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
Peugeot 3008 vs MG ZST Comparison
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7.6
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Based on the Peugeot 3008
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
53L
85 to 387 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year - 10 year
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MSRP
$44,990 - $84,790
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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 (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1997 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 147kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 400Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 3000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
