7.7
2024 MG ZST review
The MG ZST remains an affordable compact SUV with more on its side than just price – but is the flagship Essence the one to buy?
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Scott Collie
MG ZS vs MG ZST Comparison
MG ZS
MG ZST
2024 MG
ZS
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2024 MG
ZST
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CarExpert Score
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7.7
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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
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy turbo engine
- Generous equipment list
- Cheap to service, cheap to buy
Misses
- Active driver assists need refining
- Slightly sweaty seats
- No ANCAP rating for this model
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 (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
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
Reviews
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | 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 | ||
| - | - | |
