MG Motor Australia has announced the return of its introductory ZS ‘Vibe’ trim grade for 2026, with pricing for the small SUV now starting from a low $22,990 driveaway.
The bullish price drop means that MG will officially reclaim the title of Australia’s cheapest small SUV, after losing bragging rights to the Chery Tiggo 4 Urban (currently $23,990 driveaway) in October, 2024.
But pricing for MG’s small SUV shake-up is only expected to last until the 28th of February — afterwards, the MG ZS Vibe should return to a driveaway price of $24,513, according to the MG website.
Chery’s cut price Tiggo 4 has dominated the small SUV segment since its H2 2024 inception, with its affordable entry price no doubt playing a key role.
Last year, the Tiggo 4 saw an unprecedented growth in sales of 950.5-percent, shifting 20,149 units to take the title of Australia’s most popular small SUV, as well as its cheapest.
In contrast, the MG ZS saw an 11.6-percent dip in sales year-on-year, shifting 20,000 units to finish the year as Australia’s second-most-popular small SUV. Only 149 deliveries separated the two Chinese front-driven SUVs in 2025.
For 2026, the MG ZS Vibe will retain its 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four cylinder, paired with a CVT and front-drive.
The Vibe produces 81kW and 140Nm, meaning that Chery’s introductory Tiggo still has the performance edge bragging rights with 108kW/210Nm.
Standard equipment on the 2026 MG ZS Vibe includes:
- 16-inch Alloy Wheels
- 10.25-inch Infotainment Screen
- Reverse Camera
- Push Button Start
- Wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- MG Pilot Safety Suite
- Four-Speaker Audio System
- Two front USB Ports
- Fabric Interior
- Halogen Headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights
All MG ZS models additionally feature a five-star ANCAP safety rating, as do all Chery Tiggo 4 models.
