Hi Guys, hope this video is helpful for all the new owners of MG ZST. Please SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more MG videos!!! Please note that by 10th October 2021, MG NZ has confirmed that the fuel recommendation for MG ZST Core / ZST Vibe 1.5L is 91 or above (no longer 95 or above as mentioned in the video)
@@rinalopresti8727 I'm not entirely sure about MG Australia although they are actually one company with MG NZ. It is best to consult your local dealer for confirmation. Thanks, Jerry
Thank you so much- this video was so needed by myself, as the manual wasn’t overly clear. I’ve never had such an electronic car before so this was all new to me!
We got our new ZST Vibe this week and wanted to say Thank you for your videos as they have cleared up a few things for us that we couldn’t remember our dealership saying. MG Ipswich Australia is fabulous!
Dear Jerry, I wanted to take a moment and thank you for this video. I recently got this car and your video helped me understand the functions and how to use them better.
this was a very very informative video! i have been in the market for a new car for a couple months and test drove the ZST Vibe yesterday, I was very in love with the drive of the car, i was looking at the Core but had to drive the Vibe as they didn't have any Cores for test driving but this car is amazing and so i have purchased it!! i pick it up in May and can not wait, I have watched this video when i first started researching MG and will rewatch it over and over for the next few months till i pick up my car so i can learn all the features of it. Thank you so much Jerry!!!
Great video! Very informative and without the sales pitch. Your video equiped me with a greater understanding of the vehicle when sitting inside and taking it for a few test drives. Great content, Thank you!
Thanks so much Jerry! I took delivery of my ZST last week and was really struggling with some of the features. This video and another one I watched on the adaptive cruise was super helpful. Really appreciate it.
Great overview thanks Jerry. We have one on order hopefully arriving in Feb next month on the GC Aus, learnt a good amount about the car here, cheers and happy New Year'22 🌅🌊🏄🌴⚡
I like how you have shown the artificial intelligence features of this car, it has taken the technology from driverless cars for use on mainstream roads.
Fantastic video, professional and to the point. I test drove the ZST yesterday - do you have any thoughts on the CVT (core/vibe) transmission? It was a very different driving experience compared to the traditional auto transmission in the 1.3L models. I guess it's something you might get used to over time.
I really like this CVT. It is smooth comfortable. More than enough for what most people need for aroundgrown trips. There is no doubt the 1.3 turbo with 6 speed auto is better. It always comes down to the budget for everyone
very good video, When i start the car, the parking light indicator shows on always also the headlight and daytime running light on. Not only daytime light. is this default or any issues?
@@JerryPanandCars not yet, going next week first service. Also have another small issues , driverside bacdoor open central consol shows indication both back door open too. Will see
@@JerryPanandCars first time they told its default , after i shows to same model demo cars, they accepted the issue and replaced light sensor and solved. But still the car is in workshop regards fix the blind spot indicater issues, changed many parts (including mirror), update software, the issue still there, not yet resolved.
Great video, What’s the difference on the lights on the start stop? So there is orange and green? As sometimes mine has trouble starting , should I be pressing it till it gets green then long press to get it started ?
So on the engine start button, below the “start” icon, there is two lights. Think when the engine is turned on it’s always green - but can also be orange / green when the electrics are only on
Your videos are great Jerry. Thank you. Very informative. I got my Vibe last week and all the controls freaked me out a bit but you’ve helped a lot. A couple of questions - when you’re driving what lights are on automatically, just the led ones or the sidelights too? Also is the parking brake automatic? Mine doesn’t seem to come on unless I manually engage it. Thank you very much.
Hi, great video ! Does the smart phone button on the steering wheel take you to Apple CarPlay/android auto? Or does it take you to something else. Thanks
Thanks for the comment Jonathan. The "star" button takes you to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto screen in the default setting. You can change and get it to take you to "Car" or "home" in the "car setting". Check 26:32 in this video.
Great video! What would be nice is a video that explains all the acoustic signals the car (ZST in my case) gives you. When driving around, the car makes random dings and pings and beeps, and I have no idea why... 😁 And HOW do you get that speed warning guy to SHUT UP. "Speed limit exceeded. Please slow down " when going 2 km too fast. And oh, how do you update the GPS maps system???
Thanks for the comment. The speed limit warning can be disabled in the Navigation setting menu. Check my full navigation guide video on my channel. The map update can be done by yourself. You can ask your local dealer to send the guidance or I can email you the guidance.
Hi Jerry - would you know what wattage output the ZST core headunit gives to the speakers? Also if it’s possible to install rear speakers on the core? Thank you!
hi just need your help how can we play the video on the screen with the android auto on the mg zst core if you can guide me please i just got mine today so dont know how to play youtube with android auto thankyou
i asked the dealer just today in australia and he replied its 5 star ANCAP certified but obviously i want to confirm i am after ZST core i already gave them an advance money but i am still confused if i buy this vehicle because this will be my first new car so need a guidance please
Hello Jerry Love your channel and info, a few Quick question for you please? Do you have a video of the 2022 MG ZST Vibe auto wipers actually working and adjusting, (speed and increased water/rain)? Can I also confirm what settings to be set on (The manual page 47, indicates to set the wiper stick to be on intermittent?). My auto wipers do not seem to work, the dealer and I cannot determine the issue, intermittent works but not auto wiping. Thanks for your time
All the ZST Vibe or above spec should work. I don’t know how your dealership cannot determine the issue. It either work or doesn’t work. If it doesn’t, there will be issue they can check through.
Thanks Jerry, it seems to be a new issue in Australia (since May 2022), see the link: www.mgevs.com/threads/auto-wipers.573/ . I am hoping to find a video of the auto wipers working and confirming the settings. Thanks for your videos they helped me decide to buy the car, which I love, bugs aside. If I was in NZ I would have purchased from you, all the best thanks
I have a 2021 MG ZST VIBE purchased in July 2021. I just did a factory reset and it has gone back to a display of mph instead of km - is this easily fixed as it is quite annoying?
Hi Kerry, you have to go back to the dealership for fixing this. They can do a software update for you. It has happened on only one customer during my 2 years experience but you are unlucky on this.
@@JerryPanandCars Thanks for taking the time to reply. I am having difficulty getting the car booked into a dealership due to work commitments etc but I'll persevere.
Hi, very helpful, sorted out a few features I didn't know how to use thank you. Question - where is the outside temperature displayed please, MG ZST Vibe 2022 ? It's driving me crazy!
Oh no ! That's crazy, the old 2009 car I traded had it! Do you think it maybe included on a software upgrade? Or can't it be added later? But thank you for your informative video.
Hi Jerry, Loved this video. So helpful! I just purchased my MG ZST (Australia) last month. With regards to the Speed Assist System, if you chose SLIF, should it keep that setting in its memory? I'm finding I have to turn it on to SLIF every time I start the car? I am not using the cruise control so I thought it should be keeping the settings. All other settings are held, except that one. Would appreciate your thoughts.
@@JerryPanandCars I can’t make it works automatically. It works intermittently and I can only adjust the speed. In another words, when it is not raining, it works at the selected speed and when it heavily raining, it works in the same way…
@@diegojzubielqui8965 have you purchased the vehicle recently? As some cars are affected by the software update error. Auto lights and auto wiper don't work unfortunately. Check if your auto lights are working or not? Does the low beam main light come on all the time?
@@diegojzubielqui8965 unfortunately that is the problem for some my sold cars too. There is no fixing from MG NZ at this stage. We have to wait for the update. Please make sure and tell your dealer about this. Ask them to contact you when there is an update.
Hi Jerry, I watched most of your MG videos hence I bought an MG two months ago. But it is in Indonesia and the model is a 5 GT, it is manufactured in Thailand and it seems it is not available in New Zealand. Unfortunately the carvhas software issues from day 1. The 5 GT has a 1.5l engine without turbocharger and a 8-CVT-gearbox. Now my question. Recently I engaged the Cruise Control and set it to 100km/h. The highway was sloping downhill and speed was at 104 km/h which is fine, I guess. But irrating was when the road went uphill and the cruise control accelerator the car only once the speed dropped to 88 km/h. My dealer gold me today this is normal and in general cruise control cannot be used on more hilly roads. Do you have any experience with this? With all my previous non-MG cars I never has this experience. Sorry taking up your time, take care, regards from Indonesia and be blessed
Thanks for your support. The cruise control thing you mentioned has happened to me as well and I don't think it is an issue or problem. The cruise control can only get to your set speed if the road is flat and clear. It is hard for it to 100% maintain your set speed if it is on hilly roads up and down. While climbing up, it will try to reach 100kph but it cannot guarantee that it will maintain 100kph every second. Another thing is, if the cruise control is faulty, it will not work at all. Going up and down a bit on speed won't mean it is faulty.
@@JerryPanandCars Thanks for your immediate reply, this is really good and I wish MG Indonesia would be that responsive. In regards to Cruise Control I suspect it is a sensor issue. Have a great day
Hi Guys, hope this video is helpful for all the new owners of MG ZST. Please SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more MG videos!!!
Please note that by 10th October 2021, MG NZ has confirmed that the fuel recommendation for MG ZST Core / ZST Vibe 1.5L is 91 or above (no longer 95 or above as mentioned in the video)
Is that just for New Zealand or Australia as well?
@@rinalopresti8727 I'm not entirely sure about MG Australia although they are actually one company with MG NZ. It is best to consult your local dealer for confirmation. Thanks, Jerry
@@rinalopresti8727 Also for Australia. I went to a dealership last month in Australia, they said it uses 91 RON for the MG ZST Vibe 1.5L
Thankyou AAA+++ video
Thank you so much- this video was so needed by myself, as the manual wasn’t overly clear. I’ve never had such an electronic car before so this was all new to me!
We got our new ZST Vibe this week and wanted to say Thank you for your videos as they have cleared up a few things for us that we couldn’t remember our dealership saying. MG Ipswich Australia is fabulous!
Dear Jerry, I wanted to take a moment and thank you for this video. I recently got this car and your video helped me understand the functions and how to use them better.
Glad to hear. Thank you very much.
this was a very very informative video! i have been in the market for a new car for a couple months and test drove the ZST Vibe yesterday, I was very in love with the drive of the car, i was looking at the Core but had to drive the Vibe as they didn't have any Cores for test driving but this car is amazing and so i have purchased it!! i pick it up in May and can not wait, I have watched this video when i first started researching MG and will rewatch it over and over for the next few months till i pick up my car so i can learn all the features of it.
Thank you so much Jerry!!!
Thank you so much for the kind comment! Glad my video helped you for your purchase. All the best!
Great video! Very informative and without the sales pitch. Your video equiped me with a greater understanding of the vehicle when sitting inside and taking it for a few test drives. Great content, Thank you!
Thank you very much for the comment. Glad this has helped you :D
Thanks so much Jerry! I took delivery of my ZST last week and was really struggling with some of the features. This video and another one I watched on the adaptive cruise was super helpful. Really appreciate it.
Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your support!
Very thorough video, thank you
What a fantastic video. Thanks Jerry! I take delivery of my ZST today and was interested how all the MG Pilot features work, and now I know. Cheers!
Thanks for taking me through all tgese steps in person today. This video awesome to remind me of all the cool features of my new vehicle
Hi Jerry
I pick my Vibe up tomorrow (Australia) and your instructions will help me greatly
Thank you
Thanks Lisa. Congrats! Enjoy your lovely MG!
Very thorough and helpful video. Thanks 👍
Great overview thanks Jerry. We have one on order hopefully arriving in Feb next month on the GC Aus, learnt a good amount about the car here, cheers and happy New Year'22
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I like how you have shown the artificial intelligence features of this car, it has taken the technology from driverless cars for use on mainstream roads.
Thank you for your presentation that it help me a lot ,you make it all clearly
Big fan! Waiting for the drive review of zst core
Fantastic video, professional and to the point. I test drove the ZST yesterday - do you have any thoughts on the CVT (core/vibe) transmission? It was a very different driving experience compared to the traditional auto transmission in the 1.3L models. I guess it's something you might get used to over time.
I really like this CVT. It is smooth comfortable. More than enough for what most people need for aroundgrown trips. There is no doubt the 1.3 turbo with 6 speed auto is better. It always comes down to the budget for everyone
MG ZS 1500 my next car👍👍👍
very coool review
Hi! Your video has been super helpful! Would you be able to show us how to disable the auto high beams only?
I cannot find anything to disable the ZST auto high beam assist.
can you turn the reading lights on when the car is off? mine doesnt seem to let me but not sure if this is a function that can be changed thanks! :)
You can for a small amount of time but it will drain your 12v battery. Just press the light button on the top.
Very comprehensive walk through. Good video.
Thank you very much😁
How can i stop the touch screen sound when i press anything
settings - sound
very good video, When i start the car, the parking light indicator shows on always also the headlight and daytime running light on. Not only daytime light. is this default or any issues?
It looks like an issue with the light sensors. Have to be checked by MG workshop
@@JerryPanandCars not yet, going next week first service. Also have another small issues , driverside bacdoor open central consol shows indication both back door open too. Will see
@@JerryPanandCars first time they told its default , after i shows to same model demo cars, they accepted the issue and replaced light sensor and solved. But still the car is in workshop regards fix the blind spot indicater issues, changed many parts (including mirror), update software, the issue still there, not yet resolved.
Hi could you please show the sun visor please. Dose it have vanity mirror with lights in it? Thank you
no light sorry.
Great video,
What’s the difference on the lights on the start stop? So there is orange and green? As sometimes mine has trouble starting , should I be pressing it till it gets green then long press to get it started ?
I'm not sure what lights you are referring to.
So on the engine start button, below the “start” icon, there is two lights. Think when the engine is turned on it’s always green - but can also be orange / green when the electrics are only on
@@sjosephr yes, that’s correct.
Your videos are great Jerry. Thank you. Very informative. I got my Vibe last week and all the controls freaked me out a bit but you’ve helped a lot. A couple of questions - when you’re driving what lights are on automatically, just the led ones or the sidelights too? Also is the parking brake automatic? Mine doesn’t seem to come on unless I manually engage it.
Thank you very much.
The reason I ask about the sidelights is because the sidelights green light is always illuminated when I’m driving.
side light may be related to auto headlight issues. check with the dealer.
parking brake doesn't engage automatically.
Hi, great video ! Does the smart phone button on the steering wheel take you to Apple CarPlay/android auto? Or does it take you to something else. Thanks
Thanks for the comment Jonathan. The "star" button takes you to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto screen in the default setting. You can change and get it to take you to "Car" or "home" in the "car setting". Check 26:32 in this video.
Great video!
What would be nice is a video that explains all the acoustic signals the car (ZST in my case) gives you.
When driving around, the car makes random dings and pings and beeps, and I have no idea why... 😁
And HOW do you get that speed warning guy to SHUT UP. "Speed limit exceeded. Please slow down " when going 2 km too fast.
And oh, how do you update the GPS maps system???
Thanks for the comment. The speed limit warning can be disabled in the Navigation setting menu. Check my full navigation guide video on my channel. The map update can be done by yourself. You can ask your local dealer to send the guidance or I can email you the guidance.
Hi Jerry - would you know what wattage output the ZST core headunit gives to the speakers? Also if it’s possible to install rear speakers on the core? Thank you!
I don’t have an answer for that sorry
Hi Jerry
Is blind spot monitoring available in core model ? Its greyed out for me
Yes, it is available in core
hi just need your help how can we play the video on the screen with the android auto on the mg zst core if you can guide me please i just got mine today so dont know how to play youtube with android auto thankyou
Unfortunately UA-cam video is not allowed on Android auto or apple carplay. It is not safe to do that. You can play UA-cam music only.
I use 95 ethanol and I getting very good power and distance
very good thanks
just a quick question before i buy is this MG ZST CORE model is ANCAP certified or not ?
The lower spec MG ZS Excite has 4 star but it misses all the safety features. The ZST should be 5 star or at least 4 start.
i asked the dealer just today in australia and he replied its 5 star ANCAP certified but obviously i want to confirm i am after ZST core i already gave them an advance money but i am still confused if i buy this vehicle because this will be my first new car so need a guidance please
@@JerryPanandCars like if i can go ahead with this ZST
Hello Jerry Love your channel and info, a few Quick question for you please?
Do you have a video of the 2022 MG ZST Vibe auto wipers actually working and adjusting, (speed and increased water/rain)?
Can I also confirm what settings to be set on (The manual page 47, indicates to set the wiper stick to be on intermittent?).
My auto wipers do not seem to work, the dealer and I cannot determine the issue, intermittent works but not auto wiping.
Thanks for your time
All the ZST Vibe or above spec should work. I don’t know how your dealership cannot determine the issue. It either work or doesn’t work. If it doesn’t, there will be issue they can check through.
Thanks Jerry, it seems to be a new issue in Australia (since May 2022), see the link: www.mgevs.com/threads/auto-wipers.573/ . I am hoping to find a video of the auto wipers working and confirming the settings.
Thanks for your videos they helped me decide to buy the car, which I love, bugs aside. If I was in NZ I would have purchased from you, all the best thanks
How do you turn rain sensor on for the vibe?
whole switch up to first position.
I have a 2021 MG ZST VIBE purchased in July 2021. I just did a factory reset and it has gone back to a display of mph instead of km - is this easily fixed as it is quite annoying?
Hi Kerry, you have to go back to the dealership for fixing this. They can do a software update for you. It has happened on only one customer during my 2 years experience but you are unlucky on this.
@@JerryPanandCars Thanks for taking the time to reply. I am having difficulty getting the car booked into a dealership due to work commitments etc but I'll persevere.
I keep having to turn on the SLIF every time I turn on the car. Why?
It is defaulted to off when you start it.
Does Apple car play only work with a cable connected??
Yes, only wired apple Carplay.
Excellent
Hi, very helpful, sorted out a few features I didn't know how to use thank you. Question - where is the outside temperature displayed please, MG ZST Vibe 2022 ? It's driving me crazy!
Hi Deb, unfortunately there is no temperature display available on the MG ZST Vibe.
Oh no ! That's crazy, the old 2009 car I traded had it! Do you think it maybe included on a software upgrade? Or can't it be added later?
But thank you for your informative video.
@@debsexton5300 it is very unlikely to be added in future update unfortunately.
Just ask you phone while driving :D I don't think it will make that much of difference .
@@amitthapa8253, sorry, for my location & my job it makes a huge difference! Connecting my phone for the weather is what I do now.
Hi Jerry I am expecting to recieve my Core at the end of August but can you advise if any of the monitors have the outside temperature displayed?
Hi Paul, I'm not sure if the recent update has done anything to the outside temperature. I will check tomorrow and let you know.
@@JerryPanandCars were you able to check on one of the new cars re outside temperature display? Thanks
@@pauladams5456 Hi Pau, I can confirm our newest yard cars have temperature display in the centre unit.
@@JerryPanandCars Great news, Thank you Jerry
Hi Jerry, Loved this video. So helpful! I just purchased my MG ZST (Australia) last month. With regards to the Speed Assist System, if you chose SLIF, should it keep that setting in its memory? I'm finding I have to turn it on to SLIF every time I start the car? I am not using the cruise control so I thought it should be keeping the settings. All other settings are held, except that one. Would appreciate your thoughts.
Hi Kylie, I actually never noticed that. Let me find out and get back to you during the week.
@@JerryPanandCars hi mine does the same 2021 mgzst
Hi I just got an MG ZST this week and it doesnt stay on. I am assuming that this is normal?
Did you figure this out??
@@NijasP-vi3xm Yes, SLIF doesn't save, you have to put it on every time you want to use it.
The fuel average you are getting from the car city and highway you have manual or automatic
The combined fuel consumption is about 6.9L/100km. City around 8L and highway around 6L. It comes down to how you drive though.
in australia those seats are only for core, vibe here got the fake leather
Correct
Hi Jerry,
Have you tested the auto rain sensing wipers on the Vibe version?
Yes I have used them before. Why?
@@JerryPanandCars I can’t make it works automatically. It works intermittently and I can only adjust the speed. In another words, when it is not raining, it works at the selected speed and when it heavily raining, it works in the same way…
@@diegojzubielqui8965 have you purchased the vehicle recently? As some cars are affected by the software update error. Auto lights and auto wiper don't work unfortunately. Check if your auto lights are working or not? Does the low beam main light come on all the time?
@@JerryPanandCars thanks Jerry, yes the car is only a few weeks old and yes low beam seems on all the time (day and night)
@@diegojzubielqui8965 unfortunately that is the problem for some my sold cars too. There is no fixing from MG NZ at this stage. We have to wait for the update. Please make sure and tell your dealer about this. Ask them to contact you when there is an update.
How do you change the date and time?
Hi Savannah, in the centre radio screen, select SETUP then you can see the Time&Date on the left. That will allow you to manually adjust everything.
Hi Jerry, I watched most of your MG videos hence I bought an MG two months ago. But it is in Indonesia and the model is a 5 GT, it is manufactured in Thailand and it seems it is not available in New Zealand.
Unfortunately the carvhas software issues from day 1. The 5 GT has a 1.5l engine without turbocharger and a 8-CVT-gearbox.
Now my question. Recently I engaged the Cruise Control and set it to 100km/h. The highway was sloping downhill and speed was at 104 km/h which is fine, I guess.
But irrating was when the road went uphill and the cruise control accelerator the car only once the speed dropped to 88 km/h. My dealer gold me today this is normal and in general cruise control cannot be used on more hilly roads.
Do you have any experience with this? With all my previous non-MG cars I never has this experience.
Sorry taking up your time, take care, regards from Indonesia and be blessed
Thanks for your support.
The cruise control thing you mentioned has happened to me as well and I don't think it is an issue or problem. The cruise control can only get to your set speed if the road is flat and clear. It is hard for it to 100% maintain your set speed if it is on hilly roads up and down. While climbing up, it will try to reach 100kph but it cannot guarantee that it will maintain 100kph every second.
Another thing is, if the cruise control is faulty, it will not work at all. Going up and down a bit on speed won't mean it is faulty.
@@JerryPanandCars Thanks for your immediate reply, this is really good and I wish MG Indonesia would be that responsive. In regards to Cruise Control I suspect it is a sensor issue. Have a great day
I have a 8 speed
2023 core/vibe takes 91 Ron
For NZ, yes.
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