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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 Suzuki Swift Comparison
MG ZST
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2024 MG
ZST
vs
2024 Suzuki
Swift
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
37L
141 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$22,490 - $33,490
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun, easy to drive
- Efficient in all conditions
- Adults fit in the back
Misses
- Not the pick of the range
- Cheap interior materials
- Unnecessary shift paddles
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)
NA
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | 1.2L, 1.4L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.9 - 13 | |
