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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 Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
MG ZST
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Volkswagen Tiguan
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2025 MG
ZST
vs
2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
55L - 60L
418 to 534 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$43,990 - $73,790
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
- Price cuts improve value
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside rivals
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3900 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
