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 ZST vs Kia Seltos Comparison
MG ZST
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CarExpert Score
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7.7
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Kia Seltos SPORT+ (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$29,500 - $44,900
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CarExpert's Take
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
Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable and compliant ride
- Modern infotainment setup
- Proper full-size spare wheel
Misses
- Halogen headlights look cheap
- Runs out of puff at highway speeds
- Annoying and loud chimes
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 (+$700)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 12.5 | |
