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2025 MG ZS Essence Turbo review
The MG ZS Turbo is the one to buy if you’re thinking about this new small SUV and you can’t stretch to the hybrid.
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Matt Campbell
Nissan Juke vs MG ZS Comparison
Nissan Juke
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CarExpert Rating
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Based on the Nissan Juke
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
46L
267 km
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 15 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$28,890 - $38,665
$22,990 - $36,990
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A delightfully mature small SUV
- Heaps of safety tech, and it’s not too frustrating either
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
Misses
- Not as precise to drive as some turbo rivals
- High servicing costs through MG workshops
- Fuel use is a little high
Colours Available
The 2023 Nissan Juke is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level:
- Arctic White
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Platinum
- Ceramic Grey (NEW)
- Gun Metallic
- Pearl Black
- Burgundy
- Magnetic Blue (NEW)
All colours apart from Arctic White and Fuji Sunset Red cost an additional $700.
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW | 81kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5250 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm | 140Nm - 465Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2400 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
