7.7
2024 MG ZST review
The MG ZST remains an affordable compact SUV with more on its side than just price – but is the flagship Essence the one to buy?
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Scott Collie
2022 MG ZST vs 2024 Hyundai Venue Comparison
MG ZST
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Hyundai Venue
2022 MG
ZST
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2024 Hyundai
Venue
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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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7.7
7.6
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (DENIM) TWO-TONE ROOF
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
45L
315 to 324 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$22,500 - $29,250
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy turbo engine
- Generous equipment list
- Cheap to service, cheap to buy
Misses
- Active driver assists need refining
- Slightly sweaty seats
- No ANCAP rating for this model
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than rivals
- Modern tech
- Still under $30,000
Misses
- Harsh ride
- Cheap interior materials
- Only just under $30k these days...
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 (+$500)
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
