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
2022 MG ZS vs 2023 MG ZST Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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7.6
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Based on the MG ZS
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
322 to 341 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$20,990 - $24,990
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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
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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 | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW - 84kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 160Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
