I have just ordered a new MG ZS Hybrid+, and I’m starting to wonder whether I’ve made the biggest mistake of my life.

[PiotrIr]

I took it for a test drive at the dealer and loved the car. However, I’ve since started reading and watching more about it, and I’ve found some issues that make me wonder whether I’ve made a huge mistake.

I watched this video:
It was really worrying because the car seems like it could even be dangerous when overtaking, and MG’s service also looks very poor.

I also watched a video showing how the car behaves at top speed on a German motorway:


It looked terrible. It sounded like it was falling apart, and the lack of power at one stage was terrifying, especially when overtaking. When I watched other videos with hybrids on this channel, e.g. Hyundai Kona or Peugeot – they are way better.

I probably won’t drive at 170 km/h, but I may occasionally drive at 140–150 km/h.

On top of this, it seems to lose around 33% of its value in the first year, which I think may be because of unhappy owners wanting to get rid of the car.

Could any owners of this model comment on this, especially the over-revving issue and the noise when driving at 140–150 km/h?

 

[p3x289]

Welcome
You probably read my post on my purchase of an year old car
I am aware of the over revving issue in these motors
I wouldn't worry about it, just enjoy the car. There is a pod cast on you tube from the team at MGEVs which is worth listning.

 

[PiotrIr]

Welcome
You probably read my post on my purchase of an year old car
I am aware of the over revving issue in these motors
I wouldn't worry about it, just enjoy the car. There is a pod cast on you tube from the team at MGEVs which is worth listning.

Thank you for your reply.
I think I included the podcast in my post - if you mentioned different one, could you give me a link please? Actually this podcast makes me worry about the over revving issue and I wonder why you think I shouldn't?

 

[p3x289]

here you go link
This was over a year ago. I think theirs were 2024 models.
I have owned mine for over a week and have driven on smaller inclines and also at 70mph, no issues whatsoever.

 

[salty]

Wouldn't worry, most reviews are a load of cobblers. There's loads of happy customers of these cars. I've said before, and I know it's a different model. But if I had listened to reviews, comments etc.
I wouldn't have bought my X Power, but I've got a mind of me own, and bought it.
And it's been bloody brilliant! Some reviews can be good, but only so far.
Good luck with your purchase.

 

[PiotrIr]

here you go link
This was over a year ago. I think theirs were 2024 models.
I have owned mine for over a week and have driven on smaller inclines and also at 70mph, no issues whatsoever.

Thank you, I hope with 2026 version I will get a better experience than the podcast guest. They clearly were unhappy owners.

 

[PiotrIr]

Wouldn't worry, most reviews are a load of cobblers. There's loads of happy customers of these cars. I've said before, and I know it's a different model. But if I had listened to reviews, comments etc.
I wouldn't have bought my X Power, but I've got a mind of me own, and bought it.
And it's been bloody brilliant! Some reviews can be good, but only so far.
Good luck with your purchase.

Thank you. I hope you are right, I'm swapping my Suzuki S Cross which I'm very happy off. only reason why I'm doing this is that the Suzuki has manual gear box. And only reason why I'm not buying a new Suzuki S Cross is that it has very difficult way to disable a new mandatory noisy security features. Otherwise it is a perfect car and I hope I won't be disappointed of the MG.

 

[salty]

I'm sure you won't. And don't forget pics, when you get it.