Vibration

[srich]

Does anybody else notice a very distinct vibration in their ZS at 2,000 - 2,200 revs? I’ve had my ZS Hybrid for a couple of months and experienced the over reving a bit but what seems very noticeable is the vibration through the pedals when I’m at 2k revs. Once I go beyond 2.2k revs the vibrating stops? There’s obviously something about the 2k revs position as on occasion it will stay at this point even when speed reduces to as low as 15mph. Maybe a higher/quicker charging point? But the vibrations does not seem right. Been to dealership twice and they say they can’t find anything - anyone else experienced this??

 

[AlexB1988]

Strange when you say through the pedal but could be wheel balance? Slightly off can cause vibrations at specific speeds or revs

 

[mick78]

Whilst I drive quite a lot around 2.000 rpm (city motorway around 90 km/h), I never noiced any vibrations so far. SO it certainly is not normal. I also think that it is hard to impossible to tell teh transition hybrid/EV mode, even in my Toyota Auris you could feel a really minimal kick in (not switching off though).

Is it when the engine is mostly driving the wheels only (like in my case at this limited speed motorways), or lower speeds and charging parallel? Could narrow down what's wrong.

Tires are also a potential culprit, depending on brand there might be a layer f silencing foam in them, and when wet/after start, that can cause unpleasant vibrations

 

[srich]

Whilst I drive quite a lot around 2.000 rpm (city motorway around 90 km/h), I never noiced any vibrations so far. SO it certainly is not normal. I also think that it is hard to impossible to tell teh transition hybrid/EV mode, even in my Toyota Auris you could feel a really minimal kick in (not switching off though).

Is it when the engine is mostly driving the wheels only (like in my case at this limited speed motorways), or lower speeds and charging parallel? Could narrow down what's wrong.

Tires are also a potential culprit, depending on brand there might be a layer f silencing foam in them, and when wet/after start, that can cause unpleasant

Seems to happen more when it’s charging or there’s drain on the battery (eg when heater on). The engine seems to be working harder so get vibration but make it work even harder (ie over 2.2k revs) it smooths off

 

[mick78]

Seems to happen more when it’s charging or there’s drain on the battery (eg when heater on). The engine seems to be working harder so get vibration but make it work even harder (ie over 2.2k revs) it smooths off

I'll watch out for that, but again, can't be that bad as I have not yet really noticed. Then again, 4 cylinder engines aren't an inline 6 or Lexus V8, so certain vibrations are normal (wait until you drive a cold 3 cylinder from Ford, Stellantis or VW), and the MG 1.5 (and neither the GM/Opel SCE engine it is related to) isn't actually known to be the smoothest of units to begin with.