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 Toyota C-HR Comparison
MG ZST
Toyota C-HR
2024 MG
ZST
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2022 Toyota
C-HR
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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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7.6
7.7
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Toyota C-HR GR-S (2WD) TWO TONE HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
43L - 60L
185 to 390 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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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
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks the biz
- Frugal hybrid propulsion
- Enticing ownership credentials
Misses
- Doesn’t really turn up performance
- Doesn’t really turn up dynamic ability
- Missing key equipment
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)
NA
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 | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1197 - 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.8L, 1.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 72kW - 85kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 142Nm - 185Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 13 | |
