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Suzuki S-Cross vs MG ZS

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Suzuki S-Cross
Suzuki S-Cross

$29,998 - $45,490

2023 price

MG ZS
MG ZS

$15,950 - $25,990

2021 price

Summary

2023 Suzuki S-Cross
2021 MG ZS
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.4L

Turbo 3, 1.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.2L/100km (combined)

6.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • High prices
  • Dated design inside and out
  • Needs 95 RON premium unleaded

  • Handling needs work
  • Feels on the budget end
  • Range best for city only
2023 Suzuki S-Cross Summary

Big news on the smaller SUV front. Suzuki has launched an “all-new” S-Cross.

But despite what some of the clever photography might have you think, this MY23 update is actually the second facelift of the decade-old original, bringing a redesigned front and rear end as well as a minor dashboard update, with little changing underneath.

A bit more than what the current Mitsubishi ASX received back in 2019 but far less than what the latest Ford Ranger espouses, then.

That all said, we came away surprised from what amounted to a reunion with a quiet old acquaintance that’s long lurked away from the crossover spotlight.

Is this year the S-Cross’ time to shine?

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2021 MG ZS Summary

The biggest barrier to entry for electric vehicles in Australia is the up-front cost.

You might well be surprised by how many new car buyers are not only interested in electric vehicles, but really want their next car to be a full EV. It's something motoring journalists get asked about all the time. The problems putting people off are not necessarily the range or charging issues, as you might expect. No, according to the data, it’s simply because they are too expensive compared to their internal-combustion competitors.

Re-invigorated MG, now such a budget-buyer-friendly brand that it recently made the list of Australia’s top 10 sellers, is calling out to the EV curious with this latest electrified version of its successful ZS small SUV.

The ZS is Australia’s cheapest mainstream electric car by some margin, and proof that China-based SAIC-owned MG can do more than just affordable combustion vehicles. At a cost of $43,990 drive-away, is the ZS EV the masterstroke that could get more Australians behind the wheel of a full electric model than ever before? Let’s find out.

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