Popular Chinese SUV moves upmarket: 2025 MG ZS petrol pricing confirmed as new model jumps Chery Tiggo 4 to chase down GWM Haval Jolion, Mazda CX-30, Mitsubishi ASX, Subaru Crosstrek & Toyota Corolla Cross

MG has confirmed local pricing and specification for the non-hybrid versions of its new-generation ZS small SUV range.

Due in local showrooms mid-next month, the three grade ZS range joins the two-level ZS Hybrid+ line-up introduced late last year.

Representing 45 per cent of the brand’s more than 50,000 sales in 2024, the ZS stands as the best-selling small SUV in the country, and the compact five-seater’s continued popularity is critical for MG’s ongoing success in Australia.

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And with new competitors arriving almost by the day and price reductions rife its cost-of-entry and standard specification list are all important.

Drive-away pricing for the ZS Excite begins at $26,990, rising to $29,990 for the Essence and $31,990 for the Essence Turbo. Big jumps from the old car's bargain basement $22,990 entry point.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro becomes the new affordable SUV king at $23,990, drive-away, as the ZS looks to challenge the GWM Haval Jolion, Mazda CX-30, Mitsubishi ASX, Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Corolla Cross.

The Excite and Essence are powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine sending 81kW/140Nm to the front wheels, while as the name implies, the top-spec Turbo Essence picks up turbo-petrol power for an impressive 125kW/275Nm.

Official combined cycle fuel consumption for the non-turbo models is 6.7L/100km, with the turbo returning 6.9L/100km.

All models feature MG’s ‘i-Smart’ safety suite, alloy wheels, sat nav and a reversing camera as well as Android Auto / Apple CarPlay connectivity as standard. The ZS hybrid received a four-star ANCAP safety rating.

2025 MG ZS petrol interior

Rim size steps up an inch on each grade, starting as 16-inch for the Excite, 17s on the Essence and 18s on the Turbo Essence.

A 10.25-inch multimedia display in the Excite grows to 12.3-inch in the upper models, which also pick up a 360-degree HD camera view, synthetic (PVC) seat trim rather than cloth and six-way power-adjustable heated front seats.

2025 MG ZS pricing

Prices listed are national drive-away