MG ZS EV Facelift Spied Without Camouflage | V3Cars

03 February 2022
By Mohammad Osaaf
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A video showing a production-ready MG ZS EV facelift without any camouflage has surfaced on the internet. No camouflage hints at an imminent launch. This 2022 update will come with a few design changes, a new interior layout and some new features. We are also expecting a bigger battery pack for a better range.

The design gets inspiration from Astor, which is the petrol version of the ZS EV. Changes on the exterior include:

Closed front grille
Slightly changed position for charging port on the front grille
Whitened MG logo (the production version will likely get the standard, chrome logo)
New LED headlamps, taillamps and DRLs (similar to Astor)
New front bumper with sensors for autonomous driving
New rear bumper
New dual-tone alloy wheels

Apart from the interior layout, media and AC control switches, the new ZS EV also borrows some features from the Astor. Some noticeable feature additions include:

A bigger, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired phone connectivity (similar to Astor)
360-degree camera setup
Autonomous driving level-2

Auto emergency braking
Adaptive cruise control
Lane keep assist
Front collision warning
Rear cross-traffic alert
Blind-spot monitoring
Speed assist

Also Read: 2022 MG ZS EV India Launch In February - 5 Things To Know

Unfortunately, the ZS EV facelift is unlikely to come equipped with an auto-dimming IRVM. It’s a feature that’s sorely missed on Astor as well. Apart from these, the ZS EV will carry forward features like a panoramic sunroof, full-colour LCD instrument cluster, connected car technology, auto AC, and driving modes.

ZS EV Interior

The current ZS EV uses a 44.5kWh battery that produces 142PS and 350Nm of torque. The claimed range of the ZS EV is 419km. There are rumours that MG will offer the ZS EV with a bigger, 51.1kWh battery that could give it a claimed range of over 500km. It will help the ZS EV overcome the claimed range of Hyundai Kona EV, one of the key rivals of ZS EV. The Kona has a claimed range of 452km. The Hyundai Kona EV will also get a facelift this year.

The current ZS EV is priced between Rs. 21.1 lakh to Rs. 24.1 lakh (ex-showroom). The bigger battery could increase the price up to Rs. 28 lakh (ex-showroom).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mohammad Osaaf

In the age of SUVs and crossovers, it's the traditional, 3-box sleeper sedans that excite him the most. All it needs is a punchy engine, a tight chassis and everyday practicality. Skoda Octavia VRS and BMW M5 are his favourites.

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