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2025 MG ZS Essence Turbo review
The MG ZS Turbo is the one to buy if you’re thinking about this new small SUV and you can’t stretch to the hybrid.
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Matt Campbell
MG ZS vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison
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2025 MG
ZS
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2025 Hyundai
Tucson
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
41L - 55L
275 to 1172 km
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$22,990 - $36,990
$39,100 - $61,100
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A delightfully mature small SUV
- Heaps of safety tech, and it’s not too frustrating either
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
Misses
- Not as precise to drive as some turbo rivals
- High servicing costs through MG workshops
- Fuel use is a little high
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1495 - 1498 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 158kW | 115kW - 172kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 465Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 89 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
