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2023 MG ZS EV Essence review
The MG ZS EV Essence is the most expensive version of the cheapest electric vehicle on sale in Australia – is it the pick of the range?
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Jack Quick
2022 MG ZS EV vs 2024 Audi RSQ3 Comparison
MG ZS EV
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2022 MG
ZS EV
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2024 Audi
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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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8.0
8.6
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Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the Audi RSQ3 EDITION 10 YEARS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryWarranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$94,569 - $108,015
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enticing price point
- Zippy electric motor
- Clear warranty and servicing programs
Misses
- Drives with less composure at higher speeds
- Awkward driving position
- Poor translations in infotainment system
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So easy to drive, yet so fast
- Luxurious inclusions and gorgeous interior
- More practical than you might think
Misses
- No electric seats
- It costs more than a hundred grand!
- Only available as Sportback
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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2480 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 5 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 20 | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 130kW | 294kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5850 | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm - 353Nm | 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 | |
