Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
MG understood back in the early 2000s that the market for five-door hot hatches might be even bigger than the one for the three-door version and offered its ZR model with a set of doors for the rear passengers.
After it was sold by BMW to Phoenix Consortium, the British brand MG tried to survive in a grueling market with niche vehicles addressed to those who were still young at heart. The five-door version targeted customers who needed a rear bench and a pair of doors for it, and the idea was good.
The MG ZR begged for attention with its quad-headlight design. Its mesh grille was surrounded by body-colored trims, and the lower bumper received similar treatment for the air intake. While the front looked just like the one from the three-door version, the profile was different due to the number of doors. The carmaker didn't try to hide that with blackened B-pillars as other carmakers did. But, just like its three-door sibling, it featured an oversized roof spoiler at the back, on the upper side of the tailgate.
Inside, MG placed body-colored trims on the dashboard and door cards. Inside the instrument cluster, the white dials with red needles emphasized the car's sporty character. Also, the driver benefited from a three-spoke, two-tone steering wheel and a set of aluminum pedals. Moreover, the carmaker placed a set of high-bolstered seats at the front while a regular Rover 25 bench was installed in the back. Still, it used a specific upholstery that matched the car's color.
Under the hood, MG installed the same 1.8-liter, 160 HP Rover K-series engine paired exclusively with a five-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1396 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 123 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2248 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 5MT (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 6900 RPM 160 HP @ 6900 RPM 158 BHP @ 6900 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 174 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.4 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.1 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.3 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4d 5MT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 4200 RPM 101 HP @ 4200 RPM 99 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 240 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.3 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.6 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.3 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0d 5MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 4200 RPM 115 HP @ 4200 RPM 113 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 260 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.1 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.3 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |