MG ZS interior, tech and comfort
How is the quality and layout?
- Cabin feels cheap…
- …but relatively solid
- Responsive touchscreen
Hop behind the wheel of the ZS and it’s a case of you get what you pay for. Save for a couple of soft-touch materials the majority of the cabin is filled with hard, dark plastics. Not the end of the world given the price, but nowhere near high-quality enough to make you feel like you’ve nabbed a premium product for a bargain price.
Most drivers should be able to get into the ZS and feel relatively comfortable straight away thanks to some decent seats and the usual high-up SUV driving position. However, the lack of reach (forwards and back) adjustment on the ZS’s steering wheel is disappointing and is one of the most obvious signs of cost-cutting within the cabin.
Infotainment and tech
All models come with an 8.0-inch touchscreen. It’s easy to use and responds well to inputs, plus the on-screen menus are thoughtfully colour coded and easy to identify on the move. It looks a little dated now, but at least it comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The air-conditioning switches don’t give any indication as to what setting they’re on, with the driver (or passenger) having to toggle the dials for an onscreen read-out to appear.
Comfort
- Good seats
- High levels of road and wind noise
- Steering wheel lacks reach adjustment
The faux leather seats in the ZS are comfortable and give a nice, commanding position. However, some will struggle to get comfortable thanks to the lack of reach adjustment in the steering wheel.
Road noise is very noticeable over most surfaces, while wind noise is higher than the class average when travelling at speed. The 1.0-litre engine is fairly vocal, but still beats its 1.5-litre equivalent that becomes overbearing when worked hard.
