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 MG ZS vs 2024 Peugeot 2008 Comparison
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2024 Peugeot
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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
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Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE
Based on the Peugeot 2008 GT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 55L
322 to 391 km
44L
194 to 286 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$20,990 - $30,990
$34,990 - $51,188
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CarExpert's Take
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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient, torquey turbo engine
- Plenty of technology inside
- Interior 'wow factor'
Misses
- Traction, transmission at low speeds
- Glitchy infotainment system
- Frustrating ergonomic quirks
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
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1199 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 125kW | 96kW - 114kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 275Nm | 230Nm - 240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
