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 2023 Renault Megane E-Tech Comparison
MG ZST
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Renault Megane E-Tech
2024 MG
ZST
vs
2023 Renault
Megane E-Tech
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
0.0
7.6
7.9
0.0
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Renault Megane E-Tech TECHNO EV60
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
NA
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$25,490 - $30,490
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Competitive new price point
- Concept car looks, cool details
- Fun little thing to drive
Misses
- Back seat, boot on the smaller side
- Omitted features available abroad
- Slow real-world charge speed
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 (+$400)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Two-tone Solid Paint (+$400)
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 | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
