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1.5 VTi-TECH naturally aspirated 106 hp (NSE / NSE Plus, from 2017) engine: faults and reliability

MG / SAIC 1.5 VTi-TECH atmosférico and 1.5 T-GDI turbo (familia SGE) version

Buy

We have not found any documented engine faults, either in the press or in the owner testimonials we consulted; it is a simple naturally aspirated engine with no turbo. The caution is that the available data is thin: only four reviews on the reliability website consulted.^[1]

Years

since 2017

Power

106 hp

Faults that affect it

0 of high or critical severity

Cars that use it

in our database

Reviewed on 27 September 20263 sources How we work

What changes in this version

Entry-level petrol engine of the MG ZS: inline four-cylinder, no turbo, direct injection. On the British market it produces 106 hp (78 kW) and 141 Nm; in China, with a different calibration, up to 120 hp. It is paired with a manual or automatic gearbox depending on version and market.^[2][3]

Engine codes of this version: NSE, NSE Plus.

Faults of the NSE engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

None of the documented 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI faults affect this version. See all 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI faults

Cars fitted with the NSE engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

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MG ZS I1.5 VTi-TECH 1062017–2024^[1][2][3]

Frequently asked questions

Is the NSE engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. We have not found any documented engine faults, either in the press or in the owner testimonials we consulted; it is a simple naturally aspirated engine with no turbo. The caution is that the available data is thin: only four reviews on the reliability website consulted.^[1]

Which cars use the NSE engine?

MG ZS I (2017–2024).^[1][2][3]

Are you buying a car with the NSE engine?

Check the history before buyingMileage, inspection record (ITV in Spain), outstanding finance and accidents for the car you are interested in, from the registration number or the VIN.Request a report

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Do you have a car with this engine? Tell us which faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

Fiabilité et pannes du MG ZSFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
MG ZS (crossover)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Essai complet : MG ZSFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French