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
MG ZST vs Jeep Compass Comparison
MG ZST
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2024 MG
ZST
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2024 Jeep
Compass
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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
7.4
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Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Jeep Compass TRAILHAWK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
36L - 60L
76 to 474 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$37,950 - $69,990
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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
- Compliant ride on- and off-road
- High-tech interior
- More standard equipment for MY23
Misses
- Too expensive
- Clattery turbo-diesel engine
- Cheap-feeling interior plastics
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)
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Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Premium paint is an $895 option.
The 2023 Jeep Compass is available in the following colours:
- Colorado Red (no-cost option)
- Galaxy Blue
- Hunter Green
- Grey Magnesio
- Minimal Grey
- Brilliant Black
- Pearl White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO GASOLINE INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1332 - 2359 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.4L, 1.5L, 2.0L, 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 96kW - 176kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3750 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 229Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1560 - 3900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 16.5 | |
