MG ZS EV Facelift - Have you ordered?

[johnnyc]

Alas - it was all models of the Zoe they had the airbag removed - confirmed by dealers and Renault themselves after Outright asking. 4 airbags in the car, front driver and passenger, and a passenger and driver thorax airbag, not extending upwards past chest height.

If you check the video you’ll notice a Riveria model (which was the limited edition top spec model along with GT Line) in the side pole test and that’s the model which the dummies head makes direct contact with the pole. So unfortunately it’s all models. Unfortunately I had a lot of dealings with Renault regarding this, and delved a bit deeper than most would.

The lowest model at the time (Play - which had been removed now) didn’t have any of the driver features such as AEBS hence it got an automatic 0 Star across the board. But according to the actual report the safety inside the car was one of the poorest in recent years and even if it had all the auto driving safety features as standard, it wouldn’t get much more than 1 or 2 stars safety rating. The car we were buying (Gt Edition) had the AEBS removed due to chop shortages - but that only lasted for about 5 weeks, after the fallout from the NCAP they found enough chips to reinstate this.

The reason Renault said they removed the head airbag was supposedly due to their own research showing there was no record of a single accident in France of a side pole impact. But none of the other vehicles have had this removed.

It became such an issue - especially Renault’s attitude towards the issue - that the owner of RZOC (Renault Zoe Owners Club) sold his Zoe and got a Kona (I believe).

I think it’s only the basic version of the Zoe that has had the side impact protection removed.
The new NCAP rating picked up on the removal / omission of the safety feature and then dropped the rating to zero !.
This video from “EV Nick” explains the situation perfectly.

 

[Deleted member 7171]

Just had an email from Masters Dealership they are closing at the end of the month

Hope this isn't the start of a trend!?

 

[Eclectic]

The reason Renault said they removed the head airbag was supposedly due to their own research showing there was no record of a single accident in France of a side pole impact. But none of the other vehicles have had this removed.

It became such an issue - especially Renault’s attitude towards the issue - that the owner of RZOC (Renault Zoe Owners Club) sold his Zoe and got a Kona (I believe).

That is correct. Craig still runs the Club, but felt he couldn't risk his family in the ZE50, especially in view of Renault's dismissive attitude to the complaints they received.

 

[Hobbyist]

Just had an email from Masters Dealership they are closing at the end of the month

Which branch is this?

 

[Sparqx]

She’s here Picked her up this afternoon and couldn’t be happier

 

[jds1972]

She’s here Picked her up this afternoon and couldn’t be happier

hoping to pick mine up within this week, same spec & colour enjoy

 

[sha66ir]

She’s here Picked her up this afternoon and couldn’t be happier

Is she an SR or LR?

 

[Lovemyev]

Is she an SR or LR?

Looks like a Std Trophy or Trophy i-connect ??.
It's hard to tell, but the front seats look leather ( ish ).
Can't see if it's got a pan roof ??.

 

[Hotlush]

Looks like a Std Trophy or Trophy i-connect ??.
It's hard to tell, but the front seats look leather ( ish ).
Can't see if it's got a pan roof ??.

Roofbars so at least a trophy.

 

[Lovemyev]

Roofbars so at least a trophy.

Shoot ! - Missed that one, thanks !.
Std Trophy or Trophy i-Connect in LR is good enough for me !.

 

[Vipar]

Which branch is this?

West Wickham Beckenham by Wick’s

 

[Lancslass1]

And it’s missing the head height airbag, and seat belt pretensioners too - that’s why we cancelled our Zoe & have been looking for something else. We were awaiting an Ora Cat, but settled for (and ordered) a ZS Trophy LR).

Sorry to jump in on this thread. I've ordered a mg ev couple of weeks ago, I'd originally ordered a Renault Zoe electric GT Line R135 50kWh and got my initial insurance quote, after the whole safety rating, insurance shot up and it annoyed me that they were charging an extra charge for fast charge and heated seats.
However, I too was eager to get the ora cat, omg they're just beautiful but I cant be bothered waiting now and I love the mg for what I need it for, which are. Days out with my growing family, my dogs and pottering around. But I'm glad now that I didn't get the ora cat, I'd prefer everyone else to do the testing first before I buy one!!!!

 

[johnnyc]

Sorry to jump in on this thread. I've ordered a mg ev couple of weeks ago, I'd originally ordered a Renault Zoe electric GT Line R135 50kWh and got my initial insurance quote, after the whole safety rating, insurance shot up and it annoyed me that they were charging an extra charge for fast charge and heated seats.
However, I too was eager to get the ora cat, omg they're just beautiful but I cant be bothered waiting now and I love the mg for what I need it for, which are. Days out with my growing family, my dogs and pottering around. But I'm glad now that I didn't get the ora cat, I'd prefer everyone else to do the testing first before I buy one!!!!

This all sounds somewhat familiar! Haha!

I’ve heard rumours the Cat was hoping to be released this month (although the end is fast approaching), so see if it makes it!

We were going to get the cat as our ‘main car’ for school runs and commutes (40 mile round trip), and keep our petrol Kadjar as ‘the backup and long trip that needs a lot of space’ car. But now we’ve opted for the ZS, that will probably take over from the Kadjar, and then we will probably be looking to sell and then get a second EV when the Cat is finally released! Or perhaps the MG4 or Marvel R towards the end of the year when they are shipping.

 

[tonyleonard]

Hi all.

How many of you here have actually ordered the new long range model?
If you have, how was your order process, and what delivery date estimate have you been given? (if any!)

Thanks.

Ordered in November told march now maybe april

 

[Gordon MG3]

Hi all.

How many of you here have actually ordered the new long range model?
If you have, how was your order process, and what delivery date estimate have you been given? (if any!)

Thanks.

I ordered in December and am being told delivery not before June

 

[ging353]

I ordered in December and am being told delivery not before June

Same here....ordered In December.......delivery date gone from March to April to May to June.

 

[Amazon786]

Hi I ordered my Trophy EV LR back in November when it included the £2.5k grant. Just like most of you still in the Queue!!
Does anyone know if I cancel my order and transfer it to someone else will they get the benefit of the Gov grant of £2.5k or will they get the reduced amount?

 

[Nutnut]

Hi I ordered my Trophy EV LR back in November when it included the £2.5k grant. Just like most of you still in the Queue!!
Does anyone know if I cancel my order and transfer it to someone else will they get the benefit of the Gov grant of £2.5k or will they get the reduced amount?

I think the post linked here will answer it best - it's in this thread:

MG ZS EV Facelift - Have you ordered?

I assumed he meant he had 145 miles on the GOM at 80% charged, which would give about 181 miles at 100%, just about 2/3, but unless he's in the worst case scenario, e.g on a motorway in cold weather etc, I'd expect better, or maybe I'm expecting too much. Looking at it the way you calculated it...

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