Challenges for the MG ZS gasoline: Introduction of a new, simpler line and farewell to a key engine
The MG ZS, a compact gasoline SUV, is facing significant changes in its range in Spain. With the arrival of the new hybrid generation, Morris Garage has decided to simplify the ZS offering by removing a key engine from its lineup. While the popular model faces the challenge of sharing space with a more modern version, it also adopts a new identity through a potential name change. This article explores the adjustments in its equipment and the important modification in its mechanics.
The transformation of the MG ZS in Spain
In the midst of restructuring, Morris Garage has decided to make adjustments to one of its most successful models, the gasoline MG ZS. The launch of the new MG ZS Hybrid+ has made it necessary to simplify its current offering. This SUV has been renamed in Italy as the MG ZS Classic, a trend that could reach the Spanish market, seeking to differentiate itself from the hybrid model now sharing the brand’s catalog.
The new and simplified range of the MG ZS
For what remains of this year and part of the next, the MG ZS is presented with a more concise line. Although its structure of trim levels with Comfort and Luxury remains, the simplification implies a restructuring in its equipment. With the removal of certain options, the aim is for the model to adapt better to the competition and the demands of the contemporary market.
Equipment and features of the Comfort trim
The Comfort package of the MG ZS offers multiple airbags, 17-inch alloy wheels, bi-directional LED headlights, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen. Additionally, it features connectivity systems such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ensuring a safe and comfortable driving experience for both the driver and passengers.
Additional equipment in the Luxury trim
The Luxury level adds features such as a satellite navigator, 360º view camera, and blind spot monitoring. This set of extras complements the driving experience of the model, allowing drivers to enjoy a higher standard of comfort and safety.
Goodbye to the 1.0 T-GDi engine: Crucial mechanical changes
The restructuring of the range includes the important decision to eliminate the 1.0 T-GDi engine with 111 hp. This unit was essential, as it allowed the option of pairing it with an automatic transmission. Its removal implies the loss of certain equipment, such as the keyless entry and start system and the panoramic sunroof, which constitutes one of the greatest challenges for the continuity of the traditional model.
Nevertheless, there is still stock available of the model with the 1.0 T-GDi engine in certain areas of Spanish territory, allowing interested customers to still find this variant on the market.
The new atmospheric 1.5 VTI-tech engine
The gasoline MG ZS is now exclusively available with the atmospheric 1.5 VTI-tech engine. This four-cylinder engine delivers 106 hp and features front-wheel drive with a five-speed manual transmission. Despite the loss of the turbo engine, this new setup ensures adequate performance, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and a moderate fuel consumption of 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers, according to the WLTP cycle.
Conclusions about the future of the MG ZS
Without addressing formal conclusions, the adjustments made to the gasoline MG ZS establish a different course for the model as it advances in the Spanish market. The abandonment of the turbo engine and the adaptation to a simpler lineup imply challenges, but they also present opportunities to attract a new audience that values the practicality and accessibility of the model.
For more information on automotive transformations, the innovative solution for diesel engines stands out as an example of what the future can offer.
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