7.6
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
Chery Omoda 5 vs MG ZST Comparison
Chery Omoda 5
MG ZST
2024 Chery
Omoda 5
vs
2024 MG
ZST
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Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,900 - $38,001
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production 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
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The full colour palette comprises:
- Space Black
- Mercurial Grey
- Saturn Silver
- Lunar White
- Titan Green
- Jupiter Blue
- Midnight Blue
In the EX, Mercurial Grey, Lunar White and Saturn Silver are also available with bold red accents on the side skirts, mirrors, wheels and front bumper.
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) | ||
| 1498 - 1598 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 108kW - 137kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 275Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 | - | |
