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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 Mazda CX-60 Comparison
MG ZST
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Mazda CX-60
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2025 MG
ZST
vs
2025 Mazda
CX-60
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
50L - 58L
105 to 429 km
Warranty
10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$50,240 - $83,850
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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
- Enjoyable handling
- Packs a turbo inline six when most rivals have fours
- Mazda's typically high level of material quality
Misses
- Rides too stiffly
- Clunky transmission
- Doesn't look different enough from a CX-5
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 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 3.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 94.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
