MG ZS Hybrid+ high engine revs

[Ken K]

I'm not sure if my driving style has changed, previous car was a manual diesel, or my ZS is now well and truly run in but I am no longer seeing the extreme hi revs. The car does change gear when going up inclines but over the last couple of weeks I haven't seen the 5000 plus that occurred previously. The car also seems to use EV mode much more than previously, often when on inclines. Now if only I could remember to turn off the overspeed bleeper each time before driving I'd be a happy driver, I don't drive at silly speeds but 1 mph over the limit and off it goes.

 

[mickel]

I'm not sure if my driving style has changed, previous car was a manual diesel, or my ZS is now well and truly run in but I am no longer seeing the extreme hi revs. The car does change gear when going up inclines but over the last couple of weeks I haven't seen the 5000 plus that occurred previously. The car also seems to use EV mode much more than previously, often when on inclines. Now if only I could remember to turn off the overspeed bleeper each time before driving I'd be a happy driver, I don't drive at silly speeds but 1 mph over the limit and off it goes.

I think there’s definitely an element of getting used to driving a full hybrid. I find with the Kona, it’s best to get up to speed limit fairly quickly (when traffic allows) and then just rest foot on pedal. Drops instantly into EV mode. I did find highest regen breaking weird.. but now I love it. (I just don’t use it on highway driving… but urban driving it’s great)
One think is universal ….. the bongs are here to stay. The Kona had an update several months back where you could turn most the bongs off with a single three second push of two buttons…. BUT then a further update came out that stops you from doing that!! I was told it’s Hyundai UK anticipating what will be UK law soon…. compulsory beeps and bongs. I get bongs in the Kona… look at the dashboard to see why it’s bonging and then get bonged for not looking where I’m meant to be looking. Fortunately I can still turn off through infotainment system or reduce the volume enough not to be so annoying. But wow…. It does like to bong!!!!!
Basically all cars are annoying in some way or another. But ultimately… if we are all getting plus 60mpg … don’t think we should complain that much.
For the price … the MG ZS is astonishing amount of car. It was really just personal preference that made me opt for Kona….but I don’t get heated seats or steering wheel or blind spot detection. I just preferred other practicalities of the car.
There are already things that I think…. Why the hell did they design it that way…. but I just think… hey it’s done now. Enjoy the car and enjoy the extra money from petrol savings.