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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
MG ZST
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2024 MG
ZST
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2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.7
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EXCEED (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$31,490 - $56,490
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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
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of standard equipment
- 10-year conditional warranty
- Compliant on-road ride
Misses
- Incredibly dated interior
- Uninspiring drivetrain
- Disconnected steering feel
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 (+$500)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 12 | |
