7.6
2024 MG ZST Essence review
The MG ZST forms part of Australia's favourite small SUV range. Does it deserve the title in flagship Essence guise?
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz EQA vs MG ZST Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.6
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQA
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$82,300 - $102,900
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
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
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,100)
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
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.
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 215kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 520Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
