Two lucky winners get MG ZS each via MPTC raffle promo

Updated Feb 25, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The subcompact crossover finds new homes.

MG Philippines has handed over two brand-new MG ZS units to two lucky winners of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation’s (MPTC) Download, Drive, and Win! promo.

MG ZS MPTC raffle

The winners of the Download, Drive, and Win! promo are in

Remember that MPTC rolled out the promo back in November 2022 in a bid to increase the number of users of the MPT DriveHub app. Now, grand prize winners Bob Florendo Catamora and Consuelo Siscar already took home a brand-new MG ZS each, with the app as their ultimate road partner.

“The point of Download, Drive, and Win was to show our appreciation for our customers, and to reward them in a manner befitting the season, and I personally think we got our message across, especially given the hesitation we initially anticipated,” said MPTC President and CEO Rodrigo E. Franco.

Considering that the wheels fitted to the raffled MG ZS units don’t have a two-tone finish, MPTC has likely handed over one of the three Style variants. Standard in this model are features such as LED daytime running lights (DRLs), fog lamps, front airbags, and at least four speakers.

MG ZS MPTC raffle

Two individuals are new owners of MG's 5-seater crossover

Under the hood is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine good for 112 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. It can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission with a manual tiptronic function.

Apart from the MG ZS units, the promo also handed out cash prizes of Php 100,000 to ten other winners.

“It is our distinct honor to be part of this initiative with MPTC, knowing that the winners will soon embark on their best journeys yet behind the wheel of their brand-new MG ZS, and with the MPT DriveHub as their travel companion,” said The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) President and CEO Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla.

With the MPT DriveHub app, users can enjoy various functions on the go such as real-time RFID balance check and reloading, toll fee computation, traffic advisory, and emergency roadside assistance.

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Know more about MG ZS 2024

MG ZS

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.

MG ZS 2024 Price List

Let's check out the MG ZS 2024 price in September in the Philippines.

 Variants  Price
MG ZS 1.5 Style MT ₱848,888
MG ZS 1.5 Style AT ₱898,888
MG ZS 1.5 Alpha AT ₱1,048,888

MG ZS Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Available in a wide array of variants
  • Sleek crossover look
  • Panoramic stargazer sunroof

Cons

  • Lower-end variants produce relatively low power outputs
  • Long-term reliability is yet to be proven and tested
  • MG ZS EV isn't available locally

MG ZS FAQs

1. Does MG ZS style have a sunroof?

Yes, the MG ZS has a sunroof.

2. What is the length of MG ZS 2024?

The length of ZS is 4,323 mm.

3. What type of car is the MG ZS?

The MG ZS is a subcompact crossover.

4. Is the MG ZS automatic?

Yes, the MG ZS comes in either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

5. How much does a 2024 MG ZS cost?

In the Philippines, the price of MG ZS 2024 ranges from 848,888 Php for entry-level to 1,048,888 Php for the top-of-the-line level.

 

₱ 848,888 - ₱ 1,198,888

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