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
2024 MG ZST vs 2022 Renault Captur Comparison
MG ZST
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
48L
317 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Surprisingly spacious interior
- Punchy turbocharged engine
- Long servicing intervals
Misses
- Fiddly transmission selector
- Jerky gearbox at low speeds
- Tyre noise remains an issue
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)
- 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 Renault Captur is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Smokey Blue
- Atacama Orange
- Flame Red
- Highland Grey
- Iron Blue
- Oyster Grey
- Pearl White
- Diamond Black
Every colour except for Diamond Black is available as a two-tone paint 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 Life and Intens trims, single-tone and two-tone Smokey Blue is free, and single-tone and two-tone metallic paint cost $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1332 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | 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 | |
