MG ZS Essence (2023) price & specs
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Essence
Overview
The 2023 MG ZS Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd November 2023. The MG ZS is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices starting at $24,990 before on-road costs.
This MG ZS is powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder engine that has 82 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 160 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 48L fuel tank
It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,314 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,809 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,644 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm |
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Explore MG ZS Features & Specs
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes Includes Steering: yes
Mobile Integration
Mobile Integration Apple Carplay: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Usb Charging Port
Usb Charging Port Front Location: Front
Usb Charging Port Front Number: 1
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Number Of: 1
Electrical System
Electrical System Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6 D
Engine
Engine Cc: Unlimited
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.0
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 3
Wltp Emissions
Wltp Emissions Ice Testing Type: ICE
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 48
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.6
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Orientation: Fixed
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size Inch: 8.00
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Touch Screen: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Wltp Ice Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 716
Fuel Consumption Wltp Ice Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 445
Fuel Consumption Wltp Ice Combined Km Ll: 14.9
Fuel Consumption Wltp Ice Combined L100km: 6.7
Fuel Consumption Wltp Ice Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 42
Fuel Consumption Wltp Ice Combined Mpg: 35
Fuel Consumption Wltp Ice Standard: Wltp Ice
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 111
Power Maximum Power Kw: 82
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 160
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Variable Rack: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: 5
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 12.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 359
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1526
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 6.5
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 164
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 64.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1644
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 169.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4314
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.2
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1809
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.5
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1536
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 101.8
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2585
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1733
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3821
Tare Weight Kg: 1271
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Touch Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections3rd Row: 0
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
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