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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 Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
MG ZST
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Mitsubishi Outlander
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2025 MG
ZST
vs
2025 Mitsubishi
Outlander
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$37,740 - $73,790
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Effortless to drive
- Quiet cabin ambience
- Long, conditional new-car warranty
Misses
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Touchscreen looks small among rivals
- Unsettled yet firm ride on 20-inch wheels
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 135kW - 185kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 245Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 97 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
