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2023 Haval Jolion vs 2025 MG ZST Comparison
Haval Jolion
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MG ZST
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2023 Haval
Jolion
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2025 MG
ZST
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.6
7.6
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Based on the Haval Jolion LUX HYBRID
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
275 to 446 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
7 year
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10 year
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MSRP
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$24,990 - $30,490
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp styling, albeit plasticky
- Even sharper price
- Solid bones are there
Misses
- Interior and safety tech are messy
- Noisy engine, transmission combo
- Compromised boot
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
Hamilton White is the standard finish across the Jolion range, with the following colours a $495 option:
- Smoke Grey
- Vivid Green (Premium, Lux, Ultra)
- Golden Black
- Mars Red
- Azure Blue
- Glacier Blue (Lux Hybrid, Ultra Hybrid)
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Comparison
Reviews
7.6
2025 GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid review
GWM's range of Haval Jolion small SUVs remains mixed, much like the driving experience of the middling variant of the hybrid lineup.
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Max Davies
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 1499 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 139kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 5600 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 375Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 84.7 - 84.9 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
