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28th January 2004

MG's LATEST ZT RANGE DELIVERS A MODERN PRESENCE AND SPORTS CHARACTER


MG Rover Group announces a revised and more stylish new MG ZT range, for dedicated sports enthusiasts.   The range encompasses a choice of modern saloon and estate cars, with in-line 4-cylinder, V6 and V8 engines.   New alloy wheel designs, instrumentation, seat fabrics and traffic management systems combine to increase specification, excitement and value of the latest ZT range.

Key visual changes focus naturally on the modernised MG character.   The aerodynamic front bumper integrates a new MG radiator grille and new halogen projector headlamps generate a prominent identity.   A clean surfaced new rear bumper extends the modern theme, with centrally placed model badging above.

Sales of the MG ZT saloon and ZT-T estate were up 28% in 2003, over 2002.

Rob Oldaker , MG Rover Group's Product Development Director, commented: “The MG ZT is an accomplished driving experience range-wide, be it the ZT 120, with its lightweight K Series engine to the 260 V8 with its wonderful soundtrack and awesome 410Nm of torque.   The experience is always a thrill.   Enthusiasts and determined business individuals will each be inspired by the charismatic dynamics that are available and the new sleeker design that provides a poise of real sporting definition.”

 

Exterior design summary

The new ZT design captures a fresh spirit of style, perpetuating a lineage that can be traced from legendary MGs to the latest MG XPower SV super coupe.   The stylish, integrated and more prominent MG grille is clearly DNA linked and set between standard fit, new halogen projector headlamps.   Driving lamps and directional indicator repeater lamps are positioned low within the front bumper, which carries a profiled aero lip spoiler along its lower edge.

 

Exterior body and trim change summary

New front bumper style incorporating new MG grille

New style headlamps, with standard fit halogen projector lamps

A new style indicator and side indicator repeater lamps

New lower grilles in front bumper

New ‘centre-line' badging strategy

Union and chequered flag badging positioned on both ‘D' posts

190 / V8 badging positioned on front fenders of V6 and 260 models

New range of attractive alloy wheel designs

New clean-edge rear bumper design and lower tailgate profile

Uprated security features, including locking wheel bolts

Increased paint colour range, including new colours

- Black Pearl micatallic

- Firefrost Red micatallic

- Goodwood Green pearlescent

12 New Monogram paint colours in a range of 24 exclusive shades

 

Interior summary

MG ZT models carry a distinct interior environment, combining body-hugging sports seats and a clear fascia layout, now using a special Technical Grey finish.   Black Oak treatment on the fascia and console is a new option, complemented by a Black Oak wood steering wheel.   Burr Walnut can also be specified.   New instrument graphics are now backlit illuminated in blue.

120, 160, 180 Sports Auto, CDTi and 190 models feature a new ‘ Summit ' fabric sports seat.   Black leather trimmed sports seats are standard on SE derivatives. Rear passenger entry, egress and accommodation are improved with better foot and knee clearance from re-profiled seat cushions and squabs.

A leather and alloy gearknob , centre armrest with central storage, pollen filter and air conditioning are standard, with TrafficMaster Traffic Alert and TrafficMaster Smartnav navigation a UK model option.

 

Interior trim and equipment includes:

Sports seats with Summit centre fabric

Sports leather rimmed steering wheel

Leather and alloy finish gearknob

Perforated leather handbrake grip

Technical Grey fascia and console finish

Rear centre armrest

Driver's seat height and lumbar adjustment

Centre armrest with storage

Rear seat load-though flap

Bright doorsill tread strips

 

Other key features include:

Sports suspension

Rear lip spoiler (saloon)

Solar controlled rear window glazing

Air conditioning

Pollen filter

Courtesy light 'wake up' at unlock

Courtesy light auto on with engine off

Courtesy light off delay

Pathway illumination facility

Accessory socket provision

Standard fit CD tuner

Central door locking, with plip controlled superlocking and opening

Single point entry facility and interior master locking switch

Automatic driveaway secure locking

Perimetric alarm system with passive arming/disarming

 

Features unique to ZT saloon

One-piece folding rear seat backrest

Double hinged boot lid for wide opening and easy access

Internal electric boot release button

Storage provision in rear centre armrest

 

Features unique to ZT-T estate

60/40 split folding rear seat backrest

Retractable carrying hooks in loadspace sidewall

Loadspace floor lashing points

Roller blind loadspace cover

Plip unlock of tailgate and tailgate glass

Rear wash-wipe with auto-on in reverse

Illuminated underfloor loadspace compartment

 

Features unique to ZT/ZT-T 120

17" 5-spoke alloy wheels with 215/50x17 tyres

Concealed rear exhaust

 

Features on both ZT/ZT-T

Exhaust cut-out in bumper with heatshield finisher (CDTi/160/180/190)

Twin exhaust with bright tailpipe finishers (CDTi/160/180/190)

18" 'Grid Spoke' alloy wheels with 225/45 ZR18 tyres (CDTi/160/180)

Ventilated rear disc brakes (180/190/260)

18" '11 Spoke' alloy wheels with 225/45 ZR18 tyres (190/260)

Further uprated braking and chassis specification (190/260)


Additional features unique to 260

260Ps 4.6-litre V8 producing 410Nm torque at 4000rpm

Quad exhaust with heatshield finishers in bumper outlets

V8 and 260 ingot badging

Automatic temperature control air conditioning

Instant Tyre Repair system

Volumetric alarm with battery back-up for alarm sounder

 

'+' Pack models - additional features

ATC (automatic temperature control) air conditioning (full climate control with individual front temperature controls and adjustable rear vents)

CD autochanger and radio cassette player (instead of CD tuner)

Electric rear windows

Loadspace safety net (ZT-T only)

 

SE (Special Equipment) models - additional features

ATC (automatic temperature control) air conditioning (full climate control with individual front temperature controls and adjustable rear vents)

CD autochanger and radio cassette player (instead of CD tuner)

Electric (front and) rear windows

Loadspace safety net (ZT-T)

Front side head airbags (ITS)

18" 'Apex' 10-spoke alloy wheels with shadow finish and 225/45 ZR18 tyres

Highline satellite navigation, trip computer, TV and teletext

Powered glass slide/tilt sunroof with blind and one-shot function

Black leather seat facings, heated front seats with power adjustment

Cruise control

Message centre instruments

Traction Control and heated windscreen washer jets

Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Rain sensing wipe system

Rear parking distance sensors

TrafficMaster Traffic Alert®

Xenon gas discharge headlamps with dynamic levelling and powerwash

For security and peace of mind, Superlocking disables door and tailgate lock releases and sophisticated electronic networks stand ready to trigger the alarm. In a feature combining safety with convenience, the Saloon's boot can only be opened by the remote control.   A robust engine immobiliser and remote control with continuously changing security code complete the anti-theft defences.

Technical specification and performance figures are unaffected by this new model evolution.   Tables of specification, performance and economy are summarised on the final page, specific tables are available on the dedicated media website: www.media.mg-rover.com (Newspress passwords apply).  

 

Pricing and options

MG

CO 2

VED

FRF

ZT                  

ZT-T

ZT 120

184

£145

£38

£16,225

£17,225

ZT+ 120

184

£145

£38

£16,845

£17,845

ZT 160 (1.8T)

194

£160

£38

£19,395

£20,395

ZT+ 160 (1.8T)

194

£160

£38

£19,995

£20,995

ZT+ 180 Sports Auto

259

£160

£38

£22,395

£23,395

ZT+ 180 Sports Auto SE

259

£160

£38

£26,390

£27,390

ZT+ 190

239

£160

£38

£22,095

£23,095

ZT+ 190 SE

239

£160

£38

£26,090

£27,090

ZT 260 V8

314

£160

£38

£28,495

£29,495

ZT 260 V8 SE

314

£160

£38

£33,490

£34,490

ZT+ CDTi

163

£135

£38

£19,995

£20,995

ZT+ 135 CDTi

163

£135

£38

£20,595

£21,595

 

Key options

5-speed automatic transmission (CDTi/135 CDTi )                                                               £1,200

Black/metallic/ pearlescent paint finish                                                                                 £450

Fuel burning heater (CDTi/135 CDTi )                                                                                   £210

Sports suspension                                                                                                             £185

CD autochanger                                                                                                                 £290

Personal Assist ( TrafficMaster Smartnav ® voice navigation)                                                   £595

Options pack (ITS, cruise control (not 1.8 models), VIP
(inc. TrafficMaster Traffic Alert), xenon headlamps)                                                              £995

Option pack (as above) on ‘+' models                                                                               £1,195

Highline navigation                                                                                                          £2,325

 

MG ZT and ZT-T exterior colours

Solar Red, Royal Blue or XPower Grey, Starlight Silver, Black Pearl , Firefrost Red, Trophy Blue, British Racing Green and Trophy Yellow.

 

Performance and economy summary

Engine output

cc

Power/rpm

Torque/rpm

ZT/ZT-T 120

1796

120Ps/5500

160Nm/4000

ZT/ZT-T 160 (1.8T)

1796

160Ps/5500

215Nm/2100

ZT/ZT-T 160 (2.5 V6)

2497

160Ps/6250

230Nm/4000

ZT/ZT-T 180 Sports Auto

2497

177Ps/6500

240Nm/4000

ZT/ZT-T 190

2497

190Ps/6500

245Nm/4000

ZT/ZT-T 260

4601

260Ps/5000

410Nm/4000

ZT/ZT-T CDTi/135 CDTi

1951

116Ps/4000

260Nm/2000

ZT/ZT-T CDTi/135 CDTi Auto

1951

131Ps/3500

300Nm/1900

 

Performance ( secs /mph)

0-60mph

30-50mph

50-70mph

Top Speed

ZT/ZT-T 120

10.9/11.3

8.7/9.1

9.7/10.2

121/119

ZT/ZT-T 160 (1.8T)

8.5/8.9

7.0/7.3

7.3/7.6

132/130

ZT/ZT-T 160 (2.5 V6)

8.8/9.3

7.5/7.8

7.6/7.9

131/129

ZT/ZT-T 180 Sports Auto

8.9/9.3

-

-

134/132

ZT/ZT-T 190

7.7/8.2

6.5/6.8

6.4/6.7

140/137

ZT/ZT-T 260

6.2/6.3

5.5/5.7

5.5/5.7

155/153

ZT/ZT-T CDTi

11.0/11.5

8.1/8.2

8.0/8.3

120/115

ZT/ZT-T 135 CDTi

10.3/10.6

7.3/7.5

6.8/7.1

120/119

ZT/ZT-T CDTi Auto

12.2/12.6

-

-

118/112

ZT/ZT-T 135 CDTi Auto

11.0/11.4

-

-

118/117

 

Economy - mpg (l/100km)

Urban

Extra-urban

Combined

ZT/ZT-T 120

26.6 (10.6)

46.3 (6.1)

36.2 (7.8)

ZT/ZT-T 160 (1.8T)

24.8 (11.4)

45.6 (6.2)

34.9 (8.1)

ZT/ZT-T 160 (2.5 V6)

20.8 (13.6)

40.4 (7.0)

30.0 (9.4)

ZT/ZT-T 180 Sports Auto

17.7 (16.0)

35.9 (7.9)

26.0 (10.9)

ZT/ZT-T 190

19.6 (14.4)

38.4 (7.4)

28.4 (9.9)

ZT/ZT-T 260

15.8 (17.9)

27.2 (10.4)

21.5 (13.2)

ZT/ZT-T CDTi/135 CDTi

36.5 (7.7)

60.7 (4.7)

48.8 (5.8

ZT/ZT-T CDTi/135 CDTi Auto

28.3 (10.0)

54.7 (5.2)

40.9 (6.9)


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