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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MG ZS vs Suzuki Jimny Comparison
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2025 Suzuki
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Based on the Suzuki Jimny XL
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
40L
256 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$22,990 - $36,990
$30,490 - $38,490
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tiny dimensions make it fun to drive in town
- Impressively capable off-road
- Remains totally unique
Misses
- Expensive to service for a basic engine
- Four-speed auto and atmo engine lack punch
- Reversing camera reveals aftermarket origins
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
Suzuki offers seven colour options for the 2024 Jimny including:
- Kinetic Yellow and Bluish Black Pearl
- Brisk Blue Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Jungle Greem
- Medium Gray
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Superior White
The Jimny XL is available in the following colours:
- Arctic White Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Granite Grey Metallic
- Sizzling Red Metallic
- Jungle Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1495 - 1498 | 1462 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 158kW | 75kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 465Nm | 130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
