MG3, MG ZS, and MG HS: Updates for three model lines
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MG is updating its three model lines—MG3, MG ZS, and MG HS—with technical and comfort-related improvements. The focus includes an upgraded Hybrid+ powertrain for the MG3 and MG ZS, enhanced driving assistants, new seat covers, and additional feature details.
The electric motor and generator have been revised in the MG3 Hybrid+ and MG ZS Hybrid+. The generator now delivers 33 percent more continuous power, while the new oil-cooled electric motor, together with the generator, increases continuous torque by 25 percent. An optimized software setup further improves the coordination between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. As a result, performance, especially on uphill sections, is expected to increase by up to 50 percent. At the same time, the vehicle’s response is said to be more immediate, with significantly reduced noise and vibration levels.
The basic technical configuration of the Hybrid+ drive remains unchanged. Both models continue to feature a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 74 kW (100 hp), an electric motor delivering 102 kW (139 hp), a generator, and a 1.83-kWh battery. Additionally, they come with a specially developed three-speed automatic transmission and a system power output of 145 kW (197 hp). The drive system can operate in pure electric mode, series mode, direct drive mode, or parallel mode.
The MG3 now includes newly designed seat covers. The Standard and Comfort trims have fabric seats, while the Luxury trim offers a mix of smooth and nubuck synthetic leather. The MG3 Hybrid+ starts at 21,390 euros, with the version equipped with the 1.5-liter gasoline engine priced at 18,190 euros.
The MG ZS also features revised fabric or synthetic leather upholstery depending on the trim level. The Comfort and Luxury trims come standard with an inductive smartphone charging pad and a 360-degree HD camera with rear parking sensors. The Luxury version adds an electrically operated rear hatch and an electrically opening panoramic glass sunroof. Prices start at 21,290 euros for the gasoline version and 24,490 euros for the Hybrid+ version.
The focus of model updates for the MG HS is on additional comfort features. The Comfort trim will now include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree HD parking camera, an inductive smartphone charger, and power windows with one-touch operation. The Luxury version adds features such as ventilated front seats and a panoramic glass sunroof. New seat covers, an optional red-and-black interior option, and exterior colors like Camden Grey and Cosmic Silver further expand the selection. Arctic Blue will now be available as a standard color.
Other updates include automatic lowering of the exterior mirrors when reversing, as well as electric folding mirrors with memory function in the Comfort trim. The MG HS Hybrid+ starts at 35,990 euros, while the MG HS PHEV with plug-in hybrid power starts at 40,990 euros.
The MG manufacturer’s warranty of seven years or 150,000 kilometers, as specified in the warranty terms, still applies to all three model series.
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