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2023 MG ZS EV Essence review
The MG ZS EV Essence is the most expensive version of the cheapest electric vehicle on sale in Australia – is it the pick of the range?
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Jack Quick
2023 MG ZS EV vs 2024 Peugeot 2008 Comparison
MG ZS EV
Peugeot 2008
2023 MG
ZS EV
vs
2024 Peugeot
2008
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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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8.0
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Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the Peugeot 2008
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
44L
286 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
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$38,945 - $44,490
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enticing price point
- Zippy electric motor
- Clear warranty and servicing programs
Misses
- Drives with less composure at higher speeds
- Awkward driving position
- Poor translations in infotainment system
NA
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 (+$700)
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
Colours Available
The ZS EV is available in the following colours:
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
- Brighton Blue metallic
- Sloane Silver metallic
- Diamond Red metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1199 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 130kW | 96kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm | 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
