Yesterday I finished my three week "adventure". While my car was being repaired I was given a MG ZS! And in conclusion, not as bad as I thought but still mediocre.
Gutless engine which is noisy. And fuel economy of the 1.5 liter equivalent to my parents 2007 Ford Focus with a 2.0 liter engine.
4 speed auto which operates almost the same in normal and sports mode
ABS kicks in way too eagerly. I don't know if the brakes or the tyres are at fault.
Terrible suspension when hitting sharp speed humps and handling not confidence inspiring
Huge blind spots due to tiny windows between rear doors back of car
Lights default setting is AUTO and not off so always turning on lights
Stereo has no off button so it starts every time vehicle is started. Need to use mute button. And AM reception very poor except for the stations with the strongest signals.
Indicator column on left side of steering wheel next to cruise control column which meant I often accidentally high beamed drivers when I was trying to use the cruise control
Apple car play - enough said
Trip computer seems to reset every time car is started
Odd quirk is hazard lights would automatically start flashing if applied the brakes too hard.
Worst sounding horn I've heard to date
In conclusion for that money I'd rater buy a used Japanese or South Korean SUV which would be superior vehicles.