MG ZS review - better than a Dacia Duster? | What Car?
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- 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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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.
do you think it will last for 5 years fault free? just asking as im considering buying one
@@Galacticmaster we now have an electric one, but it's been back at MG for well over a month.. OK it's covered by the warranty but I couldn't recommend one any longer. Maybe the petrol...
The fact that the Duster has been mentioned more times than this one and used as benchmark speaks volumes.
Its the price that is benchmarked isnt it?
and quality@@MrJeffHead
The lower spec DACIA are a tad plastic inside. I have a friend who has one of these MG and to be honest it`s like a mid spec 2020 AUDI inside. It rides fine around town, has a fair bit of spec. I think it is an auto box, and pulls well.
Both DACIA and MG are good for the money though. Why pay £30,000 for a MINI?
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!
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.
If you have drive enough car, you won't talk shxt like that.
I also have an MG ZS 2019 excite, at the time when I bought, it was £13,000. No problem whatsoever in the 4 year of ownership. It is a budget car, yes, but what fault is that? Family car is all about practicality and low cost. And MG's sales speaks volume, it is the fastest growing brand in the UK and their revenue jumped over 200% in 2023. Obviously, people that don't own them complains the most.
@@owenhehewhats the mpg?
@@noneB974 About 38-42, high way can get maybe 43
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
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
If you buy/ lease it new and use it for up to 3 years, then do it. But, if you want to use it for a long time or buy it used, then I would opt for an older HoToMa (Honda/Toyota/Mazda)
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.
It's cheap, but it is unreliable and it will be incurring huge costs after getting out of the warranty.
Plus: why would be someone so dumb to buy a Chinese commies' clunker?
@@codincoman9019
A seven year old MG will be worthless anyway, so repair costs are not really a problem. If you are going to pay £1000 for a seven year old MG with 80k in the clock, it's just about disposable motoring. Buy one, it breaks, throw it away and get another one.
Which year model is this?
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.
Just got back from 1 week rental from Europcar myself with a ZS, I fully concur with what you state!!
The two things that I hated the most with the car were: 1) cannot move the steering wheel in and out means you're close to the wheel and as it happens i could not rest any of my elbows on the central arm rest nor the doors arm rest... how silly. and 2) engine is just too weak with hardly any torque. 1 week rental in Scotland I could not overtake a single car/lorry... frustrating !
The rest of the review is fair and after i realized later how affordable the car is, it made more sense...
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
instead of Dacia Duster 3, buy MG HS if you don't need 4x4, it's your best choice
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 😊
What is average fuel consumption?
if they fix the steering wheel, the gearbox & the infotainment this would be nicer than the current duster(not the 2024 one)
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!
I had a Juke and now a MG ZS/Auto for 2 years. No problems or issues for me.
Ok looking but power is not good at all.
This is perfect for local journeys but my Tiguan went into vw for a service and I thought why not rent myself a zs for a change and I went to Cornwall from Essex in it and it was comftable but 5 speed manual???!!! 100 hp
Got this...largely because it's a good 20% cheaper than its nearest competitor and we thought it has the best boot if you have a dog, even though it has a ridiculously high 74cm tailgate, the boot is nice and big and doesn't have a silly sloping roof like most others.
Is that the monument silver colour?
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.
I don't think it's better than the new Duster, that appeared couple of days ago.
@@leontedumitruthe dacia duster îs better from every Point of view Think renault as a car maker and chinese car makers and that says it all
Ehhh. No. Renault used to be notorious for electrical faults, those are mostly gone. These days the problems are clutch and gearbox related. On the Dacia, also corrosion. Fair enough most of its hidden (under body or on parts that on all cars eventually rust) but it's embarrassing on a year old car (or less) having rust visible at a glance I'd you happen to look at the right angle through the alloys
Duster looks better
Got a pair roller skates better that a duster, awful drive.
Just driven one 540 miles in a day, perfectly fine.
Dacia is a better package overall, but I have to admit the interior on the highest MG trim looks nice.
@@ndukasmithWhat did they say that made you reply like that ? Completely needless
Sadly its not, at least on the outgoing Duster, true.
@ndukasmith maybe he wants to compare the two, you pillock.
@@ndukasmith I told you on and on...this is exactly what happens when you forget to take your medicine
Duster is better, but it doesn't have an automatic variant
MG ZS/Auto for 2 years now. No issues to date. Would have liked better mpg.
Για Κινεζικό καλά τα πάει. Όσο για ποιότητα θα το δούμε μετά τα δύο χρόνια.🇬🇷💖
Dammmm a digital display at £21000?!? That’s unheard of.
It doesn’t actually do much other than show a nice picture of the car, so it’s pointless.
@@oliverstemp9132it shows the car in front, lane assist/departure as well
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
Dacia Duster is still a better package and way better for off-road, which is something that Duster owners actually look for. Better interior for the MG, but basically the MG is a raised road car, a raised estate.
I'm sorry but that's just not true, having both here.
@@davidspencer7254 I do believe it is true. Still a great value car, wondering if all the money is going to go to China?
@@davidspencer7254 But you don't give money to the chinese when you buy Duster so that a huge plus
The MG sedan just won 0 stars NCAP 😄 🤣
@BrateTebra123 Renault Zoe got 0 stars Euro NCAP. Just as relevant.
I rented a small car from Europecar at Manchester. I ended up with one of these. What a shed! It only had 7000 miles on the clock, there was a knocking on the steering wheel at every turn, the road noise was horrendous too, the car kept throwing up messages that there was a stability control problem and a fault on the ABS. The worst car that I have ever had as a rental. Utter junk!
If it had to be a combustion engine, surprising that MG hasn't developed a mild hybrid or regular hybrid
MG HS SUV offers hybrid. Supposedly the new MG3 will as well
Hows it compare to a Citreon C5 Aircross?
I'd be more than happy with the model with out the tablet on the center console. That should be an option for more vehicles.
Another cracking video review 👍🏾
Wish you all had the MG Marvel R for review.. it was out in China.. sporty Suv.
MG just landed to Poland with the ZS, MG4 and HS. They’ll expand to Romania next.
From 2024, they’ll have to expand to Switzerland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia.
Cars like this just show how much brands over charge for a badge. We have a SEAT Leon 2021, based on the new Golf, Volkswagen group car and we've had nothing but trouble with it and its terrible Digital screen controlling everything in the car. We have just ordered a new MG HS Trophy because the quality inside feels similar and it has more kit for less than the price of our car, new. No brainer for us.
I had an MG6 a while back, 3yrs old 42,500 on the clock. After my 3 month warranty ran out the central console just packed up......everything that was controlled from there just did not work which left me with the very basic functions controlled via steering column. Cost of replacement for that console was £800, it took months of complaints with customer services to get my contribution down to £400 which for a three and a half year old car with less than 50,000 on the clock i found disgusting.
In the list of Peugeot 2008 Dacia Duster and the MG it would be the order I’ve put them in
How is the rust proofing heard there was issues in Australia of all places
You should try Dacia and then moan.
I had heard BYD have been having rust problems in Australia, I hadn't heard anything about MG.
Honest review 👍
The turbo variant is way better
Highly recommend the automatic MG ZS - excellent value for money
Best selling car in Australia that's not a pickup truck/ute
Whose buying them all, Chinese?
@@robertmitchell6080 everyone
Mg are Rolls Royce vs Dacia if we compare interior of Dacia vs MG
That's the thing with Chinese vehicles, they're very well priced and have decent styling and interior quality, but the chassis, engine, transmission reliability is a bit of an unknown, which makes it hard for someone like me to consider it. Still, these MGs are very popular here in Saudi Arabia.
It’s a Vauxhall engine mate
@@OldLien1 thanks for letting me know. I think the Chinese vehicles use older engines, right?
I had one as a hire car, the steering was actually so vague and light it was unpleasant and it felt like it was going to roll over going round a roundabout at very normal speeds. The engine was slow and noisy. Not mentioned here was how terrible the stereo was, worst sounding speakers in any car.
And the author said it is much better then the 2008 😄 🤣 😂
@@BrateTebra123 it definitely isn’t better than a 2008
@@oliverstemp9132 I know, but it is funny how biased the author is
MG ZS is in the class between Škoda Kamiq or Karoq.
And is worst then both
It is simple , manual transmition and practical for daily use
Unfortunfately , it is not sell in Indonesia
I guess if you must have a new car but this is your budget, then there aren't many options. I actually think it's a decent looking car for the money but the driving experience would be a deal breaker for me. The price of the ZS would get you into a good used car in the same class but of much higher quality and ability -- a 2 year old Qashqai for example, way better than the ZS by any metric.
That's exactly opposite of what I did, I am a ZS owner here. I test drived a few used Qashiqai and decided to go with a new ZS. The video did not mention handling, which in my opinion is better than Qashiqhi.
The auto generated subtitles are hilarious. Nissan Cash Guy anyone? And I'd take a Duster over the MG any day of the week
I do have to say, my neighbour has one of these SUVs and.. well, the entertainment system she told me sucks 😒. I don't know if all MG's have problems like this, especially as VW entertainment systems are being known to be bad too, but I've heard Dacia entertainment systems haven't been bad so... ?
Hum. Its not bad. Its not brilliant either. I think if you took a look at the one that's in the Dacias post 2022 you'd conclude it's pretty stoneage in comparison but with less bugs. The MG one just needs "dead reckoning" turned off if it decides to reset. The physical controls of the Dacia, especially for ventilation are vastly superior but the comfort, ride and quality of the MG interior is sadly day to Dacias night. The heated seats work better on Dacias, but the blindspot monitoring is garbage.
Reviewers dont get the Dacias with the dodgy gearbox and clutch, I have to be frank here and say we get fobbed off a lot here, the MG is a vastly better more comfortable car than the Dacia.
It should be compared to the new Duster,not the old version
Why comparing the MG to old Dacia, the duster has released a very renewed all new version this year. Weird or outdated comparison
This MG has been about for a long time as well. So comparison is justified. Not saying it's any good but a lot of UK buyers have bought them ( they were on heavy discounts back in January ). A lot of Dacia about as well mind
@@robsmall6466 your point is totally valid, and the comparison is also valid. The only reason for my comment is the timing of the comparison. So, if today I'm in the market to compare between both, I shouldn't compare with this old version. That's all. If this video was released 6 months ago, I wouldn't have said a thing.
@@ramyttsh I guess from their perspective the new Dacia Duster isn't on sale yet. The recent vids on RUclips have all been non drives as well. So they can only compare this MG to the current old Dacia which is on sale now
@@robsmall6466 I see, but let's agree that they must have spread the awareness at least as a disclaimer for any buyer watching this video about the new Dacia coming soon, so they don't mess lead people
@@ramyttsh I agree. They should of said compared to the out going Dacia Duster that's soon to be replaced and we'll bring you a verdict on the new model later
Friend of mine was offered either a ZS (subject to delivery time) or Suzuki S Cross (available immediately) on Motability at the same very low cost - no brainer to choose the latter and he's very pleased with it.
So person never tried an MGZS, got an S Cross and was happy with it. I feel informed. 😂
This is way better than s cross ma man wtf are you talking about
It’s a nice car, however to be honest going up hill, power is not that great!
As well! As well! as well!.
Why are electrical adjustments on the seat good? There's a decent height difference between me n the Mrs and now it takes an unacceptable amount of time to move it back
If they made a self charging hybrid l would have purchased one, But they don't,So a purchase a Toyota Yaris Cross,
New 2024 Duster blows this out of the water
I thought about buying new one, but the fuel economy on the auto is shocking 😢
I've owned one for a year now (actually cancelled my Dacia Duster order for it) and I am beyond happy with it. You get exactly what you pay for and it is definitely more premium than the Duster on the inside. The latest 2024 Duster still looks excessively cheap on the inside with all those hard plastics and the back bench is shockingly thin and uncomfortable. MG any day
Dacia duster baby all day
Manual gearbox problems surely addressed by opting the auto box. And last time I checked, the Duster only offers a robotized manual on the top spec.
As for the suggestion to consider a Fabia, which in and of itself may well be a good, surely you would then consider saving a lot of cash by considering an MG3 or a Sandero. Even though the Sandero has almost doubled in price since Covid it's still several thousand cheaper than a Fabia.
Lastly, when you talk about driving dynamics and ride comfort, I wonder if the relativity equation isn't a bit skewed. Okay, it's poor compared to significantly more expensive new cars. But how does it compare to the previous generation of its competitors, because those are its price competitors? And then they have no warranty.
Moreover, many buyers are older people, who have driven cars since the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, and I wonder how the driving dynamics compare to the average car in the 80s, 90s, and even the 2000s, because such are probably perfectly acceptable to many in the target audience?
I got the Duster automatic, its got a dual clutch type. Just curious at the distinction between a robotized manual and an automatic. There is no manual intervention apart from selecting P R N or D.
This doesn't sound like the ZS that we have? It's a perfectly competent SUV which is now approaching the end of its run. It will be replaced in 2025.
But it looks so ... generic ? Even the poor man spec version of said Duster looks muscular , off-roady even. It does look better inside but certainly not on the outside. Bland is the word i was looking for!
Definitely MG the way to go at this great value
I had the misfortune of being given one as a hire car. 200 miles on the clock and the infotainment system failed during my drive to the airport. Not for me thanks.
I very nearly got a ZS EV for my first electric vehicle. The new version is a very attractive car. For, however, it’s got to be able to be a daily ride and a camper conversion.
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Looking at this car makes me even more to buy Duster 3. Thanks for the good review. 🎉
You might wonder why I didn’t go for the MG ZS EV. The main reason is parkability. My Renault Zoe has a much better vehicle to park in a small town like Broxbourne.
You obviously haven't used the 3d parking cameras on a zs ev.
I'd rather buy a second hand Tucson or Sportage thanks but no thanks .
I choose Duster every day of the week :)
If the old Duster is nicer to drive than this, well, that says it all really.
It's a big if.
helo
I had the exclusive only comparison ive had was a logan thats was terrible the mg looks good but poor rust proofing terrible dealer network as they say buy cheap by twice
Personally for around £18k, I'd go for a nice used Skoda Kamiq at around 18 Months old......
Zs is a good package for the money and great interior. But it still looks unbalanced with the arches over the wheels (like a hippo with thin legs). Fifth gear also made this remark a few years ago. I just don’t understand why it’s been designed in this way - It looks odd. I personally prefer the Duster, it’s an awesome package and the new one is amazing.
It looks outdated and out of proportion with those small retracted wheels. Like they glued a SUV body on a VW up
High ground clearance for clearing obstacles, large body for more interior space, skinny tyres for fuel efficiency.
The duster is better in every single way...
And id get neither.
Id get a sandero stepway. Its about the same size inside, drives much better than either of those 2, cheaper to buy,..
Unless you want 4x4, which the zs doesnt get , at all, then id go for a suzuki vitara..
When the duster gets its facelift like the sandero did though, then its another story. Wait until the duster gets the renault captur chassis.
I own this car , nice car
I had this car with exact spec, same engine but with automatic for a week as hire car. It was still brand new only a couple of hundred miles on the clock. It was an absolutely shocking experience. On first glance when I received the keys and found it in the hire car carpark it all looked promising from inside and outside too. I was impressed and said "this is actually very decent". But then after a few miles, the comfort, the interior, entertainment, the fuel consumption... everything was shockingly bad and I mean very BAD. And the most annoying thing of all was that there is NO EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY!!! Why? How much would it cost to ad it in? Is it an extra you have to buy? I couldn't believe this is possible in 2023, and I tried to google it and hoped that it is only a setting I need to find. But NO it just doesn't have it. OMG!!! Its actually could be a safety issue, if you don't know the outside temperature so you cant drive accordingly. Please avoid this car big time, if you want a cheap car buy the Duster. It might have less fake carbon fibre and smaller touchscreen, but at least its a honest and well working SUV with a proved off road capability (with a 4x4 spec). FYI this ZS available only FWD...
Agree I had one on hire on holiday in spain and to begin with i was really impressed. However it then broke down and had to be towed after 3 hours. Very disappointed
Psssst don't say that... we glorify MG here ... the author said it is much better then 2008, let alone the Duster. 😄 🤣
Who whinges about no exterior temp gauge lol.. who gives a s***
Lmao the way bro built up his complain was like the car's wheel randomly fell off or the engine just exploded for some reason 😅 but nope, just trivial bs, roll your window down bruh.
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Looks nice but cheaply made and no good after 3 years. They have great Chinese technology but the mechanics are lacking.
Cheaply made ? It's better than some VW products
New duster is better in every way , in comparison was old duster
Why would anyone buy a car made in China with their human rights record when there are so many other alternatives?
I just can't bring myself to like it
Please, please do not waste your money on an MG ev. Yes on the surface they are ‘good value’ but the reality in my experience unfortunately is that they are very poorly made, lose a fortune in value even in the first year and the garages that service them are basic and un professional. If you absolutely must buy one don’t buy it new at the very least. I’ve just sold mine in the uk, during my year of ownership I had two steering racks replaced (which was a nightmare because even the garage had to beg to mg to do it the second time) , the doors wouldn’t unlock in the rear, the rear seats when you folded them detached and I would say at least every 03rd time it would not turn on without turning it on an off. I would add something positive though , it was quite nice to drive and also I often got more range out of it in the summer than quoted. I brought it one year ago for £35,500 ( they are now selling them new for £26k believe) and have just sold it for the best offer i could for £19k. I’ve owned lots of cars, they all lose money but nothing like this and I’m not rich so couldn’t afford to keep making this mistake and don’t want anyone else to.
@@administrator8 What are you suggesting ?
" is certainly more space in the back than in the Duster" No is not. My only concern with any Dacias would be poor safety record but at least Dacia does not pretend to be anything else than an honest work horse. This car screams FAKE!. Dacia engines will out live any MG engine. Check the used cars websites and see how many MGs pass the 100000 miles bench mark.
Dacia Duster 2 is at the end of its production. MG ZS: - Let's go to Europe.
Won't go up hills in 2nd. Useless
dude wtf
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the duster isn't chinese so that's my mind made up...
when you talk about a two thousand pounds difference the Duster is better choice
It's Chinese nuf said...not for me, thank you v much. You can trust the Chinese to copy the design bits and underneath just fit garbage that won't last
All these MG SUV bleeding things look like they skipped leg day with the piddly little wheels they insisit chucking on.
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@@THEBOYDALEK yup incredibly boring cars
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Duster is way better
Does everything we buy have to be made in China?
These cars all have whining little engines that dont last like all the underpowered crap in the uk.
It's Chinese. So no thanks.
If you are honest you will recognize that is a copy of the hyundai ix35 the chinese are not able to make cars they never were will never be.....
Would not have one for nothing.
Chinese...
Don’t do it.
Two family members have identical ZS Excites in silver and black. They’re both 22 plates and they’ve both had trim fall off. Plus the 1.5 petrol is very slow and noisy and you only get a 5 speed gearbox, the suspension clatters over the bumps. Also, the back seats are cramped with three abreast and so is the boot. Not to mention that re sale values are shocking as they depreciate like it’s falling off a cliff. Just don’t fall into the trap, just buy a used Qashqai or a used Karoq.