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MG ZR Hatchback (2001-2005) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

At a glance

Price new £9,870 - £15,250
Used prices £416 - £1,840
Road tax cost £210 - £385
Insurance group 15 - 33
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 374 - 583 miles
Number of doors 3 - 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Looks, price, fun

CONS

Comfort, security, mutton dressed as lamb

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

Entry-level MG is a made-over Rover 25. Base model looks good, but lacks go, top-of-range 160 is too expensive. Sporty to drive and lively performance – especially in 160 form – but many of the 25’s shortcomings remain, which no amount of snazzy paint and in-yer-face bodykit can hide. It’s cramped, has a haphazard dash layout and is neither supermini nor small family sized.