Redesign MG ZR 2004
Après la ZT et la ZS, c’est au tour de la ZR de recevoir un « facelift » en ce printemps 2004.
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RELEASE IMMEDIATE
May 18, 2004
MG EXTENDS SPORTS APPEAL WITH NEW-LOOK ZR
A new exterior and interior style is announced today (May 18) for the latest MG ZR, the UK’s most popular Super-mini, hot-hatch, in preparation for its show debut at next week’s Sunday Times Motor Show Live in Birmingham. Order placements are now possible through MG Rover dealers with first deliveries from July.
Key features include:
� Distinctive new exterior style, featuring clear lens covered twin headlamps
� New high quality fascia design, incorporating four styled circular air vents
� Improved dynamic driving experience and value for money specification
A new front bumper design is accompanied by new clear lens covered twin halogen headlamps that give a cleaner and more sculpted exterior form. Substantial changes are made to the rear with a new boot and bumper style, complemented by new alloy wheels and centre-line badging. On the inside, a new fascia design houses four circular air vents and a new centre console.
The new ZR completes a brand evolution of the MG product portfolio in the marque’s 80th anniversary year. The clean and bold lines of the latest ZR produce a contemporary sports style that evolves consistently through the range with the latest ZS and ZT, and traces through to the SV supercar.
For further information please contact:
Kevin Jones, UK PR Communications Manager
MG ZR Product Detail Index
� Product summary
� New features and summary
� Specification summary, by model
� Performance, fuel economy and CO2
� Pricing, including options
Product Summary
The exterior style changes to the new MG ZR include a new front bumper design, a deeper integral SV look front grille and a tough clear lens protecting twin halogen headlamps in a black surround, that combine to give the ZR a fresh and sports focussed, modern appearance.
At the rear, the treatment is just as effective, with a new, more angular rear bumper, housing the re-positioned number plate and a clean-panel rear tailgate, with centrally mounted MG brand and ZR model identity badging. This gives a more defined rear appearance, with its standard-fit spoiler for a refreshed design style. Other exterior changes include the tailgate lift handle now incorporated into the rear wiper assembly design and body coloured side rubbing strips with ZR model identity badging. A blacked out lower feature and stainless steel exhaust heat shield creates an authentic effect, with 160 models also featuring rear bumper extensions on the corners by the rear wheel arch.
Inside, the high quality and stylish cabin features a new fascia design, centre console, soft touch switchgear and an array of technology features. The new fascia houses four circular styled air vents that give definition and feature to the centre and ends of the fascia, each with a satin chrome finish.
New Features
Improved Driving Experience
The latest ZR models all feature a more responsive and improved brake feel. A lower positioned clutch pedal improves driver ergonomics and throttle pedal set-up has been changed on petrol and diesel models to match the engine responsiveness of this pocket-rocket sports hatch. Steering is also much sharper with improved
H-frame toe and camber geometry and the fitment of a new specification rear suspension bush material.
A new 16 Gridspoke wheel is available on entry-level ZR models, while the 160 is available with the 17 Straights alloy wheel.
Convenience – Remote Activated Boot Release
A new feature for the ZR is the plip activated electronic tailgate release feature, a convenience that allows the owner easier access to the rear of the car.
Secure Technology for Greater Security and Locking
Auto relocking – if the car is locked/armed and the unlock button is subsequently pressed, the car will automatically lock and re-arm if no doors are opened within
30 seconds. This protects against accidental unlocking of the vehicle.
Speed locking (also known as drive away locking) can be configured so that the doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 3mph/5km/h. The doors remain locked when the vehicle is stationary and can be unlocked by the master lock button or by turning the engine off. The alarm system uses a battery backed up sounder, located within a shielded enclosure and protected with tamper proof fixings, which will activate if the power supply is tampered with.
Audible mislock – features a short horn sound if door / tailgate / bonnet are open when the vehicle is locked with the key or remote. Automatic Engine immobilisation is activated after the ignition is switched off.
Master Locking Switch
This new feature to MG ZR is located above the switches in the new centre console. It offers a greater degree of security as the car can instantly lock all of the doors, regardless of ignition or engine state, with a single press of the button.
A panic alarm can be triggered by pressing the Master Locking Switch for two seconds – locking all doors, activating the alarm sounder and flashing the hazard lamps. It is de-activated by another two-second press or by pressing the plip.
Remote locking feature
The new remote plip has a changing lock/unlock code every time it is used. No thief could record (or capture) the code then use it later on. A new design of plip now features lock, unlock and remote tailgate release opening. It can be operated with the alarm armed or disarmed. The alarm rearms when the tailgate is closed, with hazard warning lamps flashing to indicate this security. The latest plip design has a greater operating range.
Safety – ABS/EBD
All MG ZRs have ABS (anti-lock braking system) and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) as standard. EBD helps to ensure that the rear brakes contribute as much braking force as possible, equalising the braking forces.
Key Competitors
Renault Clio, Ford Fiesta, VW Polo, Peugeot 206 and Vauxhall Corsa.
Exterior Colours
Solid: Trophy Yellow, new Rio Red
Metallic: Starlight Silver and XPower Grey
Pearlescent: Royal Blue, Goodwood Green, British Racing Green, Black Pearl, new Firefrost red and Ignition Blue
New Features Summary
Exterior
� New front bumper design
� New larger integral front grille
� New clear lens cover twin halogen headlamps
� Body coloured side rubbing strips with brushed steel ZR identity
� New rear bumper design housing number plate
� New tailgate design incorporating distinctive MG and ZR badging
� Remote plip activated hatchback-opening release
� New 16 Gridspoke alloy wheels
� Thatcham approved security wheel locking nuts
Interior
� New fascia design with four stylish rotary air vents with satin chrome finish
� New fascia console with soft-touch switches
� Revised seat fabrics
� Master locking switch and drive-away locking for occupant security
New MG ZR Specification Summary, model by model
105/120/TD
105 – 1.4-litre (103Ps) engine
120 – 1.8-litre (117Ps) engine
TD – 2.0-litre turbo-diesel (101Ps) engine
Suspension and Steering
Front: independent MacPherson strut suspension with telescopic dampers
Front anti roll bar
Rear: independent torsion beam H frame
Power assisted steering
Safety and Brakes
Driver’s airbag and five lap and diagonal seat belts
ABS with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
Interior
Electric front windows
All Ash coloured fascia condition
Matrix fabric seat facings on entry model and ˜+’ models
New Axis material for ZR 160
Stylish new seat pattern, using horizontal sew lines on squab and cushion
Door casings incorporate coloured inserts to match seats (neutral, blue or green)
New glovebox design with satin chrome handle
New centre console with unique Technical Grey finish
Satin aluminium painted HEVAC knobs, floor bezels
Centre console now includes additional storage space under ICE unit
New floor console with satin aluminium electric window switch surround
Rotary styled air vents with satin chrome finish
60/40 split folding rear seat back
Locks and Security
Remote central door locking with Plip controlled remote tailgate release function
Passive engine immobilisation
Auto relocking and speed locking functions
Master locking/unlocking switch including personal panic attack alarm mode
Thatcham approved security wheel locking nuts
Body and Exterior Features
Body coloured side rubbing strips incorporating ZR badging identity
Body coloured front and re-styled rear bumpers
Union/chequered flag badge on D posts
Clear lens twin halogen headlamps
ZR+ models
Additional specification features over entry models:
Kenwood single slot CD Tuner
Air conditioning
Leather steering wheel
Front fog lights
Driver’s seat height and lumbar support
Electric adjustable/heated door mirrors
ZR 160
1.8-litre (160Ps) engine with Variable Valve Control
Additional specification features over ZR+:
17″ Straights alloy wheels
Axis part-leather seats
Rear head restraints
Rear electric windows
Sculpted side sill finishers and rear bumper extensions
Twin exhaust pipes
Close-ratio gearbox
Uprated brakes
MG ZR – Performance, Fuel Economy and CO2
Engines 105 120 120 160 TD 115 TD
Stepspeed
Transmission Man Man CVT Man Man Man
Capacity cc 1396 1796 1796 1796 1994 1994
Max Power Ps 103 117 117 160 101 113
@rpm 6000 5500 5500 6900 4200 4200
Max Torque Nm 123 160 160 174 240 260
@rpm 4500 2750 2500 4700 2000 2000
Max engine speed rpm 6800 6800 6000 7100 4500 4500
Performance
0-60mph secs 10.0 8.6 9.5 7.4 9.7 9.1
30-50 4th secs 9.5 6.4 – 6.9 6.3 6.2
50-70 4th secs 10.7 7.1 – 7.3 7.0 6.5
Max Speed (mph) mph 111 119 112 131 114 116
Fuel Economy
Urban mpg 31.1 29.0 24.5 27.1 39.2 36.7
l/100km 9.1 9.7 11.5 10.4 7.2 7.7
Extra Urban mpg 51.1 51.1 45.9 48.7 68.3 67.3
l/100km 5.5 5.5 6.2 5.8 4.1 4.2
Combined mpg 41.3 39.8 34.7 37.6 53.8 51.5
l/100km 6.8 7.1 8.1 7.5 5.2 5.5
CO2 g/km 164 169 194 179 150 150
Gear Ratios
5th 0.878 0.765 0.443 0.848 0.649 0.649
4th 1.108 1.033 – 1.033 0.848 0.848
3rd 1.414 1.308 – 1.308 1.222 1.222
2nd 2.038 1.842 – 1.895 1.895 1.895
1st 3.583 3.167 2.416 3.250 3.250 3.250
Reverse 3.615 3.000 2.658 3.000 3.000 3.000
Final drive 3.824 4.200 1.423×4.050 4.200 3.938 3.938
Mph per 1000rpm in 5th 30.9 34.9 43.9 31.6 43.8 43.8
Km/h per 1000rpm in 5th 19.2 21.7 27.3 19.7 27.2 27.2
Dimensions 3 dr 5 dr
Overall vehicle length mm 3999 3999
Overall vehicle width (inc mirrors) mm 1946 1946
Width excluding door mirrors mm 1688 1688
Overall height mm 1395 1395
Wheelbase mm 2500 2500
Front overhang mm 816 816
Rear overhang mm 683 683
Front track mm 1473 1473
Rear track mm 1466 1466
Boot capacity (rear seat up) litres VDA 304 304
Fuel tank capacity (all models) 50 litres / 11 Gallons
MG ZR Pricing
The appeal of the MG ZR is its combination of sports car specification and pricing, which importantly starts with 3-door models from just �10,395, rising to the 160 top-of-the-range model at �14,995.
Price CO2 Tax VED FRF OTR
ZR 3dr Hatchback g/km Band Price (�)
MG ZR 105 10,232 164 B 125 38 10,395
MG ZR 120 11,662 169 C 145 38 11,845
MG ZR 120 Stepspeed 12547 194 D 160 38 12745
MG ZR + 105 11,782 164 B 125 38 11,945
MG ZR + 120 13,212 169 C 145 38 13,395
MG ZR + 120 Stepspeed 14097 194 D 160 38 14295
MG ZR 160 14,812 179 C 145 38 14,995
MG ZR Turbo Diesel 11,642 150 A 115 38 11,795
MG ZR 115 Turbo Diesel 12,142 150 A 115 38 12,295
MG ZR + Turbo Diesel 13,192 150 A 115 38 13,345
MG ZR + 115 Turbo Diesel 13,692 150 A 115 38 13,845
ZR 5dr Hatchback
MG ZR 105 10,782 164 B 125 38 10,945
MG ZR 120 12,212 169 C 145 38 12,395
MG ZR 120 Stepspeed 13097 194 D 160 38 13295
MG ZR + 105 12,332 164 B 125 38 12,495
MG ZR + 120 13,762 169 C 145 38 13,945
MG ZR + 120 Stepspeed 14647 194 D 160 38 14845
MG ZR 160 15,462 179 C 145 38 15,645
MG ZR Turbo Diesel 12,192 150 A 115 38 12,345
MG ZR 115 Turbo Diesel 12,692 150 A 115 38 12,845
MG ZR + Turbo Diesel 13,742 150 A 115 38 13,895
MG ZR + 115 Turbo Diesel 14,242 150 A 115 38 14,395
Optional 120 Stepspeed models have a CO2 of 194g/km
MG ZR features a three year/60,000 mile warranty, six-year anti-corrosion and three-year cosmetic paint warranty with 12 months’ AA Roadside Assistance cover.
MG ZR Option Pricing
Main Price List Options Entry + 160 Price(�)
Metallic / Pearlescent paint O O O 325
Space saver spare wheel O O O 50
Stepspeed automatic gearbox (120 only) O O – 900
Cigar lighter O O O 10
Passenger airbag O O O 175
Kenwood stereo radio cassette S O O 0
Kenwood upgraded stereo radio cassette o o o 105
Kenwood single slot CD tuner O S S 175
Kenwood high power cD Tuner with MP3 ilo radio cassette o – – 280
Kenwood high power CD tuner
with MP3 ilo CD tuner – O O 100
Kenwood 6 disc CD Autochanger O O O 265
Satellite navigation – O O 995
Gunsmoke Alcantara – O – 660
Gunsmoke Alcantara over Axis – – O 265
Axis half leather seat upgrade – O S 395
Pack 1: Side sills & 16″ Gridspoke O O – 300
Pack 2: Side sills & 17″ Straights O O – 450
Proposed Monogram options Entry + 160 Price(�)
Air conditioning MO S S 730
Alcantara (coloured or Alcantara) MO MO – 660
Alcantara over Axis trim (coloured or Alcantara) – – MO 265
Axis seat upgrade MO O – 395
Leather Sports seat MO MO – 1185
Leather Sports seat – – MO 790
Rear head restraints MO MO S 80
Pack 3: Gunsmoke Alcantara, Tuscany door
casings and rear park distance control – – MO 450
Electric sunroof MO MO MO 555
Rear electric windows MO MO S 290
Folding boot box & convenience hook MO MO MO 55
Leather steering wheel MO S S 160
Sculpted side sill finishers MO MO S 250
TrafficMaster Traffic Alert System MO MO MO 160
Rear park distance sensors MO MO MO 265
Front fog lights MO S S 185
Kenwood upgraded stereo radio cassette O O O 105
Kenwood high power CD tuner
with MP3 ilo radio cassette O – – 280
Kenwood 6 disc CD Autochanger O O O 265
Satellite navigation MO O O 995
16″ Gridspoke ilo 16″ Hairpin MO MO – 150
17″ Straights ilo 16″ Hairpins MO MO S 290
Current Monogram options Entry + 160 Price(�)
Chromescent paint finish O O O 2000
Chromactive paint finish O O O 1800
Kinetic paint finish O O O 1200
Supertallic paint finish O O O 800
Trackstar O O O 1200