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MG ZST Review, Colours, Interior, For Sale & Specs in Australia

 

Don’t get fooled by the naming, the MG ZST is just an update to the existing ZS small SUV with a number of tangible improvements.

For starters, styling is tweaked for a fresher and more modern look, while a new 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine was also introduced with the ZST.

Power and torque reach 115kW/230Nm with the new engine, but the powertrain is kept for only the top-spec versions of the ZST crossover.

The line-up currently starts at $25,990 for the ZST Core and ranges through to $32,990 for the range-topping ZST Essence.

MG ZST Models Price and Specs

The price range for the MG ZST varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $25,990 and going to $32,990 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 SUV 1.5L, —, CVT AUTO $25,990 $32,990
2023 SUV 1.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO $21,450 $35,860
2022 SUV 1.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO $21,340 $35,090
2021 SUV 1.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO $20,570 $33,440
2020 SUV 1.3L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $23,870 $32,560
See All MG ZST Pricing and Specs

MG ZST Colours

Pebble Black; York White; Diamond Red Metallic $700; Sloane Silver Metallic $700; Brighton Blue Metallic $700.

  • Pebble Black
  • York White
  • Diamond Red Metallic
  • Sloane Silver Metallic
  • Brighton Blue Metallic
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

MG ZST Accessories

The MG ZST has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto; built in sat-nav, voice command and 5 USB ports which includes one for a dash cam.

MG ZST Accessories

MG ZST Interior

The MG is spacious for a small SUV and the MG logos on the front seats of the Essence give it a bit of extra oomph over the other models.

MG ZST Interior

MG ZST Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the MG ZST here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Can my 2022 MG ZST run on e10, and is 20 percent window tint legal?

    According to the manufacturer, your MG can not be run on E10 petrol. But the MG ZST can live with E5 fuel (petrol with up to five per cent ethanol content) if you can find it. Unfortunately, most ethanol blended fuels in Australia are up to 10 per cent (E10) so you should give them a miss.

    Window tinting rules vary from state to state, but in Queensland (where UV light levels are higher than, say Tasmania) you can get away with slightly darker tint and still be legal. But, a window tint that is 20 per cent VLT (Visible Light Transference, or; the percentage of light the tint allows through) is only legal on privately-registered cars in QLD on the rear and rear-side windows. The front side windows cannot be tinted to less than 35 per cent VLT and the windscreen can not be tinted at all (beyond a factory tint) apart from the top 10 per cent of the glass area. So, no, a 20 per cent VLT tint all round would not be legal.

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MG ZST Dimensions

The dimensions of the MG ZST SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 SUV 1653x1809x4323 mm 173 mm
2023 SUV 1653x1809x4323 mm 173 mm
2022 SUV 1653x1809x4323 mm 173 mm
2021 SUV 1653x1809x4323 mm 173 mm
2020 SUV 1653x1809x4323 mm 173 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All MG ZST Dimensions

MG ZST Speed

There isn't an official 0-100km/h sprint time for the ZST Essence fitted with the 1.3-litre three-cylinder turbo engine, but the 1.5-litre version in the lower grades reaches 0-100km/h time in 10.9 seconds.

MG ZST Towing Capacity

The MG ZST has maximum towing capacity of 500kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 SUV 500kg 500kg
2023 SUV 0kg 500kg
2022 SUV 500kg 500kg
2021 SUV 500kg 500kg
2020 SUV 500kg 500kg
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MG ZST Fuel Consumption

The MG ZST is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.9L/100km for SUV /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 SUV 6.9L/100km 1.5L CVT AUTO
2023 SUV 6.9L/100km 1.5L CVT AUTO
2023 SUV 6.9L/100km 1.5L ULP CVT AUTO
2022 SUV 6.9L/100km 1.5L ULP CVT AUTO
2021 SUV 6.9L/100km 1.5L ULP CVT AUTO
2020 SUV 7.3L/100km 1.3L ULP 6 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All MG ZST Pricing and Specs for 2024

MG ZST Seats

There's enough space for the passenger and front driver and there's also a lot of room in the second row, it's even fairly comfortable for taller people (for this class), with a decent amount of headroom.

MG ZST Wheel Size

The MG ZST has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 215x55 R17 for SUV in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 SUV 215x55 R17 215x55 R17
2023 SUV 215x55 R17 215x55 R17
2022 SUV 215x55 R17 215x55 R17
2021 SUV 215x55 R17 215x55 R17
2020 SUV 215x55 R17 215x55 R17
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All MG ZST Wheel Sizes

MG ZST Boot Space

The MG ZST has a decent-sized boot space for its class at 359 litres (VDA); when you have the rear seats folded down you get 1187 litres (VDA).

MG ZST Boot space