2003 MG ZT-T 160+ 2.5 KV6 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

An outstanding car. I recommend it to all

Faults:

Changed the clutch under warranty straight away due to a squeaky release bearing. Fixed in less than 24 hours. Otherwise flawless.

General Comments:

This car is so much better than any other I've had, for performance, handling and build quality.

I thought my Alfa Romeo 156 was good, but this thing blows it into the weeds!

I will certainly be getting another, probably the V8, which would address the only criticism I have, which is that the engine is a bit weak at low revs.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd March, 2004

2003 MG ZT-T T+ 135 diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Great British car, buy one

Faults:

Remote radio didn't work, it has an IR transmitter that hangs out the dash, just waiting to be knocked off.

Rear door is hard to shut, the dealer didn't even try to fix it.

Vibration from gear lever, the dealer didn't try it either, mind you I could do without the screwdriver marks.

Engine taps at over 3500 RPM.

General Comments:

Interior quality is superb, excellent sporty seats, great driving position. Fat 225 tyres look cool. The suspension is superb. The rear opening window is a great touch.

Boot is very shallow.

A diesel auto does not make an MG though, 0-60 in 11 seconds and it struggles past 110. It needs a lot more power and I only get 28 - 30 MPG as it is, as it needs your foot to the floor to get it moving.

The auto box is old style, no manual changes like most autos nowadays.

Despite being a plus model, it is quite basic; no driver's vanity mirror and the passenger's is unlit. Roof bars an extra, cheap Kenwood stereo, no headlamp wash or heated seats, rear vents only give cold air, no sunroof, they saved money on the extras.

It's a lovely solid car though, and I chose it over a 3 series, Saab, Merc C, and I am not disappointed. A great British car, buy the excellent petrol turbo though, and not the diesel.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th January, 2004

2002 MG ZT-T 2.5 V6 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A very enjoyable ride with adaptable performance

Faults:

The dashboard had hairline crack that gradually became worse and finally shattered, this took 4 months to arrange a replacement from the manufacturer.

General Comments:

The car is a very smooth drive, and capable when on the autobahn, it is a pleasure to drive.

Fuel consumption seems a little high although this is probably expected with large estates/large engines.

Plenty of room for young family of four.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th January, 2004

2002 MG ZT-T 2.5 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A reliable and enjoyable alternative to the German sporting estates

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

The handling of the car is exceptionally good.

The ride is very firm (I have the original model with what is now the optional sports suspension) but it remains comfortable even on poor roads and bumps are very well absorbed.

Reliability has been the best of any car I have ever owned.

The automatic box does blunt the performance and is not as user friendly as the "tiptronic" type boxes on some of the rival models.

The sports seats at first seem hard, but once you are used to them are very comfortable.The load carrying capacity is not as great as some others but is fine for me as I mainly carry a dog and the opening tailgate window is great.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th November, 2003

2002 MG ZT-T 2.5 KV6 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A smooth high performance sports wagon

Faults:

Gear lever knob came loose.

General Comments:

A fine handler with just the right amount of stiffened suspension. Excellent top rev acceleration.

Screwed together really well and feels the business. Needs some lower down torque (V8?).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th July, 2003

21st Aug 2003, 06:22

V8 rear drive versions of the ZT are on the way. They are a regular sight in Warwickshire where they are being road tested. They are recognisable by their twin exhausts and fantastic V8 noise. Due out in early 2004.

18th Jun 2007, 14:08

MG ZT-T 135+ Bought this time last year have done 12,000 in the past 13 months. Has been a very reliable and enjoyable car to drive, lots of people admire it especially when in Germany, France, and Switzerland during last summer. Being a diesel (135) excellent performance once you get in 3rd gear upwards, plenty of torque 300 of which come in at 2,000 revs to be precise & will see off most of your 2 litre diesel BMW/Audi/VW in you have the higher 135 engine model. Averages around 40MPG, and 30MPG if you put your foot down. It is also a very good tow car averaged 34 MPG towing over 2,500 mile across Europe last summer, with max torque coming in at 2,000 revs at 60 MPH. Lets hope the Chinese bring it back out here next year as the say they are going to, its already back out on sale in China.