Very Good
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
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
70L
609 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
7 year
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MSRP
$47,276 - $57,955
$24,990 - $30,490
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CarExpert's Take
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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
Grand White is standard, with the following metallic finishes costing an extra $595.
- Pearl White
- Graphite (NEW)
- Space Black
- Marble Grey
- Atlantic Blue
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 | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2157 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 149kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 441Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
