{
  "id": 17931482,
  "title": "Boost disappears as MG prices new more affordable ZS Pro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/boost-disappears-as-mg-prices-new-more-affordable-zs-pro",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/mg-zs-pro-south-africa-price-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MG has lowered the price of its ZS Pro SUV, offering a more affordable option for potential buyers. The new normally aspirated version of the ZS Pro, which replaces the older model, now competes in the market without the turbocharger's assistance. The 1.5-liter engine propels the vehicle, generating 81kW/140Nm and delivering power to the front wheels via either a five-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This fuel-efficient engine delivers an impressive 6.4 L/100 km when using the manual gearbox and 6.9 L/100 km with the CVT, marking a first for the ZS Pro in South Africa.\n\nDespite its reduced price, the ZS Pro maintains the same dimensions as its turbocharged counterpart, with a length of 4,430 mm, wheelbase of 2,610 mm, width of 1,818 mm, and height of 1,635 mm. Ground clearance remains at 161 mm, and the boot capacity expands to 443 litres, increasing to 1,457 litres when the rear seats are folded down.\n\nDebuting at MG's Tech Day and Premium SUV event in Johannesburg on October 28, the ZS Pro's specifications were initially not disclosed. The unassuming SUV boasts six available colors: York White, Blade Silver, Pearl Black, Hamstead Grey, Flare Red, and St. Moritz Blue.\n\nPriced from R328,900, the normally aspirated ZS Pro includes a five-year/150,000 km warranty and a five-year/60,000 km service plan. The complete line-up pricing is as follows: ZS Pro 1.5 Comfort at R328,900, ZS Pro 1.5 Comfort CVT at R344,900, ZS Pro 1.5T Comfort CVT at R397,600, and ZS Pro 1.5T Luxury CVT at R431,500.",
  "summary": "Inclusion of the pair of normally aspirated models drops the ZS Pro's starting price by nearly R70 000.",
  "key_points": [
    "MG reduces ZS Pro price for more affordable option",
    "1.5-liter engine powers ZS Pro without turbocharger",
    "ZS Pro specifications revealed at MG's Tech Day event"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}