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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 Hyundai Venue Comparison
MG ZS EV
Hyundai Venue
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2022 MG
ZS EV
vs
2024 Hyundai
Venue
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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
7.6
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Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (DENIM) TWO-TONE ROOF
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
45L
315 to 324 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$22,500 - $29,250
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than rivals
- Modern tech
- Still under $30,000
Misses
- Harsh ride
- Cheap interior materials
- Only just under $30k these days...
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
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 130kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm - 353Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
