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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 Touareg Comparison
MG ZST
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Volkswagen Touareg
2024 MG
ZST
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$24,490 - $31,490
$86,790 - $129,990
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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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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 | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.3L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
