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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
MG ZST vs Cupra Formentor Comparison
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2024 MG
ZST
vs
2024 Cupra
Formentor
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$51,990 - $67,990
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- 140kW engine packs enough punch
- Handsome exterior, spacious cabin
- Impressive ride and handling balance
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Interior technology can be fiddly
- New model coming next year
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)
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Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The Formentor is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
The following premium metallic finishes are a $475 option:
- Desire Red (excludes VZx)
- Graphene Grey
- Dark Camouflage
The following matte finishes are a $2300 option exclusive to the VZx:
- Petrol Blue
- Magnetic Tech
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
