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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 Genesis GV70 Comparison
MG ZST
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Genesis GV70
2025 MG
ZST
vs
2025 Genesis
GV70
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
66L
680 to 746 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$78,500 - $125,858
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Attractive interior
- Comfortable and refined
- Slick technology
Misses
- Thirsty
- Lane-keep assist can be intrusive
- Some odd interior material choices
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 | TURBO, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 3.5L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 224kW - 360kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 422Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1300 - 1400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
