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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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MG ZST vs Hyundai Venue Comparison
MG ZST
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Hyundai Venue
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 MG ZST Essence reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Average
Read the 2025 Hyundai Venue Elite reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (BLACK) SUNROOF
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
45L
315 to 324 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$22,500 - $29,500
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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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than rivals
- Modern tech
- Useable second-row seating
Misses
- Harsh ride
- Cheap cabin materials
- Underpowered engine
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
