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
MG ZST vs Nissan Juke Comparison
MG ZST
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2024 MG
ZST
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2024 Nissan
Juke
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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 Nissan Juke ST-L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
46L
267 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$28,890 - $31,640
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks amazing on the outside
- Way more practical than you’d expect
- Decent spec and safety tech
Misses
- No rear air vents
- Outdated interior look and feel
- Some serious DCT quirks
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)
- Premium Paint (+$750)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The 2023 Nissan Juke is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level:
- Arctic White
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Platinum
- Ceramic Grey (NEW)
- Gun Metallic
- Pearl Black
- Burgundy
- Magnetic Blue (NEW)
All colours apart from Arctic White and Fuji Sunset Red cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 84kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 180Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
