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About the MG ZST
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The new MG ZST is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $25,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $30,490 for the Essence.
There are 4 variants of the ZST available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2024.
Engine options include 1.5L multi-point injection (84kW/150Nm) and 1.3L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/230Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 ZST is offered with a 10 year, 250,000 km warranty.
2025 MG ZST Price
Vibe
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
Core
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
Essence
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,490 |
Excite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 MG ZST Dimensions
1653mm
1809mm
4323mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 MG ZST Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the MG ZST
The most fuel efficient MG ZST is the Vibe with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| MG ZST | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a MG ZST?
The MG ZST has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 MG ZST Warranty
What is the warranty on a MG ZST?
The MG ZST offers a 10 year 250,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
MG ZST FAQs
The cheapest MG ZST is the Core that starts from $25,490.
The most expensive MG ZST is the Essence that starts from $30,490.
The best towing capacity of a MG ZST is 500 kg offered by the following variants: Core, Vibe, Excite and Essence.
The largest MG ZST is the Core which measures 1809mm wide, 4323mm in length and sits 1653mm tall.
The most powerful MG ZST is the Excite which has 115kW of power from its 1.3L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The MG ZST is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG ZST is the Core which weighs 1750 kg (kerb weight).
The MG ZST uses premium unleaded.