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MG

ZS

HybridICE SUV On Sale
From
€19,284
Europe, Sep 2026

The second-generation MG ZS is a compact SUV sold in Spain as the self-charging Hybrid+, pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for 197 hp, alongside a simpler 116 hp petrol-only entry version.

Specs
197hp
Power
8.7s
0–100
1.83kWh
Battery
FWD
Drive
Overview

The second-generation MG ZS is a compact SUV measuring 4,430 mm long, sold in Spain primarily as the Hybrid+, MG’s name for a self-charging hybrid powertrain. It pairs a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with an electric motor through a 3-speed automatic gearbox, for a combined 197 hp system output and a 0-100 km/h time of 8.7 seconds. The car’s own 1.83 kWh battery is charged only by the engine and regenerative braking, not from an external plug.

Alongside the Hybrid+, MG introduced a simpler entry point to the range in 2026: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol producing 116 hp, paired with a 5-speed manual and no electrification at all. That version starts from 19,284 euros in Standard trim, about 3,200 euros below the Hybrid+, which makes the ZS one of the cheapest SUVs over 4.4 metres long on the Spanish market. In Comfort trim the petrol car costs 22,824 euros, slightly more than the hybrid, so it undercuts the Hybrid+ only at the bottom of the range.

Both versions share the same body and interior, built around a 4,430 mm length, 1,818 mm width and 2,610 mm wheelbase. The battery-electric ZS EV that once sat alongside the petrol and hybrid models has been discontinued, replaced in MG’s European lineup by the separate, dedicated MGS5 EV.

The ZS Hybrid+ carries a seven-year manufacturer warranty in Spain and an official combined fuel economy figure of around 5.0 l/100 km, positioning it as one of the more affordable self-charging hybrid SUVs sold in the country.

Specs
General
Body type SUV
Transmission 3-speed automatic
Dimensions 4430x1818x1635
Performance
Power 197 hp
0–100 8.7 s
Range & battery
Battery 1.83 kWh
Drivetrain
Drivetrain FWD
Price
Price from €22,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does the MG ZS cost?
The MG ZS starts from €22,490 (Europe, Sep 2026).
How powerful is the MG ZS?
The MG ZS produces up to 197 hp.
How fast is the MG ZS from 0–100 km/h?
The MG ZS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds.
What battery does the MG ZS have?
The MG ZS uses a 1.83 kWh battery.
What type of car is the MG ZS?
The MG ZS is a SUV.
Is the MG ZS Hybrid+ a plug-in hybrid?
No. The ZS Hybrid+ is a self-charging hybrid, meaning its 1.83 kWh battery is topped up by the petrol engine and regenerative braking, not by plugging in. There is no plug-in or battery-electric version of this generation of ZS sold in Spain.
What is the cheapest MG ZS engine in Spain?
MG added a simpler 1.5-litre petrol-only version with 116 hp and a 5-speed manual gearbox in 2026, priced from 19,284 euros in Standard trim, about 3,200 euros below the Hybrid+. Only that trim is cheaper than the hybrid - in Comfort the petrol car costs 22,824 euros, a little above the Hybrid+.
How does the MG ZS Hybrid+ powertrain work?
It pairs a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, producing around 106 hp on its own, with a more powerful electric motor through a 3-speed automatic transmission, for a combined system output of 197 hp. MG markets this self-charging hybrid layout as Hybrid+.

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