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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 Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison
MG ZST
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2025 MG
ZST
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLA
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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.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 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-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
43L - 51L
318 to 459 km
Warranty
10 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$63,600 - $99,000
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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
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Zippy performance
- Fun driving dynamics
- Comfortable driving position
Misses
- Expensive to buy and service
- Fiddly steering wheel touch sliders
- Lots of piano black around the cabin
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1332 - 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 120kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5500 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 270Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2000 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
