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2024 MG ZST Essence review
The MG ZST forms part of Australia's favourite small SUV range. Does it deserve the title in flagship Essence guise?
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James Wong
Audi S3 vs MG ZST Comparison
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2024 Audi
S3
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2024 MG
ZST
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
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warranty
MSRP
$75,400 - $77,373
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
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
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$300)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$1,675)
- Black Style Pack (+$975)
- Exclusive Paint (+$4,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | - | |
