Video Summary
Here is the summary of the electric car review video:Two variations of the MG ZS EV model are available: Essence and Excite.
Essence costs approximately $45,365 and Excite is around $41,365 after the Clean Car Rebate.
Both variations provide 320 kilometers per charge.
The car looks alright on its 17-inch alloys and is genuinely baffling how cheap it is.
The car has heated seats, climate control, rain sensing wipers, four USB charging ports, and ample potato storage.
The Essence model offers a massive panoramic sunroof that opens fully.
There is a lot of legroom in the back with a completely flat floor and good headroom.
The boot is bigger with a very low floor and has cargo net thingies, too.
The car has all the charging adaptors.
The vehicle to load adaptor is currently unavailable, with the pricing to be announced in early 2023.
The MG iSmart mobile app allows remote car control but is not yet available in New Zealand.
It has a 10.1-inch touchscreen display with reasonably fast response time.
The touchscreen is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible, although both are cabled.
Also has a 360-degree camera mode, which is pretty cool.
Seats are comfortable and are electric in the top-spec version, though there is no lumbar support and only synthetic leather seats.
Driving on regular roads is quiet with light steering.
The regenerative braking is adjustable.
There are three power modes: Eco (maximizes range), Normal (moderate response), and Sport (much more responsive).
The car handles pretty well for what it is; the center of gravity is also lower, which helps it cling to corners.
The car has a five-star safety rating and a seven-year unlimited kilometer warranty that includes the battery; creeks and rattles are not covered under this warranty.
If range and price are considered, you'd be crazy not to test drive this car.
