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 Renault Arkana Comparison
MG ZS
Renault Arkana
2024 MG
ZS
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 55L
322 to 391 km
50L
295 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$20,990 - $30,990
$41,000 - $45,000
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 125kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 275Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
