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
2024 MG ZST vs 2024 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Comparison
MG ZST
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2024 MG
ZST
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2024 Chery
Tiggo 4 Pro
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.6
8.1
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro ULTIMATE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
51L
372 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$21,990 - $24,990
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy turbo engine
- Well-equipped
- Surprising amount of soft-touch finishes
Misses
- Thirsty in the city
- Lots of road noise
- Overbearing driver assists
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)
- Premium Paint (+$500)
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 | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 108kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 210Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 | |
