Overview
The 2023 MG ZST Essence is a front 5D SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd February 2022. The MG ZST is regarded as a 5d SUV built in China with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $32,490.
The MG ZST is a front 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.3L 3 engine that has 115 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 230 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic. MG claims the ZST Essence uses 7.3L/100km of premium unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 162g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 616km per full tank
The MG ZST measures 1653mm (65.1 inches) in height, 4323mm (170.2 inches) in length, 1809mm (71.2 inches) in width with a 2585mm (101.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1321kg (2912.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZST Essence comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2023 MG ZST Essence has a 154mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.
The MG ZST has received a 4 star rating from ANCAP.
Pros
- Attractive, roomy cabin
- Punchy engine
- Solid value for money
Cons
- Four-star ANCAP rating
- Interior technology needs some work
- Driver assist features need finessing
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1349 |
| Size (L) | 1.3L |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 12 |
| Power | 115kW |
| Power RPM | 5200 |
| Torque | 230Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 6 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | strut |
| Suspension Rear | torsion beam |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 9.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.2 |
| Tank Size (L) | 45 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 162 |
| CO2 Urban | 221 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 128 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 215/55 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 215/55 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1653 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4323 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1809 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 154 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2585 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1321 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 500 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 2023-03-01 |
| ANCAP Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU5 |