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
Mercedes-Benz EQB vs MG ZST Comparison
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQB
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
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45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$90,000
$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
Polar White and Night Black are the standard exterior colours, with the following optional:
- Denim Blue metallic
- Rosé Gold metallic
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno
The EQB 250 and EQB 350 comes standard with black interiors, though a Macchiato Beige/black interior is optional on the EQB 250, while Edition 1 models come with a Neva Grey and Cyber Cut blue interior.
Spiral-look interior trim elements are standard, with open-pore wood tri moptional
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 | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
