8.1
2025 MG ZS Essence Turbo review
The MG ZS Turbo is the one to buy if you’re thinking about this new small SUV and you can’t stretch to the hybrid.
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MG ZS vs Peugeot 2008 Comparison
MG ZS
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Based on the Peugeot 2008 GT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
44L
194 to 286 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$22,990 - $36,990
$38,945 - $59,990
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Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient, torquey turbo engine
- Plenty of technology inside
- Interior 'wow factor'
Misses
- Traction, transmission at low speeds
- Glitchy infotainment system
- Frustrating ergonomic quirks
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1495 - 1498 | 1199 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 158kW | 96kW - 100kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3673 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 465Nm | 230Nm - 260Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
