Mitsubishi v MG v Haval: Which cheap SUV is best-specced?
Mitsubishi's ASX is the sales and value-for-money king in the small SUV market, but two rising contenders from China want in on the action. How do they stack up on paper?
Mitsubishi ASX vs MG ZST Comparison
Mitsubishi ASX
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MG ZST
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2024 Mitsubishi
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2024 MG
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.3
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Based on the Mitsubishi ASX ES (2WD)
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
479 to 498 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,490 - $35,240
$24,490 - $32,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still affordable in a busy segment
- Long warranty (albeit with conditions)
- Great packaging for its size
Misses
- Feeling very dated
- Not the best small SUV to drive
- No current ANCAP safety rating
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 (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond pearlescent
- Black pearlescent
- Red Diamond pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
- Titanium metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Sunshine Orange metallic (MR, GSR and Exceed only)
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Comparison
Reviews
7.3
2023 Mitsubishi ASX review
The ASX is a small and affordable SUV that’s big on practicality and has built a name for its reliability – but it’s very, very old now.
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Matt Campbell
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2360 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.4L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 123kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 197Nm - 222Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4100 - 4200 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | - | |
