The MG ZS nameplate has two distinct histories: it originally appeared as a sporty small family car based on the Rover 45 from 2001 to 2005, but was reborn in 2017 as the subcompact crossover SUV that remains in production today. It is is regarded for its value and practicality, offering a variety of 1.5-liter gasoline engines and a popular all-electric "ZS EV" variant that debuted in 2019 as one of the first affordable electric SUVs.