Mitsubishi v MG v Haval: Which cheap SUV is best-specced?
Mitsubishi's ASX is the sales and value-for-money king in the small SUV market, but two rising contenders from China want in on the action. How do they stack up on paper?
Haval Jolion vs MG ZST Comparison
Haval Jolion
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MG ZST
2024 Haval
Jolion
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2024 MG
ZST
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Haval Jolion
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
275 to 446 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$28,490 - $40,990
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy turbo engine
- Generous equipment list
- Cheap to service, cheap to buy
Misses
- Active driver assists need refining
- Slightly sweaty seats
- No ANCAP rating for this model
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$495)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
Hamilton White is the standard finish across the Jolion range, with the following colours a $495 option:
- Smoke Grey
- Vivid Green (Premium, Lux, Ultra)
- Golden Black
- Mars Red
- Azure Blue
- Glacier Blue (Lux Hybrid, Ultra Hybrid)
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Comparison
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 1499 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 130kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 125Nm - 270Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | - | |
