7.9
2025 MG ZS Essence review
The all-new replacement for the top-selling MG ZS compact SUV is here, and it’s vastly improved… in most ways, at least.
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Matt Campbell
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA vs 2024 MG ZS Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQA
MG ZS
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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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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7.9
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQA
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
48L - 55L
322 to 391 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
7 year - 10 year
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MSRP
$82,300 - $102,900
$20,990 - $30,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Far more mature than before
- Non-intrusive suite of new safety tech
- Spectacular levels of interior space
Misses
- Base petrol engine isn't brilliant
- CVT makes for a dull drive
- Higher fuel use than expected
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
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- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
Polar White and Night Black are the two standard colours, with the following metallic finishes a $1146 option:
- Denim Blue
- Rosé Gold (not available with Edition 1 package)
- Digital White
- Iridium Silver
- Mountain Grey
- Cosmos Black
There’s also Designo Mountain Grey Magno, which costs $2539.
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 215kW | 81kW - 125kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 520Nm | 140Nm - 275Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
