MG ZS Essence (2024) price & specs

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Overview

The 2024 MG ZS Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd April 2024. The MG ZS is regarded as a sUV Small built in China with prices starting at $30,490 before on-road costs.

This MG ZS is powered by a 1.3L 3-cylinder engine that has 115 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 230 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. MG claims the ZS Essence uses 7.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 162g of CO₂. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 616km per full tank

The MG ZS measures 1653mm (65.1 inches) in height, 4323mm (170.2 inches) in length, 1809mm (71.2 inches) in width with a 2585mm (101.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1321kg (2912.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZS Essence comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.

The 2024 MG ZS Essence has a 154mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.

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Power to Weight

63.73 - 87.06 kW/t

59.05 kW/t

136.08 kW/t

Boot Space

359 litres

85 litres

626 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.9 - 7.3 L/100km

1.9 L/100km

12.6 L/100km

Vehicle Range

616 - 696 km

460 km

1,078 km

Price

$23,990 - $34,154

$23,990

$130,891

Warranty (Years)

7 - 10 years

4 years

10 years

Warranty (Distance)

250,000 km - Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 years

3 years

7 years

Service Interval

12 months

24 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,750 kg

1,435 kg

3,550 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

500 kg

400 kg

3,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

154 - 164 mm

150 mm

264 mm

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Dimensions

4,323 mm

1,809 mm
inc mirror: 1,809 mm

1,653 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,323 mm
Overall Width	1,809 mm
Overall Width (Inc Mirror)	1,809 mm
Overall Height	1,653 mm
Wheelbase	2,585 mm

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Sales Data

202422,629Total Sales

202520,000Total Sales

202611,822YTD Sales

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Essence

1.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD

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12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Cruise control

Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes

Stop/go function: Stop & Go

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android number of months subscription: Unlimited

Apple CarPlay: yes

Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited

Navigational systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information type: 3D, Voice

Map updates months of subscription: 0

Screen size: 8 in

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location side: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

USB charging port

Location front: yes

Number: 3

Location rear: yes

Number: 2

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Number of: 1

Electrical system

Voltage: 12 V

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 128 g/km

CO2 level - g/km combined: 162 g/km

CO2 level - g/km urban: 221 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,349 cc

Engine code: LIY

Liters: 1.3 L

Number of cylinders: 3

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 45 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Display screen

Location Dashboard centre 1: yes

Orientation: Fixed

Screen size: 10.1 in

Touch screen: yes

Location instrument cluster 1: yes

Low tire pressure indicator

Displays pressure: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7.3 L/100km

Country/highway: 6.2 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 616 km

Combined: 13.7 km/L

Country/highway: 16.1 km/L

Urban: 10.9 km/L

Urban: 9.2 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 185 km/h

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 156 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 115 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 230 Nm

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,200 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 6

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Variable rack: yes

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Multi-function: yes

Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent

Type: Torsion Beam

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 55

Tire width: 215 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 55

Tire width: 215 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Black trim

Around side windows: yes

Body style

Body type: SUV

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: SUV

Spoiler

Location roof: yes

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: Manufacturer’s Own

Rear seat down: 1,187 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 359 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,526 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 154 mm

Overall height: 1,653 mm

Overall length: 4,323 mm

Overall width inc mirror: 1,809 mm

Overall width: 1,809 mm

Rear track: 1,536 mm

Wheelbase: 2,585 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Rear door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Manual

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): LED

Bulb type (low beam): LED

Lens type: Projector Beam

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Sunroof

Location front: yes

Operation: Electric

Type: Glass

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Contrasting Colour

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Contrasting Colour

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 500 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 500 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,321 kg

Tare weight: 1,294.75 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

Total number of USB connections front: 3

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Rigid

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Piano Black

On doors: Synthetic Leather

On gear selector: Alloy, Leather

On instrument panel: Alloy Look

Airbags

Number of: 6

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Brakes at low speed: Front

Minimum speed to activate (kph): 0 km/h

Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Autonomous drive

Active lane control: yes

Level: 2 - Partial Automation

Traffic sign response highway: yes

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP overall: 4

ANCAP pedestrian score: 69.8

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 90

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 85

Euro NCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 64

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 70

ANCAP date tested: 7 Dec 2017

ANCAP rating year: 2017

ANCAP version tested: 1.5 litre Petrol ZS Core

Euro NCAP date tested: 18 Dec 2019

Euro NCAP version tested: MG ZS EV 5-door OD LHD

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 2

Lane departure warning

Activates steering: yes

Overtaking sensor

Active without turn signal: yes

Rear cross traffic collision avoidance

Type: Radar

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Electric

Number of electrical adjustments: 3

Reach type: Electric

Reclining type: Electric

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Reach type: Electric

Reclining type: Electric

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Split Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Synthetic Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Manual

System

Engine heater: yes

Touch screen controls: yes

Power locks

Operation: Card Key

Intermediate service

Distance: 10,000 km

Period (mths): 12 months

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 84 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 84 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 84 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 84 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 84 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 84 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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