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.
ZS Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ZS remains close.
ZS starts ZAR 107,700 cheaperZS from ZAR 289,900 · ZS Pro from ZAR 397,600
Five key differences
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Specification
ZS
ZS Pro
Maximum Power
ZS84 kW
ZS Pro125 kW
Maximum Torque
ZS150 Nm
ZS Pro275 Nm
Engine Size
ZS1498 cc
ZS Pro1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ZS14.08 km/l
ZS Pro14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
ZS175 mm
ZS Pro161 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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MG ZS
1.5L 4AT Luxury
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
ZS
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
ZS Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
ZS
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
ZS Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current local value-positioned ZS compact SUV, sold alongside rather than replaced by the larger turbocharged ZS Pro.
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
Current South African ZS specification introduced with MG's market return in 2025.
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2024
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Length
4314 mm
4430 mm
Width
1809 mm
1818 mm
Height
1624 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
359 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
1258 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1695 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
437 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1043 mm
875 mm
Rear Headroom
995 mm
865 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
850 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated NSE Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
NSE
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multipoint fuel injection
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
84 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
150 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
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
No
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.77 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
119.24 Nm/tonne
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
ZS
ZS Pro
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
4
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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 Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
Not Applicable
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
14.08 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.99 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.95 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
55 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.08 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
48
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
ZS
ZS Pro
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Seat Material
PVC + PU
PVC
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual, no height adjustment
4-way manual
Seat Trim
PVC + PU
PVC
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Climate Control
ETC air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
ETC air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Digital driver display
USB Ports
Standard
4
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Pearl Black, Arctic White, Storm Silver, Burnt Orange, Dynamic Red, Atlantic Blue
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
29.0 deg
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
215/50R17
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
17
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Mechanical
Electronic
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Front Suspension
Independent
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Service Plan
5 years/60,000 km
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
309900 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
309900
431500
Starting Price Zar
309900
431500
Spec
ZS
ZS Pro
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This ZS and ZS Pro 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: ZS 37 vs ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: ZS 55 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: ZS 87 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: ZS 52 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: ZS not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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
ZS Pro leads by 8 points
ZS Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ZS remains close.
Performance
ZS Pro +19
Efficiency
ZS Pro +3
Safety
ZS Pro +4
Practicality
ZS Pro +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
ZS
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG ZS Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 57 pts for ZS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ZS Pro 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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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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