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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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James Wong
MG ZST vs Audi SQ7 Comparison
MG ZST
Audi SQ7
2024 MG
ZST
vs
2024 Audi
SQ7
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
85L
646 to 1029 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$162,377 - $175,400
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
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)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 3956 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 320kW - 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3750 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 770Nm - 900Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.1 - 16 | |
