MG ZS crossover gets up to P50,000 price increase

The MG 5 sedan’s pricing also went up.

MG Philippines has joined the number of car brands that have increased their prices for 2023. Among the MG models that saw a price bump includes the MG ZS crossover and some variants of the MG 5.

A picture of the MG ZS-T on the road.

MG PH has increased the prices of all ZS trims

The Style MT, Style AT, and Style Plus AT trims all saw a price bump of Php 30,000. The ZS Alpha meanwhile, is now Php 50,000 more expensive. The ZS T Trophy saw a Php 40,000 price increase as well.

For the MG 5, its entry-level Core variant saw a Php 40,000 price increase. The MG 5 Style meanwhile, gets a Php 30,000 price bump. Spared from the said price update was the top-spec Alpha.

Likewise retaining their prices from the previous month are the MG HS, RX 5, and MG 6. The MG GT, which saw its Philippine debut this year, didn’t see a price increase.

For your convenience, here is a table listing the old prices and new prices of the MG ZS, and MG 5:

MG ZS
Variant	Old Price	New Price
ZS Style MT	Php 818,888	Php 848,888
ZS Style AT	Php 868,888	Php 898,888
ZS Style Plus AT	Php 898,888	Php 928,888
ZS Alpha AT	Php 998,888	Php 1,048,888
ZS T Trophy	Php 1,158,888	Php 1,198,888
MG 5
Variant	Old Price	New Price
MG 5 Core MT	Php 718,888	Php 698,888
MG 5 Core CVT	Php 848,888	Php 738,888
MG 5 Style CVT	Php 938,888	Php 878,888
MG 5 Alpha CVT	Php 1,258,888	No Change

If you’re considering getting the MG ZS as your next ride, then be informed that it uses a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that’s capable of making up to 112 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. Depending on the variant, it is then paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox or 4-speed automatic gearbox.

The top-spec ZS T Trophy stands as the model’s flagship variant, and it uses a 1.3-liter turbocharged mill that can produce up to 160 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. It then uses a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

A picture of the MG 5 sedan at Bataan

The top-spec MG 5 Alpha was spared from the price update

Moving over to the MG 5, all of its trims use a 1.5-liter engine that can output up to 112 horsepower and 150 Nm. Available transmissions for the MG 5 include a five-speed manual transmission, or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

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Know more about MG ZS 2024

MG ZS 2024

The MG ZS 2024 is a 5-seater subcompact crossover that is available in the Philippines in three variants. MG ZS 2024 Philippines price is from Php 848,888 to Php 1,048,888. Under the hood is a 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated inline-4 gasoline engine capable of making 112 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the flagship ZS-T gets a 1.3-liter inline-3 turbocharged gasoline engine good for 109 horsepower and 160 Nm of torque. Included in the gearbox options are 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, and 6-speed automatic transmissions.

In terms of size, the ZS spans 4,314 mm in length, 1,809 mm in width, and 1,648 mm in height, with a wheelbase rated at 2,585 mm. In the local market, this British-bred subcompact crossover competes against the likes of the Ford EcoSport, Mazda CX-3, and Geely Coolray.

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MG ZS Launch

Morris Garage, or simply MG, introduced the MG ZS in October 2018. It was also the car company’s local relaunch under a new distributor, The Covenant Car Company Incorporated (TCCI). Later in 2021, MG brought in the MG ZS-T as the model's new top-spec trim.

Most might think that MG is a new player in the car industry but they have been releasing innovative models since 1924. The company, once known as the MG Car Company Limited, is presently owned by Nanjing Automobile Group since 2005. The said company supplies quality vehicles in China, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Chile, and Australia.

MG ZS Exterior

On the outside, MG ZS bears a sharp and sporty look and it assumes a 5-door subcompact crossover. The new top-spec ZS-T variant also gets new touches like its L-shaped LED daytime running lamps, a sleeker pair of LED headlamps, as well as a new set of 17-inch wheels.

When it comes to size, the new ZS-T is 4,323mm long, 1,809mm wide, and 1,653mm in height. Its wheelbase is 2,580mm in length, and it has a ground clearance of 161mm.

MG ZS exterior

MG ZS rear end

MG ZS Interior

For the top-spec ZS-T and the ZS Alpha, their most notable interior feature is the presence of a sunroof. This makes the ZS 2024 one of the most affordable models that comes with the said feature.

Other than that, this MG model comes with a predominantly dark interior. The seats are clad in leather, combined with red contrast stitching.

MG ZS dashboard

MG ZS seating

Technology & Safety Features

The MG ZS Philippines is a front-wheel-drive, five-door, five-seater subcompact crossover. For suspensions, it uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a torsion beam for the rear.

Platform & Chassis

This front-engine, front-wheel-drive vehicle is built using a hard safety cage made from tested steel. The front suspension is a Macpherson strut while a torsion beam is fixed on the rear.

MG ZS Engine & Drivetrain

Under the hood of the updated MG ZS-T for the Philippines market is a 1.3-liter turbocharged inline-3 gasoline engine. At most, this new mill can produce up to 161 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque.

Other trims meanwhile are powered with a 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated inline-4 gasoline engine that can make up to 112 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque.

Depending on the variant, the ZS can either come with a four-speed automatic, five-speed manual, or a six-speed automatic transmission.

Available colors for the MG ZS are Moon White, Meteorite Black, Extreme Speed Red, Electro-Optic Orange, and Laser Blue. Meanwhile, the MG ZS-T is available in York White, Knife Silver, Obsidian Black, St. Moritz Blue, and Flame Red.

The model now competes more closely with one of the country's best-selling subcompact crossovers, the Geely Coolray.