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Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs MG ZS Pro: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
ZS Pro starts ZAR 59,549 cheaperS4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149 · ZS Pro from ZAR 397,600
Five key differences
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Specification
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Maximum Power
S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm
ZS Pro125 kW
Maximum Torque
S4 Refrigeration320 Nm
ZS Pro275 Nm
Engine Size
S4 Refrigeration2179 cc
ZS Pro1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
S4 Refrigeration13 km/l
ZS Pro14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
S4 Refrigeration210 mm
ZS Pro161 mm
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Evidence forMahindra S4 Refrigeration
Ice-cream Van
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Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2025
Generation
Current local listing
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
Current
2025
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Van
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1955-2055 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
161 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
1840 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Length
-
4430 mm
Width
-
1818 mm
Height
-
1635 mm
Wheelbase
-
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
443 l
Kerb Weight
-
1390 kg
Payload Capacity
-
450 kg
Towing Capacity
-
500 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
875 mm
Rear Headroom
-
865 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.7
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Gasoline Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
125 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
275 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
197.84 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Gearbox
Manual
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Manual
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.1 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
6
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Not Applicable
PVC
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
PVC
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
Not Available
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital driver display
USB Ports
Not Available
4
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
12.3-inch
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
Not Available
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
500749 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
457149
431500
Starting Price Zar
457149
431500
In depth: how these cars differ
This S4 Refrigeration and ZS Pro comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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