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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 Nissan Juke Comparison
MG ZS EV
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Nissan Juke
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2022 MG
ZS EV
vs
2024 Nissan
Juke
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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
7.7
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Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the Nissan Juke ST-L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
46L
267 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$28,890 - $37,190
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks amazing on the outside
- Way more practical than you’d expect
- Decent spec and safety tech
Misses
- No rear air vents
- Outdated interior look and feel
- Some serious DCT quirks
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
- Premium Paint (+$750)
Colours Available
The 2023 Nissan Juke is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level:
- Arctic White
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Platinum
- Ceramic Grey (NEW)
- Gun Metallic
- Pearl Black
- Burgundy
- Magnetic Blue (NEW)
All colours apart from Arctic White and Fuji Sunset Red cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 130kW | 84kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm - 353Nm | 180Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
