New-Gen MG Astor (ZS) Revealed With Hybrid Powertrain

MG Motor has finally revealed the new-gen ZS for the global market. The brand sells the previous-gen ZS in India as the MG Astor, while its electric iteration is called ZS EV.

2025 MG ZS (Astor) – What’s New?

The 2025 updates bring significant design changes both inside and outside of the SUV. To start with, the new MG ZS (Astor) receives a redesigned, aggresively styled front facia, flanked by vertically designed air damps. Also new are the LED projector headlamp with integrated DRLs, connected by a full width LED light bar. Apart from that, the brand has also repositioned the MG logo to the bonnet.

The silhouette of the new MG ZS is largely the same as its previous iteration. However, it receives slightly tweaked dual-tone alloy wheels.

At the rear, the all-new ZS, or Astor, features a revamped bumper with a split design and newly designed taillamps. Additional design elements include a repositioned brand logo on the tailgate, an extended rear spoiler with an integrated stop lamp, a rear wiper, and a silver faux pattern mimicking dual exhaust outlets.

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Inside, the changes are more prominent, featuring a redesigned dashboard layout with a larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen, reshaped AC vents, a new steering wheel, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, and an updated center console with a new gear lever.

The other notable features include wireless smartphone connectivity, a wireless charger, a Type-C charging port, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, and an ADAS suite.

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2025 MG ZS (Astor) – Powertrain

Underneath the hood, the MG ZS Hybrid+ utilises a 102PS 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine assisted by a 136PS/250Nm electric motor, belting out a combined output of 196PS and 343Nm. This enables the SUV to sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in just 8.7 seconds before attaining a top speed of 167 kmph.

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Will MG Launch This In India?

MG is yet to make any announcements regarding its India launch. However, we expect it to our shores next year.

Currently, MG retails the Astor (ZS) between Rs 9.98 lakh and Rs 18,08 lakh (ex-showroom). Expect the new-gen model to command a significant price premium over the existing model.