8.1
2025 MG ZS Essence Turbo review
The MG ZS Turbo is the one to buy if you’re thinking about this new small SUV and you can’t stretch to the hybrid.
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Matt Campbell
MG ZS vs Audi Q2 Comparison
MG ZS
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
8.5
8.1
7.9
7.2
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Based on the Audi Q2 35 TFSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
50L - 55L
260 to 385 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$22,990 - $36,990
$49,400 - $56,800
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Appearance and size
- Sweet powertrain
- Nice to drive
Misses
- Base model tested, but highly optioned
- May be too cramped for some
- Lots of newer rivals in the fight
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1495 - 1498 | 1498 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 158kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4200 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 465Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.9 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
