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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 BMW i5 Comparison
MG ZST
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BMW i5
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2025 MG
ZST
vs
2025 BMW
i5
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
NA
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$155,900 - $219,900
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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
NA
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 250kW - 442kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 430Nm - 820Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
