Mitsubishi v MG v Haval: Which cheap SUV is best-specced?
Mitsubishi's ASX is the sales and value-for-money king in the small SUV market, but two rising contenders from China want in on the action. How do they stack up on paper?
Mitsubishi ASX vs MG ZST Comparison
Mitsubishi ASX
MG ZST
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2025 Mitsubishi
ASX
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ZST
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
Read the 2025 Mitsubishi ASX reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
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 Mitsubishi ASX ES (2WD)
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
479 to 498 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$23,990 - $35,240
$24,990 - $30,490
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still among the most affordable small SUVs
- Still handsome… if you don’t add the Street package
- Long warranty
Misses
- Ropey steering
- Engine rather gruff and thirsty
- Dated feel
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
Colours Available
White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond pearlescent
- Black pearlescent
- Red Diamond pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
- Titanium metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Sunshine Orange metallic (MR, GSR and Exceed only)
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
Comparison
Reviews
2025 Mitsubishi ASX review
The Mitsubishi ASX may be ancient by class standards but it still has some charm – just stick to the more affordable variants.
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William Stopford
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2360 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 123kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 197Nm - 222Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4100 - 4200 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 97 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
