A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
X70 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ZS remains close.
ZS starts ZAR 165,000 cheaperX70 Plus from ZAR 454,900 · ZS from ZAR 289,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
X70 Plus
ZS
Maximum Power
X70 Plus115 kW @ 5500 rpm
ZS84 kW
Maximum Torque
X70 Plus230 Nm
ZS150 Nm
Engine Size
X70 Plus1498 cc
ZS1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
X70 Plus12.8 km/l
ZS14.08 km/l
Ground Clearance
X70 Plus200 mm
ZS175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Jetour X70 Plus
Deluxe
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
X70 Plus
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ZS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
X70 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2025
Generation
Current local listing
Current local value-positioned ZS compact SUV, sold alongside rather than replaced by the larger turbocharged ZS Pro.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current South African ZS specification introduced with MG's market return in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
Current
2024
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1576 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Length
4724 mm
4314 mm
Width
1900 mm
1809 mm
Height
1720 mm
1624 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
200 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
48 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1680 l
359 l
Kerb Weight
1576 kg
1258 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2076 kg
1695 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
437 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
980 mm
995 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
850 mm
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Independent
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
ETC air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
50W
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1680 l
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
ETC air conditioning
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated NSE Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
NSE
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1498 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
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multipoint fuel 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
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
84 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
150 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
6-Speed DCT
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.77 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
119.24 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
X70 Plus
ZS
Gearbox
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
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
6
4
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter automatic
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
6-Speed DCT
Automatic
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
6
4
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
14.08 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.99 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
48 l
Emission Standard
Euro V
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
14.08 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
48
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
X70 Plus
ZS
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
PVC + PU
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Blue
Not Available
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
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
4-way manual, no height adjustment
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
PVC + PU
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Available
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Pearl Black, Arctic White, Storm Silver, Burnt Orange, Dynamic Red, Atlantic Blue
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Approach Angle
Not Available
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
29.0 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
200 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
-
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Tyre Size
235/55R19
215/50R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Wheel Rim Size
19
17
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Mechanical
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km
165 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
5 years/60,000 km
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
484900 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
484900
309900
Starting Price Zar
484900
309900
Spec
X70 Plus
ZS
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This X70 Plus and ZS comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: X70 Plus 45 vs ZS 37.
Efficiency index: X70 Plus 50 vs ZS 55.
Safety-equipment index: X70 Plus 91 vs ZS 87.
Practicality index: X70 Plus 77 vs ZS 52.
Ownership-cover index: X70 Plus not separately scored vs ZS not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
X70 Plus leads by 9 points
X70 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ZS remains close.
Performance
X70 Plus +8
Efficiency
ZS +5
Safety
X70 Plus +4
Practicality
X70 Plus +25
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
ZS
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour X70 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 57 pts for ZS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X70 Plus leads. However, ZS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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