MG (Morris Garages), part of the Chinese SAIC consortium, has introduced a new hybrid in Britain – a small crossover “ZS Hybrid+”. With this new product, the company hopes to outdo its gas and electric peers not only in terms of technical advantages, but also in terms of price. In the UK, the MG ZS Hybrid+ costs a minimum of £21,995 (Rs 49,361), making it one of the most affordable offerings in the segment.
Oku.Az reports about this with reference to auto.ru.
The power unit of the new hybrid consists of a 1.5-liter internal combustion engine, an electric motor and a compact 1.83-kilowatt battery. The total power of the unit is 196 hp, the declared fuel consumption is five liters per 100 km. The crossover accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 167 km/h.
With a relatively low starting price, the “MG ZS Hybrid+” will also have a fairly rich basic package. It will include, for example, a 12.3-inch display and a seven-inch instrument panel, navigation, a rear-view camera, a climate control function, six airbags and a multimedia system with a special set of “MG Pilot” driver assistants. At the same time, the interior will be decorated with fabric – leather and heating, as well as all-round cameras and 18-inch wheels are included in the top-end configuration, which starts from £24,495.
According to preliminary information, in the future the “MG ZS” will have a fully electric version, and in a number of markets the company will offer a crossover with a traditional 1.5-liter internal combustion engine with up to 160 horsepower. The “MG ZS” will be assembled exclusively in China. Note that MG has a more affordable gasoline-electric offering in the similarly powered MG3 hatchback, which is £3500 cheaper than the MG ZS.
The previous generation of the MG ZS is in constant demand in Europe. In Great Britain it ranks second in sales of the brand line, and in Spain at the end of last year it even topped the market rankings.
