MG ZS Petrol or Hybrid

[SpaceMan80]

Hi. I haven't bought a new car for several years and a lot has changed since then

I'm looking at the MG ZS, mainly because of the price and 7 Yr warranty. I'm heading more towards the petrol version because I haven't driven an automatic before and I'm also a bit concerned about the expected battery life of the hybrid only being 8-10 years. I've kept my last car for 12 years from new and would be aiming to do the same.

I drive approx 8,000 miles a year. Mainly around town with longer motorway drives approx every 6-8 weeks. I'm more interested in the car being reliable and vale for money than anything else.

I'd appreciate any views! Thanks

[Back2theFuji]

Can you charge at home? If so, you can get a new long range electric for under £22k. Would save a fortune in fuel and give you a much better drive.

[OutInTheShed]

I think the pace of change is such that I'd not want to plan over anything like 12 years.

[Pickle_Rick]

The battery should last far longer than 10 years.

Saying that, MG have a really poor reliability record, even finishing below VW.

If you want new, then maybe a dacia duster, Bigster, or Stepway might be an alternative, they offer hybrids too and fair much better in reliability, and with dacia zen also have a 7 year warranty.

[FamousPheasant]

With 8K a year and reliability a concern buy yourself a corolla:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503310...

There is a reason why all the taxi drivers use them plus they have a 10 year warranty - not that you should need to use it.

Edited by FamousPheasant on Monday 26th May 14:57