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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2024 MG ZS vs 2024 Haval Jolion Comparison
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2024 MG
ZS
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2024 Haval
Jolion
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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.
8.5
8.1
7.6
7.2
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Based on the Haval Jolion LUX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 55L
322 to 391 km
55L
281 to 446 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$20,990 - $30,990
$25,790 - $37,490
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CarExpert's Take
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Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp styling, albeit plasticky
- Even sharper price
- Solid bones are there
Misses
- Interior and safety tech are messy
- Noisy engine, transmission combo
- Compromised boot
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
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
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Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
Hamilton White is the standard finish across the Jolion range, with the following colours a $495 option:
- Smoke Grey
- Vivid Green (Premium, Lux, Ultra)
- Golden Black
- Mars Red
- Azure Blue
- Glacier Blue (Lux Hybrid, Ultra Hybrid)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1497 - 1499 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 125kW | 70kW - 130kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 275Nm | 125Nm - 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 13 | |
