Very Good
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
2025 MG ZST vs 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLA35 Comparison
MG ZST
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Mercedes-AMG GLA35
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2025 MG
ZST
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLA35
How they stack...
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.
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLA35
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
NA
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
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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
NA
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
