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 Nissan Qashqai Comparison
MG ZST
Nissan Qashqai
2024 MG
ZST
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2024 Nissan
Qashqai
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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
8.2
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Nissan Qashqai TI e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
55L
286 to 336 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$33,890 - $52,090
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- (Generally) refined hybrid system
- Impressive interior design
- Solid real-world efficiency
Misses
- No getting away from the price
- Not quite as efficient as some rivals
- Engine can be coarse at times
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)
NA
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Platinum
- Burgundy
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Magnetic Blue
- Pearl Black
ST+ grades and above can be optioned with two tone designs, namely:
- Ivory Pearl with Pearl Black Roof
- Pearl Black with Gun Metallic Roof
- Fuji Sunset Red with Pearl Black Roof
- Two-tone Ceramic Grey with Pearl Black Roof
- Magnetic Blue with Pearl Black Roof
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1332 - 1497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 250Nm - 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 8 - 10.3 | |
