7.7
2025 Kia Stonic review
All Kia Stonics are now turbocharged and safer than before, but they also cost a bit more upfront and to service.
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Matt Campbell
Kia Stonic vs MG ZST Comparison
Kia Stonic
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MG ZST
2024 Kia
Stonic
vs
2024 MG
ZST
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
243 to 302 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$22,290 - $31,780
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- New turbo engine
- Improved safety technology
- Delightfully low-tech interior
Misses
- Cheaper rivals have bigger screens
- Expensive to service
- No adaptive cruise control
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
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 1.5L, 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
