2001-2005 ZR OverviewMG ZR Overview (2001 - 2005)
2001 - 2005
Tech Specs Summary
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- 111 - 130 mph
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- 7.8 - 10.3 seconds
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- 100 - 158 BHP
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- 37.7 - 53.8 mpg
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- 1,135 - 1,240 kg
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- 304 - 1,086 L
The MG ZR was produced by the British manufacturer MG between 2001 - 2005. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback and came with either 3 or 5 doors. There are five power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 1.4 L Inline 4 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the ZR is the MG ZR 160 which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 158 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 132 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 130 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the MG ZR TD 100 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 591 miles and can store 304-1,086 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 500 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,000 kg.