[2] As of December 2023[update], global cumulative sales reached 999,612 units (including petrol and electric versions), higher than any other MG Motor models.

[3][4][5] The ZS was launched in China in March 2017 and revealed at the 2017 Auto Shanghai Motor Show.

It was also shown at the 2017 London Motor Show for the British market, and launched in Australia later that year.

The facelifted ZS was revealed on 24 March 2020 in Thailand, featuring 1.5-litre SAIC NetBlue Blue Core Power Technology I4 engine, eight speed CVT stepless, along with a package of driver assistance systems, six airbags and a 360-degree view monitor.

[7][17] In September 2021, the facelift version was introduced in India as the MG Astor and will be sold alongside the ZS EV.

It has a Level 2 driver assistance (MG Pilot) equipment in a single specification.The ZS has two petrol engines options, an updated SMTC developed version of the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre as found in the MG3, known in this guise as the NSE Plus (formerly just NSE) the updated engine is tuned differently in each market based on locally applicable emission regulations.

In the United Kingdom, where the emission regulations are more strict, the engine delivers 106 PS (105 hp; 78 kW) and 141 N⋅m (14.4 kg⋅m; 104 lb⋅ft) of torque.

[9] The ZS made its UK introduction in November 2017, with three trim levels available: Explore, Excite and Exclusive.

[24] The ZST debuted in Australia on 1 September 2020, it is available in four trim levels: Core, Vibe, Excite, and Essence.

[29] It is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, with 4 trim levels: C+, D, X, and V.[30] The ZS was launched in the GCC countries in January 2018.

[37] The vehicle made its Indian debut on 11 October 2021 as the MG Astor, a year after the ZS EV.

Based on the Magnify type with only 100 units were made,[48] it features blacked-out grille, wheels and 'MG' logo badgings, and a standard bodykit.

All Dark Midnight Edition variants sold were exclusively painted in the Black Pearl color.

[50] The ZS was launched in Vietnam on 17 July 2020, with three trim levels: Standard, Comfort and Luxury; it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a CVT.

All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to either a 5-speed manual or CVT (4-speed automatic used on pre-facelift models).

In November 2022, the facelifted ZS debuted in Mexico, with a new top trim called Elegance, available with the colour pack.

Offered in a sole variant, it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a CVT and is equipped MG Pilot 2.0 autonomous driving features.

[56] At launch, two trim levels are available: Comfort and Luxury, it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a 4-speed automatic.

The VS features a redesigned front fascia and an updated dashboard design adapted from the Chinese market Roewe Lomemo.

[60] An all electric version made its debut as EZS at the 2018 Guangzhou Auto Show, featuring a 44.5 kWh battery, and a front positioned motor producing 143 PS (141 hp; 105 kW) or 150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW) and 350 N⋅m (35.7 kg⋅m; 258 lb⋅ft) to the front wheels.

[61][62] It is available in the United Kingdom, parts of Europe, Thailand, China, India, New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan.

[69] MG Motors made its European debut starting in Norway in October 2019, with the ZS EV.

The facelifted ZS EV was launched in August 2023 and it is powered by the 51.1 kWh LFP battery pack.

[78] In September 2022, the facelift ZS EV debut with two trim levels: Excite and Essence; powered by a 50.3 kWh battery pack.

[85] A pre-facelift model was originally showcased in April 2021 at the 28th Indonesia International Motor Show.

[87] It is locally assembled at the SAIC-GM-Wuling Indonesia plant in Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, with production started in February 2024.