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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 Honda HR-V Comparison
MG ZS EV
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Honda HR-V
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2022 MG
ZS EV
vs
2024 Honda
HR-V
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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
8.1
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Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
40L
172 to 248 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$34,900 - $42,900
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive refinement
- Magic Seats bring real practicality gains
- Spacious, attractive cabin
Misses
- Lack of a centre rear seatbelt is a copout
- No spare wheel
- Not the cheapest small hybrid SUV
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 | ||
Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 130kW | 89kW - 96kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm - 353Nm | 145Nm - 253Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3500 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.6 - 13.5 | |
