7.6
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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James Wong
MG ZST vs Audi S4 Comparison
MG ZST
Audi S4
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2024 MG
ZST
vs
2024 Audi
S4
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
54L - 58L
464 to 510 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$104,669 - $114,300
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
- Audi Sport Paint (+$1,400)
- Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
- Heated Front & Rear Seats (+$900)
- Inlays - Black (+$520)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,040)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 260kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1370 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.2 | |
