Used MG Rover ZT Tourer 2001 - 2005 review

What's the used MG ZT-T like?

The MG ZT-T manages to keep the Rover 75's smooth ride and refinement, but adds more poise, better grip and sharper responses to make it a very enjoyable drive.

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Overview

The MG ZT Tourer is a capable load-lugger and so much more

Pros

• Big, practical
• cheap and fun to drive

Cons

• Styling might be too lairy for some tastes

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The engine range is the same as you find in the ZT saloon, and all but the entry-level 1.8 give strong performance. They do need to be worked hard, though.

Iits big boot means it's practical as well, but the garish styling might put some people off. Cabin space is good for four, though, and lots of kit came as standard. Best of all, the car was built when BMW owned MG Rover, so quality is good.

Our recommendations

Which used MG ZT-T should I buy?

We'd recommend the turbocharged 1.8-litre petrol engine. Its 0-60mph time of 8.9 seconds isn't too far behind the bigger 2.5-litre V6 engine, but it improves your average fuel consumption by almost 9mpg.

The entry-level 1.8 is even more frugal, but it's too weedy to make the ZT-T feel like a proper sports car. The same goes for both the 2.0-litre diesel engines. The V8 isn't a great choice. It's very quick, but an average of 21.5mpg makes it very pricey to run.

Trim levels reflect those found in the saloon. There are two for our favourite engine: ZT-T and ZT-T+. The standard car has lots of toys, including remote central locking, air-conditioning, alloys, electric front windows, a sunroof and a CD player. The ZT+ won't cost you much more, and it adds climate control, electric rear windows and a CD changer.

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