MG ZST 2024 review: Still the best cheap small SUV? Chery Omoda 5 and GWM Haval Jolion rival tested
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The 2024 MG ZST is facing increasingly stiff competition in Australia, where it's come under attack from other Chinese small SUVs, namely the Chery Omoda 5 and GWM Haval Jolion. Point being, it's not the only model playing the value card in what is a very, very crowded segment.
So, what is the ZST doing to stand out from the crowd? Well, not exactly a lot - at least in recent times. That said, the MG is still leaning on its relatively low pricing, long list of standard equipment, strong ownership credentials and striking exterior design.
But as CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar finds out in this expert review, the ZST, even in tested flagship Essence form, is far from perfect, with the quality of some of its features not up to standard alongside its driving experience. That's not to say it's not worth buying - at least for some people.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Pricing and features
00:59 Design
02:07 Practicality
04:18 Under the bonnet
04:43 Driving
05:55 Efficiency
06:20 Safety
07:06 Ownership
07:33 Verdict
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I have the essence model, and i think it is fantastic no complaints
Made cheap. Just had one for 3 days literally just handed it back to hire company today. Way underpowered (we had the base model) and only two of us in it. Ride was ok although the front end bottomed out a few times on medium grade stuff. Was comfortable enough, the AC was nice n cold. There’s no uv protection on the front windscreen so the sun literally burns your arms. Plenty of room in the back for suitcases luggage etc. the head unit was pretty average sound even after changing the sound settings. The steering wheel material was already peeling off. We had the 1.5L non turbo. It sat on 100 ok once up n going but little torque for the hills. But for just over 20k there ok but I’d rather buy a second hand car like a Corolla or swift than one of these. The reversing camera was surprisingly clear
@sidjyothi
3 ай бұрын
So you think a 66kw swift is fast?
@Stevegrande1
3 ай бұрын
@@sidjyothi power to weight ratio and swift is vvti. I drove one over the long weekend. You can get a swift sports second hand (I did say second hand) with 103kw and 230nm, over mg’s 82kw and 150nm.
@sidjyothi
3 ай бұрын
@@Stevegrande1 the turbo swift is a good option...it's surprisingly well packaged inside. Definitely worth considering over the 1.5. but the turbo ZST is quite good for the price. Besides, doesn't the swift turbo need 95RON?
@mharro88
3 ай бұрын
Probably because you had the base model is why it felt underpowered. The 1.3 turbo is not underpowered
Thanks for the review😊
Bit patronising why do families have to be on a budget maybe some people just hate wasting money on overpriced cars 🤔
@Steve-jx3mh
3 ай бұрын
How would you like her to compare it to the 100k family cars she also reviews. Do you just want her to say cheap, would that make you feel less triggered?
It's been out for 3+ years. Why are you making as if it's JUST been launched?
@londontalks6371
Ай бұрын
2024
Chery n GWM,s quality n reputation is much better than MG in China. though Chery did put damper on aussie,s car buyers as its first debut in Australia. but its quality has nightn day difference. now.
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