MG ZS (2001 - 2005)

Rover 45 based ZS180 has a 177bhp version of Rover's 2.5 litre KV6 to propel it to 60 in 7.3 seconds then on to a top whack of 139 for a list price of £16,395.

ZS120 with 115bhp 1.8 K Series engine from £12,495.

New for summer 2003: ZS110 with 109Ps, 138Nm 1.6 K series engine: does 119mph, 0-60 in 9.8, 40.2mpg combined and puts out 168g/km CO2. Comes with alloys and CD player at £10,995.

2004 facelift brings with it much improved interior, wider track, 17-inch alloys wheels (on ZS180) and a new bodykit. Much better looking than before.