Overview
The MG ZS is a five-seat B-segment SUV launched in Malaysia in 2026, with front-wheel drive and a choice of turbo-petrol or petrol-hybrid power. It suits buyers after a new compact SUV with either 168 hp or 235 hp. Prices start from RM103,900 and rise to RM109,900.
ZS in 2026 — what's new
The 2026 MG ZS is a new-generation, locally assembled B-segment SUV. Malaysia gets two front-wheel-drive, five-seat versions: the 1.5 Turbo with a 1,496 cc petrol engine, CVT and 168 hp, and the Hybrid+ with a 1,498 cc petrol-hybrid system, eCVT and 235 hp. The two-model range is the current Malaysian line-up.
Which variant to buy
Most buyers should take the Hybrid+ at RM109,900 if the extra RM6,000 is manageable. The gap buys a petrol-hybrid system, eCVT and 67 hp more than the 1.5 Turbo. Pick the RM103,900 Turbo when keeping the initial outlay down matters more than the extra performance. Both are front-wheel-drive five-seaters, so this is a powertrain-led decision rather than a choice between different seating layouts.
Verdict
The ZS enters the B-SUV class with a straightforward two-version range and a clear RM6,000 step from turbo petrol to hybrid power. Its entry price sits close to the GAC GS3 and MG S5, but is RM3,900 above the BYD Atto 2 and far above the Perodua Ativa’s RM62,500 starting price. The Hybrid+’s 235 hp output gives it the stronger on-paper case.
MG ZS dimensions
Representative body-type outline, drawn to scale from the car's length and height.
Variants (2)
RM103,900–RM109,900 · est. from RM1,060/mo
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 168 hp
- Torque
- 275 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,496 cc
- Rated Economy
- 6.9 L/100 km
- Transmission
- CVT Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 443 litres
- Airbags
- 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Center Airbag)
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 101 hp
- Motor Horsepower
- 134 hp
- Torque
- 128 Nm
- Motor Torque
- 250 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,498 cc
- Battery Capacity
- 1.83 kWh
- Rated Economy
- 4.7 L/100 km
- 0-100 km/h
- 8.7 seconds
- Transmission
- eCVT Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 443 litres
- Airbags
- 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Center Airbag)
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MG ZS FAQ
How much is the MG ZS in Malaysia?
The MG ZS costs RM103,900 for the 1.5 Turbo and RM109,900 for the Hybrid+ in Malaysia.
Which MG ZS variant should I buy?
Choose the Hybrid+ if you can stretch to it: RM6,000 adds a petrol-hybrid system, eCVT and 235 hp. The 1.5 Turbo is the lower-cost route into the ZS with 168 hp and a CVT.
Is the MG ZS a hybrid?
The MG ZS is available as a petrol-hybrid in Hybrid+ form. It uses a 1,498 cc petrol-hybrid system with 235 hp and an eCVT. The 1.5 Turbo is petrol-only.
Is the MG ZS locally assembled in Malaysia?
Yes. The 2026 MG ZS sold in Malaysia is locally assembled.
