2025 MG ZS Essence Turbo review
The MG ZS Turbo is the one to buy if you’re thinking about this new small SUV and you can’t stretch to the hybrid.
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Matt Campbell
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQA vs 2024 MG ZS Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQA
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
48L
322 to 341 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year - 10 year
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A delightfully mature small SUV
- Heaps of safety tech, and it’s not too frustrating either
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
Misses
- Not as precise to drive as some turbo rivals
- High servicing costs through MG workshops
- Fuel use is a little high
Colours Available
Polar White and Night Black are the two standard colours, with the following metallic finishes a $1146 option:
- Denim Blue
- Rosé Gold (not available with Edition 1 package)
- Digital White
- Iridium Silver
- Mountain Grey
- Cosmos Black
There’s also Designo Mountain Grey Magno, which costs $2539.
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 215kW | 82kW - 84kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 520Nm | 150Nm - 160Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
