The new column stalks are a vast improvement over the shiny plastic ones of the outgoing ZS, but the same can't be said of the window switches. While the driver's is on the door, the passenger controls are way back on the centre console, making them tricky to reach. The cabin is comfortable up front, thanks to a good driving position and plenty of space. Occupants in the rear don't fare quite as well, due to the limited legroom and low roofline. By far the car's best feature, however, lies under the bonnet.
Where most rivals make do with a turbocharged or highly tuned four-cylinder, the ZS uses MG Rover's bhp 2. Mated to a precise five-speed manual gearbox, it provides swift, unruffled acceleration. MG's engineers have also worked hard to improve the car's dynamic ability without compromising its smoothness. Revised spring rates deliver a firmer ride, which is a bit jittery on uneven surfaces, but the trade-off is even more grip.
The steering is sharper and delivers improved feedback, while the brake pedal is more progressive and provides better stopping power. Although the ZS still has its faults - most of which are due to the fundamentally old packaging - the facelift gives it fresh appeal. Its visual impact alone should be enough to keep sales ticking over until an all-new car arrives.
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