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 XC40 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
54L
373 to 432 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$22,990 - $36,990
$54,990 - $85,990
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | 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 | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 140Nm - 465Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
