2023 MG ZST price and specs

MG Motor Australia has announced an array of price changes across its range, and the ZST was not exempt.

UPDATE, 20/07/2023 – MG has decreased pricing on Excite and Essence models as of July 1, 2023. We have updated this article and brought it forward. We’ve also adjusted our introduction text to reflect the changes.

Prices were increased by $1000 for the Core and Vibe in March 2023, and haven’t been changed this time around – while the higher-spec Excite and Essence variants are $1000 cheaper as of July 1, 2023.

The Chinese carmaker says there have been no specification changes to the model.

Pricing

• 2023 MG ZST Core: $26,990
• 2023 MG ZST Vibe: $28,990
• 2023 MG ZST Excite $31,990 (-$1000)
• 2023 MG ZST Essence: $33,990 (-$1000)

All prices are drive-away.

Drivetrains

The MG ZST Core and Vibe are powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine making 84kW of power and 150Nm of torque, sent through the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The MG ZST Excite and Essence are powered by a 1.3-litre turbo three-cylinder petrol engine with 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque, sent through the front wheels through a six-speed torque converter automatic.

Efficiency

Claimed fuel economy for the MG ZST Core and Vibe is 6.9 litres per 100km on the combined cycle. The Essence and Excite use a claimed 7.1L/100km. 

The ZST requires 95 RON premium unleaded with the 1.3-litre turbocharged engine, and 91 RON regular with the 1.5-litre engine. The Core and Vibe have a 48L fuel tank, and the Excite and Essence have a 45L fuel tank.

Dimensions

The MG ZST measures 4323mm long, 1809mm wide and 1653mm tall, with a 2585mm tall wheelbase.

Tare mass is 1295kg and the maximum braked towing capacity is 500kg.

Boot space is 359 litres with the rear seats upright, and 1187L with them folded flat.

Servicing and Warranty

The MG ZST is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with seven years of roadside assist.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. Five years of servicing in the 1.5-litre costs $1505, while the 1.3-litre costs $1566.

Safety

ANCAP has yet to crash test the ZST however the similar model ZS has been crash tested and received a four-star rating back in 2017.

It is worth mentioning that the ZS EV, which also features the same active safety suite technology as the ZST scored a five-star rating based when it was tested in 2019.

Standard safety equipment on all ZST models includes:

• Autonomous emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane-keep assist
• Lane-departure warning
• Adaptive cruise control
• Surround-view camera
• Forward-collision warning

Standard Equipment

Standard equipment in the base ZST Core includes:

• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display
• Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Four-speaker audio system with Bluetooth
• 1x 12V charger
• 2x USB Ports in the first row
• 2x USB Ports in the second row
• Fabric Seats
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Keyless entry and push button start
• Rear parking sensors
• 360-degree surround view camera
• Automatic headlights
• Adaptive cruise control
• 60/40 split folding rear seats

The ZST Vibe adds:

• Rain-sensing wipers
• Six-speaker sound system
• Satellite navigation
• Front fog lights
• 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels
• Leatherette upholstery

The ZST Excite adds:

• Turbocharged 1.3-litre engine
• Red brake calipers

Moving up to the ZST Essence adds:

• Unique 17-inch alloy wheels
• Panoramic sunroof
• Digital instrument cluster
• Embossed MG logo on headrests
• Heated front seats
• Six-way power driver’s seat

Colours

York White and Pebble Black are the standard colours on all variants. All other finishes are an extra $700.

• York White
• Brighton Blue Metallic
• Diamond Red Metallic
• Sloane Silver Metallic
• Pebble Black
• Horizon Orange Metallic

Horizon Orange Metallic was added for model year 2022.

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