September 22, 2021
MG Motor Australia is proud to announce the return of MG Show and Shine, supporting Australian Red Cross. The month-long event celebrates the rich heritage and bright future for the MG brand and shines a spotlight on the many fascinating stories behind the cars and their owners. Open to entries from 15th September – 15th October 2021, our owner’s participation will not only help us to showcase the wide range of MG vehicles in Australia,...
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September 16, 2021
The MG ZS fit all these and more. We wanted a car that was economical to run in town, but with enough power and cabin room for us to travel to visit family a couple of times a year. The interior is very comfortable, well set out and has all the features we needed. There is a full colour 8-inch touchscreen, leather seats, adjustable steering wheel / driver’s seat and ice cold air con. Being...
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September 8, 2021
Q. WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC CAR? A. An electric vehicle (or EV) has no combustion engine like petrol and diesel models. It uses electrical energy stored in a rechargeable battery to drive the vehicle electrical motor(s). The MG ZS EV is an electric vehicle with a large-capacity 44.5kW/h underfloor battery and a front-mounted motor driving the front wheels. Q. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC CARS? A. The most notable benefit of electric cars is...
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August 31, 2021
The MG ZST arrived in the busy small SUV segment in 2021. Initially offered in two trims – Excite and Essence – it complemented the existing MG ZS range by offering sharper styling and a suite of advanced driver assist systems that were previously not seen on a small SUV from MG. Shortly after, MG launched two more entry grades of ZST to the market – Core and Vibe. The 2021 MG ZST is powered by a naturally aspirated 84kW/150Nm...
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August 27, 2021
It’s no surprise that home charging is the most common way to charge an electric vehicle, with around 80% of all car charging happening on driveways and in garages across the country. This is likely due to the fact that charging your electric vehicle from home is noticeably cheaper and more convenient than other methods of charging. But just how easy is it to charge your electric car from the comfort of your home, and...
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August 19, 2021
If you are thinking about buying an electric car, one question you will most certainly have thought about is how long does it take to charge an electric car. With traditional petrol and diesel vehicles taking a matter of minutes to fill up from empty, charging time is a concern amongst those interested in switching to electric. Electric vehicle charging is slower than conventional fuel-filling because the power is transferred in a different way and...
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August 13, 2021
Can an MG ZS EV work for your family? What we love Comfortable, practical interior with enough room for a young family Plenty of safety features to protect your precious cargo Interior materials hold up well under family use I’ve reached the three-month mark into my 2021 MG ZS EV long-term loan, and I’ve come to appreciate the MG as the quietest member of my household. For this review, I’ve chosen to delve into the ZS EV’s family-friendly credentials, given...
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August 5, 2021
The brand is achieving big things in Australia, even though it only has three models: the ZS/ZST/ZS EV, HS and MG3 The MG ZS compact SUV has become the first Chinese car to achieve a top 10 monthly sales result in Australia. MG registered 1786 sales of the ZS in July, placing it 10th in the list of best-selling models. The figure represents a 446 per cent increase on the vehicle’s July 2020 result, and the ZS’s year-to-date sales...
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July 26, 2021
MG MOTOR Australia is literally selling vehicles by the shipload, having filled the entire manifest of the Primrose Ace car carrier with 4800 of its Chinese-made hatchbacks and SUVs. It is the first time the brand has occupied a whole ship with vehicles bound for Australia; these vessels usually contain vehicles from a mixture of manufacturers. Nevertheless, the Primrose Ace vessel docked at Port Kembla near Sydney on July 13 having departed Shanghai Harbour in...
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July 19, 2021
MG leading a big charge from the Chinese auto brands. MG ZS/ZST – up 434 per cent MG’s compact SUV has stormed into the lead of an intensely competitive segment thanks to sales surging from 1704 in the first half of 2020 to 9093 for the same period this year. ZS sales have grown exponentially with the introduction of the newer ZST variant, which has also recently added cheaper Core and Vibe grades. The ZS/ZST is...
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