MG ZS Hybrid+ 2025 review: Next-gen Chinese small SUV takes HEV fight to Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid [Video]

The 2025 MG ZS is looking to take the Chinese small SUV series to the next level in its second generation with the availability of a new Hybrid+ powertrain option, which aims to reduce fuel consumption in a world that continues to face a cost-of-living crisis. That said, the new model is a more upmarket proposition than its predecessor, so you do have to pay extra to take advantage of its upgrades.

Speaking of which, there’s more to the ZS Hybrid+ story than just its low-emissions combination of a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a front-mounted electric motor, as it also ushers in MG’s new exterior design language, bringing it into line with the related MG3 light hatchback and upcoming HS mid-size SUV. Furthermore, it gets a multimedia overhaul alongside an expanded suite of advanced safety systems.

In this expert review, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Stephen Ottley finds out how well the ZS Hybrid+ stacks up in the real world against its rivals, including the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Pricing and features
01:34 Design
02:19 Practicality
03:35 Under the bonnet
04:04 Efficiency
04:16 Driving
07:10 Safety
07:36 Ownership
07:53 Verdict
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