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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 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
MG ZST
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Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2024 MG
ZST
vs
2024 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
110L
869 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$72,500 - $100,665
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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
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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)
- Crystal Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 15.6 | |
