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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 Volvo S60 Comparison
MG ZS
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Volvo S60
2025 MG
ZS
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2025 Volvo
S60
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
41L - 55L
275 to 1172 km
60L
84 to 432 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$22,990 - $36,990
$69,990
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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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Performance bang for buck
- Efficient PHEV powertrain
- User-friendly infotainment system
Misses
- Handling doesn't match straight-line speed
- Limited interior storage, boot space
- Priced against stiff competition
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1495 - 1498 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 158kW | 183kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 465Nm | 350Nm - 709Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
