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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 Ford Puma Comparison
MG ZST
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Ford Puma
2024 MG
ZST
vs
2024 Ford
Puma
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
42L
223 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$29,990 - $36,390
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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
- An SUV that's fun to drive
- Represents solid value, even with options
- Looks like a mini-Macan
Misses
- Tight rear seat
- Even tighter boot
- Why is active safety optional?
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)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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 DIR/INDIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 92kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 170Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.1 | |
