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
Audi SQ2 vs MG ZST Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 MG ZST Essence reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Audi SQ2
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
424 to 435 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$70,800
$24,990 - $30,490
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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
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 | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.8 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
