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    MG ZS Base (2003) price & specs

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    $46,990†
    2.5L petrol4D Sedan5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2003 MG ZS Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The MG ZS is regarded as a lower Medium built in Great Britain with prices starting at $46,990 before on-road costs.

    This MG ZS is powered by a 2.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 130 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 240 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank

    The MG ZS measures 1380mm (54.3 inches) in height, 4530mm (178.3 inches) in length, 1700mm (66.9 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1235kg (2722.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZS Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    105.26 kW/t
    66.41 kW/t
    125.17 kW/t
    Boot Space
    470 litres
    374 litres
    548 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,530 mm
    1,700 mm
    1,380 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,530 mm
    Overall Width1,700 mm
    Overall Height1,380 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Load Capacity485 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    $46,990†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 80
    Engine (cc): 2497
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine Code: K-Series
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 82.8
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.3
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 222
    Maximum Speed (mph): 138

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 177
    Maximum Power (kW): 130
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 240
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Spoiler

    Location: Trunk/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.6
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 470

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 59.1
    Front Track (mm): 1500
    Overall Height (in): 54.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1380
    Overall Length (in): 178.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4530
    Overall Width (in): 66.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1700
    Rear Track (in): 59.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1500
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 37
    Front Headroom (mm): 940
    Rear Headroom (in): 36.6
    Rear Headroom (mm): 930
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.7
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1060
    Rear Leg Room (in): 33.5
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 850
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1340
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1340

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1720
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3792
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1235
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2723

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Detachable Panel

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Load Restraint

    Type: Straps

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    Doors: Alloy
    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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