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MG fights back in the battle for Australia's cheapest new car
MG has slashed prices for entry-level versions of its MG 3, MG 5 and HS, with sharper runout pricing also available for the ZST.
10 Months Ago
Suzuki Ignis vs MG ZST
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2023 Suzuki Ignis - GL
1.2 L, 5-speed manual, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $21,490
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2025 MG ZST - Vibe
1.5 L, auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $21,990
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
GL
Variant
Vibe
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
66kW / 120Nm
Power and torque
84kW / 150Nm
681km
696km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
10 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
4 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
681km
696km
Power
66kW at 6000 rpm
Power
84kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
120Nm at 4400 rpm
Torque
150Nm at 4500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Dual Injector
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
12.2 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
5 SP Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
32 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
5.6 / 100km
Urban efficiency
8.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
4.1 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.8 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
107g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
10 year
Roadside assist
—
Roadside assist
10 year / 250,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
3700 mm
Length
4323 mm
Height
1595 mm
Height
1653 mm
Width
1660 mm
Width
1809 mm
Ground clearance unladen
180 mm
Ground clearance unladen
154 mm
Front track
1460 mm
Front track
1526 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Rear track
1536 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Boot space
271 L
Boot space
359 L
Kerb weight
1808 kg
Kerb weight
2906 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1330 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1750 kg
Tare weight
804 kg
Tare weight
1295 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
500 kg
Front tyres
175/65 R15 82H
Front tyres
215/55 R17
Front rims
5.0x15
Front rims
7.5x17
Rear tyres
175/65 R15 82H
Rear tyres
215/55 R17
Rear rims
5.0x15
Rear rims
7.5x17
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
4 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
3
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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