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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 BMW X2 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the BMW X2 xDRIVE20i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
45L - 57L
270 to 462 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
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warranty
5 year
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MSRP
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$65,100 - $89,219
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Pretty good value
- Great performance, refinement balance
- Big gains in quality, practicality and tech
Misses
- Ticking options can get pricey
- Rear end design may polarise
- No ANCAP safety rating... yet
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, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 130kW | 103kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4500 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm - 353Nm | 220Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
