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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 LDV D90 Comparison
MG ZST
LDV D90
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2024 MG
ZST
vs
2024 LDV
D90
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
WorkFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
75L
683 to 818 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$38,937 - $52,095
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So much metal for your money
- Adult-accommodating third-row seats
- Very urban-friendly light steering
Misses
- Diesel variant might be overkill
- Media controls are a bit fiddly
- Shorter warranty than MIFA MPV
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
The 2023 LDV D90 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Metal Black metallic
- Ocean Blue metallic
- Lava Grey metallic
- Metal Ash metallic
- Aurora Silver metallic
- Blanc White
- Warm White
Metallic shades cost an additional $500.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1995 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 160kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 320Nm - 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 15.9 | |
