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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 Skoda Kamiq Comparison
MG ZS EV
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Skoda Kamiq
2022 MG
ZS EV
vs
2024 Skoda
Kamiq
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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
8.0
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Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the Skoda Kamiq STYLE 85TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
250 to 280 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$32,890 - $42,690
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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
- Decent standard equipment
- Seven-year warranty now standard
- Clever interior packaging
Misses
- Engine is characterful but relatively unrefined
- Price is getting up there
- Some fiddly controls
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 (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 130kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm - 353Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
