MG ZS review – better than a Dacia Duster? | What Car?

Watch our new MG ZS review to find out everything you need to know about this bargain SUV. Is it really better than a Dacia Duster?

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[OldLien]

I am 6ft 6" and I have no problem driving this car, and the auto is a lot better car to drive, it's a nice car to drive it's just you MATE!

[matthewwebb]

Having owned one (auto exclusive) for 2 years it's perfectly acceptable. You get what you pay for. It did us well, great deep boot for camping and if you have a large dog etc. Fuel economy is not impressive but it's not a hybrid so as to be expected.

[nvgxqmu]

I don't think the guy likes admitting just how good Chinese cars really are. He's also totally wrong about the sped of loading of the info system. Plus, and most importantly, the info system shouldn't be looked at when driving, so it's where it should be. In fact I reckon it's time they made the info system switch es off when the cars on the road. As for ride quality, the reviewer is basically a LIAR! He's talking absolute rubbish. The car rides like a dream and the gearbox is a smooth as silk, Why do these certain reviewers lie in this way?

[C.i.c.ha.w.o.d.a]

The fact that the Duster has been mentioned more times than this one and used as benchmark speaks volumes.

[MarthaMansbridge]

Had the original version of this in 2019. The 1.0 Auto - it was a perfectly pleasant car to drive, nice suspension, handled well, was punchy. Can’t understand the complaints at all and especially for this price.

[TravelwithPavel]

I just got this car yesterday as a hire for 5 days in Spain, drove 150 today and tomorrow have 450km trip and I don't agree with your review. It drove pretty well, had 1, 5 liter and ride wasn't too hard, there was 0 problem with shifting gears and overall it felt fine. Yes its not a Mercedes, but it doesn't cost like one. I saw that in Spain its starts at 17200 Euro and my has the extra interior for 1200 and for 18400 is an amazing car, looks much better than Duster and especially interior and its in a price range of Škoda Fabia, but this is much bigger car, more in size of the Karoq, I'm not suprised people are buying it, its a practical SUV which is not the fastest, but it can manage driving with no issues, just have to downshift from time to time, but even for longer trip is fine, had no issue with seating position as well. Its good car for that price, it looks and drives like 25k Euro car.

[andlask]

MG ZS is a great comfortable and spacious car for long driving and I am 190 cm tall! The wheel is on the right position with no need to move it in or out and very comfortable for driving also! All the other accessories are great too! Very spacious inside as in front as in the back seats! Price and quality really value for money!

[Adamace]

I'm trying hard to change my current car, but sky high prices are putting me out the market altogether, i work full time and trying hard to save up every penny i can, rather then get into debt, I'm really considering the mg zs, I don't do many miles approx 5k a year, i have 3 teenagers so need the space, i don't really care about the badge on the front, i want a simple car to get me about, i don't even want a turbo as my current car had to have a replacement and they are not cheap, the mg really seems to fit everything i need in a car, hopefully in the near future I'll be getting one

[nicktarboxphotography]

I have owned my ZS 1.0T now for 6 months and have had no issues with the gear changing or the ride, I would recommend this to anyone, slight issues with some dashboard creaking when the car is cold but then settles once the temperature increases, overall though really happy 😊

[SCD]

I had a Juke and now a MG ZS/Auto for 2 years. No problems or issues for me.

[TheDirkdams]

I live in Spain and driving a mg zs 1.5 for 2 years now ! End of the year I am driving up to Belgium for the 3th time whit it and it's a real comfortable car takes about 6 l of fuel every 100 km and it the best car you can by for that price here in Spain 15000€ ! The same as a Kia Picanto . Si what would you choose

[crabman]

I have one and honest impressions:

- it might look big but the suspension isn’t great and you feel every bump badly for some odd reason not the most comfortable drive, been in 2007 cars more comfortable but it’s whatever

- bad fuel economy. Says 1 litre automatic but takes more fuel than my old 1.6

- looks lovely and nice interior

- very nippy

- good car for its price but if you can afford the HS it’s the better choice in basically every area. Bigger, more premium and comfortable.

ZS is still great though. I just live in London and hate dealing with bumpy roads

[HowDareYouu]

if they fix the steering wheel, the gearbox & the infotainment this would be nicer than the current duster(not the 2024 one)

[qwertyqwerty-zidr]

The new duster looks better exterior/interior, but this mg s interior looks a bit more expensive. I believe the overall package duster is better, this would be my choice

[marksapollo]

This design is better looking than the Duster. But it’s still ‘cheap’, even so it highlights just how overpriced cars have become in a very short space of time.

[gniwtram]

Just had one of these for the weekend from Europcar. It was the 1.5 petrol. I agree with all the comments you made plus I found the gear change very vague. Twice I nearly engaged reverse while on the motorway. All sorts of bells and lights warned me but it was disconcerting.

[timbunker]

Just driven one 540 miles in a day, perfectly fine.

[dzonikg]

After for full year consider everything for daily driving and longer routes and now totaly ridiculous price off europe cars i bought Chines car Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and i am totaly happy with it, you get even more then in BMW X3 but instead off 70 000 euro for X3 it costed me 35 000 euros and many things are even done better then in X3.And this is from BMW fan who still have 2 older BMWs at home

[SCD]

MG ZS/Auto for 2 years now. No issues to date. Would have liked better mpg.

[totoianugheorghelucian]

Dacia is a better package overall, but I have to admit the interior on the highest MG trim looks nice.