2021 MG ZST: New entry-level models arriving in June

The popular MG ZST small SUV line will gain two new entry-level variants, bringing the starting price down to $25,490 drive-away.

Available to order now, the new Core and Vibe will arrive in June with strong safety and equipment lists, as well as sharp drive-away pricing.

Features such as the MG Pilot active safety suite (AEB, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control), a surround-view camera, LED headlights, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and alloy wheels are standard across the range.

The 2021 MG ZST Core ($25,490 drive-away) will get the following as standard:

• 17-inch Alloy wheels
• 10.1-inch colour touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
• Centre armrest
• Fabric seats
• Full-grain leather steering wheel with contrast stitching
• 1.5L petrol engine with CVT
• 360-degree camera system
• Keyless entry and push-button start
• LED headlights and tail lights
• MG Pilot driver safety suite
• Driver’s 6-way manually-adjustable seat
• Passenger’s 4-way manually-adjustable seat
• 4-speaker sound system

Moving up to the 2021 MG ZST Vibe ($26,990 drive-away) adds the following:

• 17-inch two-tone machined alloy wheels
• 6-speaker sound system
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Front fog lights
• Satellite navigation
• Leatherette upholstery

Both the Core and Vibe grades will offer the same colour palette as the existing Excite ($29,990 drive-away) and Essence ($32,990 drive-away), including York White and Pebble Black (standard) as well as Brighton Blue, Diamond Red, and Sloane Silver ($500).

Power in the two new grades of ZST comes from a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine developing 84kW and 150Nm, driving the front wheels via a CVT.

It’s the same engine powering versions of the older ZS, albeit with a CVT in place of a four-speed auto.

Like the wider petrol-powered MG range, the ZST Core and Vibe models are covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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