MG ZR Hatchback (2001 - 2005) Atomix 5d Owner Review

Atomix 5d
MG ZR (01-)

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Its a great happy little car with a high tune 1.4 engine thats quicker than my 1.8 Astra. i suppose there isn't much in it being 105Bhp vs 125Bhp and the ZR is about 100Kg lighter. it is not full of gadgets but it does have electric front windows and electric sunroof. going over bumps is fun as you have to go slower due to stiffened sports suspension but is surprising soft how it takes them in its stride and you can throw it in a corner as it holds the road like it on glue. i was looking for a cheap run around when i found this modern classic that has been well looked after as it was serviced every year which means it has no issues with the gasket ect as it has been cared for and the low miles was a bargain for a limited run model believed to be 1 of 70 ever made in Xpower grey. lovely little character you can fall in love with, which modern cars lack is character, if you haven't noticed allot of them are starting to look the same which is boring. also to note for a high tune 1.4 matching or even beating the pace of my Atstra H 1.8 Design and still pulling in around 40 MPG is ridiculous put £20 in and still got quarter of a tank after a month. Also keeping it standard which is hard to find in good nick.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Brendon Chapman recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased June 2017
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 43,000 miles
  • Average MPG 40 mpg
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