One major flaw holds the top-spec MG ZS back from cementing itself as a top-tier option in the small SUV segment.

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

The MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite, the entry grade model in the line-up, is priced from $33,990 drive-away, which pushes this new model into a financial space the previous generation ZS didn’t occupy.

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 ...

You can read into that whatever you'd like, but it doesn't scream "confidence in our products" to the team here at CarsGuide. That said, we have the MG ZS - a smaller SUV with similarly sharp pricing ...

Price is based on Glass's Information Services third party pricing data for the lowest priced MG ZS 2023 variant. The Price excludes costs such as stamp duty, other government charges and options.