MG ZS It is one of the best selling MG models in Italy due to its good commercial success. With the advent of the new generation, the gasoline engine disappears in favor of a more powerful one. Fully hybrid powertrain. MG ZS Hybrid+ it has recently entered the Italian market and pays great attention to the ratio of content and price. On the Italian market it will certainly have to deal with the new Dacia Duster, which, however, is offered with a large choice of engines, including a hybrid, like the MG model.
So, let’s compare them to find out their main characteristics and the most important differences.
New size MG ZS Hybrid+ Length 4430 mm, width 1818 mm, height 1635 mm, wheelbase 2610 mm. The trunk has a volume of 443 liters. Instead of, Dacia Duster measures Length 4343 mm, width 1921 mm, height 1616 mm, wheelbase 2657 mm. The trunk has a volume of up to 594 liters (depending on version). Therefore, two models, both SUVs, with very similar dimensions. However, the Duster can count on a larger trunk.
The MG’s exterior design is reminiscent of that of the MG3, with the front end featuring a large grille with a distinctive inverted L shape sandwiched between two vertical side wings. The front and rear lights feature LED technology.
The latest generation Dacia Duster has adopted a new design language that we also find in the latest Bigster. In particular, new Y-shaped headlights are installed at the front, the design of which is also adopted by the rear lights. Side protection for the lower part of the body and wheel arches, front bumper triangles and rear bumper apron emphasize the off-road appearance of this model. Overall, compared to the previous generation, the appearance is more massive and muscular.
Let’s move on to the cockpit. The new MG ZS Hybrid+ has increased interior passenger space compared to the previous generation thanks to a 30mm longer wheelbase. Obviously, there is no shortage of good processing equipment. All trim levels feature a customizable 7-inch digital instrument screen. In the center is the infotainment system display, which measures 12.3 inches in the maximum configuration. There are several small storage compartments with a total volume of 30 liters.
In the Dacia Duster, the Y-shaped theme of light clusters continues inside. We find it, for example, on air vents and door panels. Behind the steering wheel is a digital instrument panel with a 7-inch screen. The dashboard is dominated by a 10.1-inch infotainment screen.
MG ZS Hybrid+ uses Fully hybrid powertrainessentially the same as MG3. One sentence. So we have a 1.5-cylinder naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine with 75 kW / 102 hp, a 1.83 kWh battery and a 3-speed gearbox integrated with two electric motors (motor-generator 45 kW and 100 kW / 136 hp). The system output is 145 kW/197 hp.
The Dacia Duster, however, is offered with different engines. also full hybrid and CIS. It can even be purchased with all-wheel drive. Let’s start with the Duster HYBRID 140, which offers a full hybrid system consisting of a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 94bhp. in combination with two electric motors (49 hp engine and starter-generator). The power plant is powered by a 1.2 kWh battery. Everything is combined with the Multimode gearbox that the French group has developed for its hybrid models.
The new Dacia Duster range also includes a TCe 130 petrol engine, a three-cylinder Mild Hybrid 48V turbocharged 1.2 engine in 2WD and 4WD versions and an ECO-G 100 LPG dual-fuel engine with a total range of 1,300 km thanks to two tanks with a total usable volume of approximately 100 liters (50 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of liquefied petroleum gas).
The MG ZS Hybrid+ is offered in Standard, Comfort and Luxury trim levels. Prices range from 23,490 euros to 27,490 euros.
Let’s move on to the Dacia Duster, whose price starts from 19,700 to 27,900 euros. Essential, Expression, Journey and Extreme trim levels. The Full Hybrid model starts from 26,400 euros.
Source: HD Motori
Ashley Fitzgerald is an accomplished journalist in the field of technology. She currently works as a writer at 24 news breaker. With a deep understanding of the latest technology developments, Ashley’s writing provides readers with insightful analysis and unique perspectives on the industry.