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 Genesis GV70 Comparison
MG ZS
Genesis GV70
2025 MG
ZS
vs
2025 Genesis
GV70
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
66L
680 to 746 km
Warranty
10 year
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warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$22,990 - $36,990
$78,500 - $125,858
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A delightfully mature small SUV
- Heaps of safety tech, and it’s not too frustrating either
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
Misses
- Not as precise to drive as some turbo rivals
- High servicing costs through MG workshops
- Fuel use is a little high
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Attractive interior
- Comfortable and refined
- Slick technology
Misses
- Thirsty
- Lane-keep assist can be intrusive
- Some odd interior material choices
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, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1495 - 1498 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 3.5L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 158kW | 224kW - 360kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 465Nm | 422Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1300 - 1400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
