Old Friend, New Look: The MG ZS Hybrid+ soon enters the Pakistani market.
A new, streamlined design for the entry level MG, now with a hybrid powertrain and an array of features.
The new MG ZS Hybrid+ is soon to enter the Pakistani market, and while the exact trims are yet to be announced, the new stylized look is certainly a breath of fresh air to the now aging ZS. With the new 1.5 ltr hybrid powered 4-cylinder, the MG ZS Hybrid+ does not shy away from a quick sprint. With over 185 HP, thanks to the added, self charging battery pack. But the strengths of the ZS Hybrid+ do not lay in its power train, as good as it is, but in the impeccable range of features the car boasts, even as an entry level, B-segment SUV. It’s no longer simply a younger brother to the MG HS. With this range of features, it might as well be the head of the family.
Just looking at the specs compared to its earlier form, we can see how much the ZS Hybrid+ differs from its predecessor.
Performance Metric | MG ZS | MG ZS Hybrid+ |
|---|---|---|
Engine Architecture | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Hybrid with auto-recharging |
Pure EV Distance | -0 km | ~85 km |
Battery Size | - | 1.8 kWh |
Combined Average | ~384 - 480 km | ~800 - 870 km |
Body Geometry | Conventional SUV | Conventional SUV |
To top off the upgrade, the MG ZS Hybrid plus boasts a wide arrange of features including:
- 360 degree surround view camera: Gives a full bird's eye view around the car, making tight parking and manoeuvring in the streets of Pakistan far easier.
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Automatically maintains a set distance from the car in front, so if you do a lot of travelling around M1, M2 or other motorway, it’s going to be quite a comfortable ride.
- Lane keep assist and departure warning: Gently corrects and alerts if you drift out of a lane without indicating.
- Active emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection: Automatically brakes if it senses an imminent collision, perfect for those roads full of carts, cyclists and rickshaws.
- Blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alert: Out and about in the old districts of Lahore? The blindspot detection system has your back, guiding you through all the tight curves.
And if that wasn’t enough, the MG ZS Hybrid+ comes with a personalized MG iSmart application. So if you want to keep check of your driving stats, vehicle performance and maintenance, this app is your personal assistant for getting the most out of your ZS Hybrid+.
So as life goes, its out with the old, and in with the bold. And with an entry level budget where looks just aren’t enough, the MG ZS Hybrid+ sways the hybrid market with its goody bag of features. A true magician on the road.