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 Renault Captur Comparison
MG ZST
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Renault Captur INTENS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
48L
317 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$33,000 - $39,500
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Boosty turbo'd engine
- Sharp looks, cool colours
- Upmarket cabin presentation
Misses
- DCT can be clumsy at times
- Infotainment is glossy but laggy
- Can get thirsty in town
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The 2024 Renault Captur is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Smokey Blue
- Flame Red
- Highland Grey
- Iron Blue
- Oyster Grey
- Pearl White
- Diamond Black
Every colour except for Diamond Black is available in a two-tone finish with a black roof.
For entry-level Life models, Smokey Blue solid paint is free, single-tone metallic paint costs $650, two-tone Smokey Blue solid paint costs $450 and two-tone metallic paint costs $1000.
For the rest of the range, single-tone and two-tone Smokey Blue are free, with single-tone and two-tone metallic paint costing $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1332 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 113kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
