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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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
MG ZST
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2025 MG
ZST
vs
2025 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$44,940 - $64,840
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable daily driver
- Capable off-roader
- 10-year conditional warranty
Misses
- Tech suite feels ancient
- Performance and towing lags behind rivals
- Not that cheap in this spec
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 105.1 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
