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MG ZS Hatchback (2001-2004) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0

At a glance

Price new £10,895 - £15,815
Road tax cost £215 - £430
Insurance group 21 - 33
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 351 - 629 miles
Number of doors 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Driver satisfaction, badge heritage.

CONS

Restricted interior space.

Written by Parkers Updated: 15 September 2025

Overview

Take the oldest chassis in the Rover range, sprinkle with skirts, spoilers and wings and hand to MG engineers for development. The result is a surprisingly convincing line-up of sports hatches and saloons that perform as well as they look and do-away with the stuffy Rover image. Fast, nimble, fun to drive but not as refined as you’d like.

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