2022 MG ZS EV previewed in spy images; launch soon
What's the story
British automaker MG Motor will launch the facelifted iteration of its ZS EV SUV in India this February.
In the latest development, a test mule of the car has been spied, revealing important details about its interiors.
The pictures suggest that it will have a black interior theme, a "floating" infotainment system, and round AC vents, among other highlights.
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Why does this story matter?
In India, the present MG ZS EV has a 44.5kWh battery and delivers a range of 419km. Meanwhile, the upcoming model will pack a larger 51kWh battery pack and promise a range of around 480km.
When the new ZS EV is introduced here, the competition in the electric four-wheeler segment will be raised. It will go against Tata Nexon EV and Hyundai KONA Electric.
Exteriors
The car will have LED headlamps and revised bumpers
The 2022 MG ZS EV will flaunt a muscular hood, redesigned bumpers, tweaked LED headlights with integrated DRLs, a charging socket, and a body-colored panel in place of a grille.
On the sides, it will be flanked by roof rails, indicator-mounted ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars, and designer alloy wheels.
A window wiper and wrap-around taillamps will be available on the rear end.
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It will promise 480km of range per charge
The upcoming MG ZS EV will be fueled by an electric motor paired to a 51kWh battery pack and shall deliver a range of around 480km on a single charge. However, the power figures are yet to be disclosed.
Interiors
The SUV will get a sunroof and flat-bottom steering wheel
MG ZS EV will get a blacked-out 5-seater cabin with silver inserts, a sunroof, a rotary dial for transmission, circular AC vents, and a flat-bottom steering wheel with contrast red stitching.
It will house a digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
The passengers' safety will be ensured by six airbags and a rear-view camera.
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2022 MG ZS EV: Pricing and availability
MG Motor will disclose the pricing and availability details of the 2022 ZS EV in India at the time of its launch. However, it is likely to carry a premium over the current model, which begins at Rs. 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).