The MG ZS Turbo is the one to buy if you’re thinking about this new small SUV and you can’t stretch to the hybrid.

That’s right, we’re not testing the electric version of the MG ZS, nor the hybrid variant. Not even the one with the turbo. Our ZS is the ordinary petrol version in the mid-level Essence grade. Could ...

The MG ZS has plenty in its favour, not least its low price and the fact that you get lots of equipment as standard. It also impresses for performance and fuel economy, and has roomy rear seats ...

The MG ZS has plenty in its favour, not least its low price and the fact that you get lots of equipment as standard. It also impresses for performance and fuel economy, and has roomy rear seats ...

Conventional petrol power has joined the new-generation MG ZS hybrid launched last year. Is the more powerful turbo model the pick of the entire line-up? After launching with hybrid variants last ...

And that’s what we have here, the ZS Essence Turbo, a punchy, keenly-priced addition to MG’s local range. Stay with us to see if it has enough boost pressure to muscle its way onto your new-car short ...

An Essence Turbo is also available with a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 125kW and 275Nm. MG offers the ZS Excite Hybrid+ from $33,990 drive-away or the up-spec Essence from $36,990 drive-away.