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The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Maximum Power
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84 kW
Maximum Torque
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150 Nm
Engine Size
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1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
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14.08 km/l
Ground Clearance
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175 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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359 l
Airbags
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6
Kerb Weight
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1258 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Warranty
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7 years / 200,000 km
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The Bottom Line
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Generation
Upcoming plug-in-hybrid member of the current-generation HS family, retained as one Promotional Preview until final local grades are published.
Current local value-positioned ZS compact SUV, sold alongside rather than replaced by the larger turbocharged ZS Pro.
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2025
2024
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
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2025
Facelift History
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Current South African ZS specification introduced with MG's market return in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
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2025
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine
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1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated NSE Petrol
Engine Code
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NSE
Engine Displacement
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1498 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
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Inline
Valves
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Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
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Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
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Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
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Multipoint fuel injection
Compression Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
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Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
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Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
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84 kW
Maximum Torque
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150 Nm
Combined Power
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Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Motor Type
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Not Applicable
Number of Motors
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Not Applicable
Motor Location
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Not Applicable
Drive Type
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FWD
Transmission
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4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
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Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
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Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
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Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
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No
Launch Control
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No
Rev Limiter
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Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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66.77 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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119.24 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Battery Type
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Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
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Not Applicable
Electric Range
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Not Applicable
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Ownership Role
Upcoming promotional preview
Passenger vehicle
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current South African MSRP
Price Zar
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309900 ZAR
Starting Price
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309900
Starting Price Zar
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309900
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Length
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4314 mm
Width
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1809 mm
Height
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1624 mm
Wheelbase
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2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
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48 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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359 l
Kerb Weight
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1258 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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1695 kg
Payload Capacity
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437 kg
Towing Capacity
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500 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.6 m
Front Headroom
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1043 mm
Rear Headroom
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995 mm
Front Legroom
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1070 mm
Rear Legroom
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850 mm
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Gearbox
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4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
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Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
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Not Available
Transfer Case
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Not Applicable
Differential Lock
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Not Available
Paddle Shifters
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Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
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4
Transmission Type
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Automatic
Clutch Type
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Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
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Standard
Gear Shift Type
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Automatic
Drivetrain
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Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
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Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
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Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
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Not Applicable
4WD Selector
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Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Not Available
Front Differential Lock
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Not Available
Gearbox Type
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Automatic
Low Range Ratio
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Not Applicable
Low Range
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Not Applicable
Axle Layout
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Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
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4
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Claimed Mileage
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14.08 km/l
City Mileage
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10.99 km/l
Highway Mileage
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16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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48 l
Emission Standard
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EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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Not Available
Real-world Mileage
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14.08 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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48
Combined Driving Range
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Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
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Not Applicable
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Airbags
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6
ABS
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Standard
Electronic Stability Control
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Standard
Traction Control
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Standard
Hill Descent Control
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Not Available
Hill Start Assist
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Standard
Child Safety Lock
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Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Standard
Front Parking Sensors
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Not Available
AEB
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Not Available
BA
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Standard
Brake Override System
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Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
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Standard
Driver Airbag
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Standard
EBD
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Hill Hold
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Standard
Passenger Airbag
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
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Standard
Side Airbags
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
TCS
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Standard
Knee Airbag
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Not Available
ABS EBD
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Standard
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Cruise Control
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
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Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
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Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Not Available
Parking Sensors
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Rear
Rear View Camera
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Standard
360 Degree Camera
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Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
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Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Not Available
Auto Highbeam
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Not Available
Auto Wipers
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Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
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Standard
Reverse Camera
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Not Available
Park Assist
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Not Available
Around View Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Warning
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Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
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Not Available
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Seat Material
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PVC + PU
Heated Seats
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Not Available
Ventilated Seats
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Not Available
Ambient Lighting
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Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
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Leather
60 40 Split Seat
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Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
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6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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4-way manual, no height adjustment
Seat Trim
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PVC + PU
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Climate Control
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ETC air conditioning
Power Windows
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Standard
Keyless Entry
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Standard
Push Button Start
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Standard
Wireless Charging
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Not Available
Sunroof
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Standard
Electric Tailgate
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Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Not Available
AC Type
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ETC air conditioning
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Infotainment System
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8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
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Standard
Android Auto
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Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Standard
Number of Speakers
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6
Digital Instrument Cluster
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Not Available
USB Ports
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Standard
Infotainment Screen
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8-inch
Touchscreen
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8-inch
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
LED Headlamps
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Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
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Standard
Fog Lamps
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Standard
Roof Rails
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Standard
Exterior Colour Options
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Pearl Black, Arctic White, Storm Silver, Burnt Orange, Dynamic Red, Atlantic Blue
Headlights
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Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Standard
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Approach Angle
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19.0 deg
Departure Angle
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29.0 deg
Wading Depth
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Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
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Not Available
Locking Differential
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Not Available
4WD System Type
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Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Tyre Size
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215/50R17
Front Brake Type
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Disc
Rear Brake Type
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Disc
Spare Wheel Type
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16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Wheel Rim Size
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17
Handbrake Type
-
Mechanical
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Front Suspension
-
Independent
Rear Suspension
-
Torsion Beam
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
CO2 Emissions
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165 g/km
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Service Plan
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5 years/60,000 km
Spec
HS PHEV
ZS
Warranty
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7 years / 200,000 km
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How to Read This Comparison
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This HS PHEV and ZS comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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