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
2025 MG ZS vs 2024 SsangYong Korando Comparison
MG ZS
SsangYong Korando
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Korando
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CarExpert Score
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7.6
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7.6
7.6
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Based on the SsangYong Korando ULTIMATE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
47L - 50L
301 to 385 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$22,990 - $36,990
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharply priced
- Well equipped
- Long warranty, cheap servicing
Misses
- Average fuel economy
- Halogen headlights
- Sea of piano black inside
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 | 1497 - 1597 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.6L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 158kW | 100kW - 120kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 465Nm | 280Nm - 324Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 82.5 - 88 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
