MG eZS Electric SUV To Also Come With Petrol Engine Option

by V3Cars Team on Friday, Oct 25 2019

An official document reveals that the non-electric versions of the highly-anticipated MG eZS SUV just cleared a red tape. It confirms that besides the eZS all-electric SUV, MG will also launch two petrol-powered versions of the SUV. One with a 1.5-litre non-turbo engine and one with a 1.0-litre turbo along with hybrid tech.

Here are the confirmed specs:

	MG ZS Petrol Specs
Engine	1.5-litre Non-Turbo	1.0-litre Turbo Hybrid
Power	106PS @ 6000RPM	111PS @ 5200RPM
Wheelbase	2589mm/2580mm
Length	4314mm
Width	1809mm
Height	1620mm

The ZS will compete with the very popular Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. In addition, the electric version of the SUV (eZS) will launch in December of 2019 to compete with the electric-only Hyundai Kona.

Here is the specs comparison of the MG eZS electric SUV with the Hyundai Kona:

Specs	Hyundai Kona	MG ZS Electric SUV
Power	136PS	143PS
Torque	395Nm	353Nm
Battery Capacity	39.2kWh	44.5kWh
Acceleration 0-100kmph	9.7 seconds	8.5 seconds
Top Speed	155kmph	140kmph
Euro-Spec Range	312km (claimed)	372km (claimed)
India-Spec Range	452km (claimed)	NA
Length	4180mm	4314mm
Width	1800mm	1809mm
Height	1570mm	1620mm
Wheelbase	2600mm	2579mm
Ground Clearance	172mm (estimated)	NA
Price	Rs. 23.86 lakh (ex-Delhi)	Rs. 22 lakh (est.)
Standard Car Warranty	3 year (unlimited km)	7 year (1,30,000km) - in UK
Battery Warranty	8 year (1,60,000km)	7 year (1,30,000km) - in UK

The slight difference between the Hyundai and the MG’s take on differentiating the electric SUV. The Hyundai Kona is only available in full electric form. However, MG will also get the petrol engine options of the ZS to compete with the Hyundai Creta. This could make the eZS look like an overpriced version of the Creta rival. Meanwhile, Hyundai doesn’t have the Kona’s cheaper, non-electric versions in India. We can expect the petrol versions of the ZS to launch soon after the eZS’ launch in December 2019.

Also read: MG eZS Electric SUV Launching in December 2019

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