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2017 MG ZS 1.5T

The 2017 MG ZS 1.5T is a SUV. It has a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 163 hp (121 kW), with front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.5 seconds and top speed is 112 mph (180 km/h).

2017 MG ZS
2017
Year
1,490 cc
Engine
163 hp
Power
6-speed DCT
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

ABOUT THE 2017 MG ZS 1.5T

Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 14, 2026.

SPECS

Make MG Model ZS
Year 2017 Version / Trim 1.5T
Body Style SUV Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Dover White, Pebble Black, Dynamic Red, Medal Silver, Ion Blue, Smoke Grey, Lemon Ice, Monsoon Grey, Tarmac Grey
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In China
Drive Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Transmission 6-speed DCT
Engine 1.5L Turbo 4-cyl Engine Size 1,490 cc
Power 163 hp / 121 kW Torque 230 Nm / 170 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 8.5 sec Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Wheelbase 2,585 mm Kerb Weight 1,381 kg (3,045 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2017 SUVS

Compared with other 2017 SUVs in our database, its 163 hp is 44% less than the average 2017 SUV (289 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.1 seconds slower than average, and it is 26% lighter than the typical SUV.

2017 MG ZS 1.5TAverage 2017 SUVsDifference
Power 163 hp 289 hp (90 cars) -44%
Torque 230 Nm 369 Nm (89 cars) -38%
0–60 mph 8.5 s 7.4 s (94 cars) +15%
Top speed 112 mph 120 mph (94 cars) -6%
Kerb weight 1,381 kg 1,866 kg (97 cars) -26%
Engine size 1,490 cc 2,935 cc (89 cars) -49%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2017 SUVs with similar power to the 2017 MG ZS 1.5T.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2017 MG ZS 1.5T 163 hp 8.5 s 1,381 kg
2017 Honda CR-V AWD 160 hp 9.0 s 1,600 kg
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD 166 hp 9.0 s 1,680 kg
2017 Changan CS55 Plus 169 hp 9.5 s 1,340 kg
2017 Chery Tiggo 7 1.5T 156 hp 9.8 s 1,500 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE MG ZS

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Navigation System
Digital Instrument Cluster
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitor
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Panoramic Roof
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Roof Rails
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start
Tow Bar / Tow Package
Spare Tyre