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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 Mercedes-AMG GLA35 Comparison
MG ZS EV
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Mercedes-AMG GLA35
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2022 MG
ZS EV
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLA35
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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.
0.0
8.0
NA
0.0
Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLA35
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
51L
408 to 490 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$97,700
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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
NA
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 130kW | 225kW - 310kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm - 353Nm | 400Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3000 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
