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2024 MG ZST Essence review
The MG ZST forms part of Australia's favourite small SUV range. Does it deserve the title in flagship Essence guise?
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MG ZST vs Alfa Romeo Tonale Comparison
MG ZST
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Alfa Romeo Tonale
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2025 MG
ZST
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2025 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 MG ZST Essence reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$50,900 - $79,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 118kW - 208kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86.5 - 92.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
