checker
- SA: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass (cars made from 2010; applies to provisional drivers under 25). South Australia high powered vehicle check
WA, TAS, ACT and NT have no power-based P-plate restriction in the conditions they publish.
Your state's own list overrides this reading: check it before you buy.
P-plate rules current as of 6 November 2026. Each state's rule can change and has its own list. We read the rules from the regulators and re-check them; confirm with your state before you buy.
Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
MG ZS: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off MG’s Australian documents for the 5 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3 | $22,990 to $29,990RRP |
| Hybrid | 2 | $30,990 to $33,990RRP |
Petrol: Vibe, Excite Turbo and Essence Turbo
Hybrid: Excite Hybrid+ and Essence Hybrid+
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Hybrid: about $1,540 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $2.10/L premium petrol
- Petrol: about $2,040 to $2,260 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $1.95/L petrol
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 10yr / 250,000 km
- Up to 10yr / 250,000 km if every scheduled service is done in the MG dealer network
- Service interval
- 12 months / 15,000 km
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 5 of 5 grades.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- 5/5 (2025)
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the MG ZS
None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,430 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Width | 1,818 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Ground clearance | 161 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Kerb weight | 1,295 to 1,420 kg | 5 of 5 |
| Boot space | 443 L | 5 of 5 |
| Fuel tank | 41 to 55 L | 5 of 5 |
What MG's spec sheet does not print
We read the document and it does not carry these figures. That is a finished question, not a gap we have not looked at.
- top speed · 3 grades, read 29 Oct 2026 · mgmotor.com.au
Every MG ZS variant in Australia, compared
5 variants of the MG ZS are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
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Every MG ZS variant in Australia, compared
5 variants of the MG ZS are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
Vibe2026$22,99081kW / 140Nm6.7L/100kmFWD5
MG ZS Vibe
- Power
- 81kW
- Torque
- 140Nm
- Fuel use
- 6.7L/100km
- Gearbox
- CVT
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2026 MG ZS Vibe is an affordable compact SUV that suits budget-conscious families wanting practical transport with a 443-litre boot and 500kg towing capacity. Its standout strength is the comprehensive 10-year warranty and five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2025), providing genuine peace of mind rarely found at this price point. The 1.5-litre petrol engine delivers modest performance (81kW/140Nm) paired with a CVT gearbox, so prospective buyers should be comfortable with leisurely acceleration in exchange for reasonable fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km.
Configure the VibeExcite Turbo2026$24,990125kW / 275Nm6.9L/100kmFWD5
MG ZS Excite Turbo
- Power
- 125kW
- Torque
- 275Nm
- 0–100
- 9.9s
- Fuel use
- 6.9L/100km
- Gearbox
- CVT
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
With 443 litres of boot space behind the back seats and 1,457 litres when you fold them, the 2026 MG ZS Excite Turbo is a 5-seat small SUV with a turbo petrol engine, a CVT and front-wheel drive. It's priced at $24,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. Fuel use is rated at 6.9L/100km on the combined cycle, and it carries a 55-litre fuel tank. Towing is limited, with 500kg braked and 500kg unbraked, so it suits singles, couples or small families after a roomy, budget-friendly runabout rather than anyone hauling a big trailer.
Configure the Excite TurboEssence Turbo2026$29,990125kW / 275Nm6.9L/100kmFWD5
MG ZS Essence Turbo
- Power
- 125kW
- Torque
- 275Nm
- 0–100
- 9.9s
- Fuel use
- 6.9L/100km
- Gearbox
- CVT
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2026 MG ZS Essence Turbo is an affordable compact SUV that suits budget-conscious families wanting practical transport with genuine warranty peace of mind, thanks to its impressive 10-year coverage. Its standout strength is the combination of a frugal 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine delivering 125kW and 275Nm with efficient 6.9L/100km fuel consumption, making it one of the more economical options in the segment. One thing to consider is the CVT transmission, which some drivers find less engaging than conventional automatics, though it does contribute to the car's efficiency figures and reasonable running costs of around $2,814 annually.
Configure the Essence TurboExcite Hybrid+2026$30,990158kW / 465Nm4.7L/100kmFWD5
MG ZS Excite Hybrid+
- Power
- 158kW
- Torque
- 465Nm
- 0–100
- 8.7s
- Fuel use
- 4.7L/100km
- Gearbox
- Hybrid Transmission
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2026 MG ZS Excite Hybrid+ is a practical five-seat compact SUV that suits budget-conscious families seeking efficient daily transport, offering strong value with a 10-year warranty and 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2025). Its standout strength is efficiency-the hybrid powertrain delivers a frugal 4.7L/100km combined consumption while still producing 158kW and 465Nm of torque for adequate performance. One thing to consider is boot space, at 443 litres, which is modest compared to non-hybrid rivals, so families hauling bulky loads regularly should test whether it meets their needs.
Configure the Excite Hybrid+Essence Hybrid+2026$33,990158kW / 465Nm4.7L/100kmFWD5
MG ZS Essence Hybrid+
- Power
- 158kW
- Torque
- 465Nm
- 0–100
- 8.7s
- Fuel use
- 4.7L/100km
- Gearbox
- Hybrid Transmission
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2026 MG ZS Essence Hybrid+ is a 5-seat front-wheel drive SUV with a hybrid powertrain making 158kW, which is the combined system output. It's priced from $33,990 RRP, and that's before on-road costs, so the final figure you pay will be higher. MG claims fuel use of 4.7L/100km combined, and the boot holds 443 litres with the seats up or 1,457 litres with the rear seats folded. The honest catch is towing, rated at just 500kg braked and 500kg unbraked, so it's not one for a decent-sized trailer or caravan. It suits someone after a frugal small family SUV for daily driving who won't be hauling much behind it.
Configure the Essence Hybrid+
