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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
Genesis GV70
2024 MG
ZST
vs
2024 Genesis
GV70
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
66L
647 to 746 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$70,500 - $126,475
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Plus, high-end cabin execution
- 2.5T AWD is more than enough
- Drives and rides well against rivals
Misses
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- Front parking sensors don't auto activate
- Limited sales support outside east coast
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)
NA
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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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 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 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 11 | |
