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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 Mazda Mazda 6 Comparison
MG ZST
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Mazda Mazda 6
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2025 MG
ZST
vs
2025 Mazda
Mazda 6
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
62L
434 to 471 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$36,290 - $55,685
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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
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4250 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
