MG ZS SUV Excite 1.5 DOHC VTI-tech 5d Owner Review

Excite 1.5 DOHC VTI-tech 5d
MG ZS front driving

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In their own words

In my view, these cars look lovely on the outside but they are riddled with issues inside. Had the car 4 months and the clutch was needing replacement. MG tried to blame it on my driving style but I've never damaged a clutch in 18 years. Due to MG arguing about the faulty car, independent engineers report was carried out. It identified car as having issues from manufacture. It was an enormous mission to get the repairs done under warranty but after a fight, MG relented. Car is in my view made of cheap parts that are unreliable. Car continues to stall at random putting road users as well as myself at risk. MG customer service is awful. Cannot wait to get rid of this car. Worst, very worst car I've ever bought. My first and definitely last brand new car I buy. Avoid these if you want a reliable car.

How reliable do you find the car?

Dangerous stop/start system that causes the car to stall randomly. Cheap parts that are not fit for purpose
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Meets Expectations: 1 out of 5 1.0
  • Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1.0
  • Carl doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased September 2018
  • Condition when bought New
  • Current Mileage 8,000 miles
  • Average MPG 40 mpg