BREAKING: MG ZS Could Get A New Turbo-Petrol Variant In India

• The ZS Turbo develops 111PS of power and 160Nm of torque.
• Overseas, it’s only available with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
• The India-spec MG ZS EV is expected to be launched at Auto Expo 2020.

MG Motor India could launch the ZS SUV with an internal combustion engine (ICE) engine in the near future. As per a leaked RTO document, the ZS ICE utilises a Euro6-compliant turbo-petrol engine. Let’s see what the latest revelation is, shall we? 

The engine in question is a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit that develops 111PS of power and 160Nm of torque. Overseas, this engine can only be had with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. It must also be mentioned that this engine is a 3-cylinder unit. While the figures don’t disappoint for a 1.0-litre unit, it’s a tad less powerful when pitched against the Kia Seltos’ 1.4-litre T-GDI. Here’s a detailed comparison:

Earlier, another document revealed various information about the ZS utilising a 1.0-litre hybrid and 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines. The 1.0-litre hybrid is essentially the above-mentioned engine paired with an electric motor. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine develops 106PS and 141Nm.

Currently, the India-spec ZS is offered with an electric powertrain that develops 143PS and 353Nm. It draws power from a 44.5kWh battery pack and MG claims the ZS EV will do 340km in a single charge. Read our first drive of the ZS EV right here. MG is expected to launch the ZS EV at Auto Expo 2020. We expect to hear news about its ICE counterpart at the event. Stay tuned for further updates.