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Originally Posted by redzed
Why not the gs? It's got 120kw on the base 2wd rather than 80 for the zs. For me I dont know how a car that size can actually be ok to drive with 80kw.
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A few reasons...
I think the rear end of the GS is horrid, ugly doesn't begin to explain it for me, I do like the front but it is also bigger - too big for what we need in reality, apart from engine + awd it doesn't warrant the price jump, I think there are genuinely better cars out there for GS money. The ZS is priced at a point that its very attractive value for money + 7 year warranty etc. (likely longer than ill own it), it has nailed the brief to attract the average person value for money. I am thinking the 1.0 Turbo, something I never thought id say.
The biggest reason im considering it is the build quality, I didn't think the build quality of the 3 and GS was really there (in modern terms), but the little things, the door shut of the ZS sounds quality, infact it sounds and feels like a Golf, the steering wheel, indicators etc. feels quality like I expect in a Mazda/VW etc. All things that genuinely surprised me, I was expecting to hate it and walk away but im actually considering it, MG is like Hyundai was 15-20 years ago, but instead of taking 10 years to improve the quality its taken them 5. And I know the warranty is buying market share but its impressive they are backing their cars to that length, most manufacturers take far longer to back their cars.
Then there is what has been said here which I agree with...
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Originally Posted by mattie007
Had one today while my 3 was in for service. It was only registered this morning so brand spanking new. It had a very good nav system on this top spec model.
Here’s my thoughts:
- build quality is superb, best modern MG yet. Interior design is stylish, simplistic and overall a nice place to be. A good mix of materials.
- love the touchscreen (one of the best on the market according to my stepdad who delivers top end cars to customers). Synced to my iPhone in seconds and the built in nav is brilliant, very modern
- handling is as sharp as my 3, I tried all 3 driving modes on duel carriageway, roundabouts and back roads. You can tell a difference unlike what the press reports say, although perhaps its a bit of a gimmick.
- looks very modern and stylish, the chrome grille and lights stand out
- gearbox is lovely and smooth, not once did it feel notchy.
- the 1.5 engine feels smoother and delivers the power better than my 3 (same engine, but with a different map) Theres no hesitation and above 2.5k revs almost feels like it has a small turbo. Its not a quick car, but drop a gear and it moves. I would have liked to try the 1L auto but thats for another time.
- Leather seats are very comfortable, I was hoping for heated seats but even though it was -2 when I picked the car up, the seats did't feel cold.
- massive boot and loads of room inside
- 47mpg over 100 miles of mixed driving
- rear parking camera is great
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Interestingly here there is no Nav.