7.6
2024 MG ZST Essence review
The MG ZST forms part of Australia's favourite small SUV range. Does it deserve the title in flagship Essence guise?
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James Wong
2023 MG ZST vs 2024 Audi SQ2 Comparison
MG ZST
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CarExpert Score
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7.6
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Audi SQ2
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
55L
424 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$68,200 - $70,800
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
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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)
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$1,560)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,260)
- Blade - Matte Titanium Grey (+$481)
- Extended Black Styling Package (+$1,560)
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,560)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 | |
