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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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MG ZST vs Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
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2024 MG
ZST
vs
2024 Nissan
Pathfinder
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
71L
746 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$59,670 - $82,490
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious and versatile
- User-friendly cabin
- Well-calibrated driver assists
Misses
- Disappointing tyre selection
- Ride could be smoother
- Pricey
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)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)
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 Pathfinder is available in the following colours:
- Glacier White
- Scarlet Ember
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Brilliant Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:
- Boulder Grey with black roof
- Scarlet Ember with black roof
- Ivory Pearl with black roof
- Gun Metallic with black roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 3498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 340Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.3 | |
