MG S5 EV to Replace ZS EV: New Electric SUV Coming Soon
MG has confirmed the arrival of the S5 EV, a next-generation electric SUV set to replace the ageing ZS EV. Expected to launch later this year, the S5 will offer a fresh design, advanced features, and an improved battery for a more competitive driving range.
To cut a long story short, it has been made public by MG Motor that the new MGS5 electric SUV is replacing the already existing ZS EV globally in the future going forward. This complete redesign, with modern features and a more powerful battery, will make it a huge improvement over predecessor models. It has a complete reveal planned for later this year, with specification details rolling out in the weeks to come.
The MGS5 EV will adorn an absolutely different design now, detaching itself from the styling signature known with ZS EV. Instead, expect a linear, modern style associated with sharp LED layout; a closed-off front grille; and aerodynamic enhancements that improve efficiency.
Inside, MG is most likely to kick in a fully renewed cabin, even filled with top-notch materials, a bigger infotainment system, digitised driver display, more connected features to facilitate better experiences for users.
The ZS EV has been around for over five years, and its 50.3kWh battery is facing very stiff competition. This MGS5 EV model was going to feature a bigger capacity 55kWh battery with a greater driving range.
The current powertrain in the ZS EV delivers an output of 174bhp and a torque of 280Nm via a motor mounted on the front axle. The S5 EV is expected to follow the same power figures but might have some modifications for better energy efficiency and performance components.
MG has not officially confirmed an India launch but there are high hopes regarding entry of the MGS5 EV in Indian shores as the brand seems to move very strongly in electric mobility of the country.
Once launched, it will compete with the above:
Maruti e-Vitara
Tata Curvv EV
Hyundai Creta Electric
All these would be setting foot into the Indian market in the very near time, and now the competition in the segment would get tougher than ever.
Of a more modern design, bigger battery, with better features, the MGS5 EV looks worthy of taking over the ZS EV rather than being just a successor. With the evolving EV world, this new electric SUV by MG can pose a serious potential threat to upcoming contenders.
Watch it come this late in the year for the official reveal, where MG will announce the details of pricing, performance metrics, and launch timelines.
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