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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 Jeep Compass Comparison
MG ZS EV
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Jeep Compass
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2022 MG
ZS EV
vs
2024 Jeep
Compass
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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
7.4
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Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the Jeep Compass TRAILHAWK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
NA
36L - 60L
76 to 582 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$45,990 - $69,990
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Compliant ride on- and off-road
- High-tech interior
- More standard equipment for MY23
Misses
- Too expensive
- Clattery turbo-diesel engine
- Cheap-feeling interior plastics
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
Premium paint is an $895 option.
The 2023 Jeep Compass is available in the following colours:
- Colorado Red (no-cost option)
- Galaxy Blue
- Hunter Green
- Grey Magnesio
- Minimal Grey
- Brilliant Black
- Pearl White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO GASOLINE INJ, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1332 - 2359 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L, 1.3L, 2.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 130kW | 96kW - 176kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3750 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm - 353Nm | 229Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1560 - 3900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 16.5 | |
