Overview
The 2023 MG ZS Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd November 2023. The MG ZS is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices starting at $24,990 before on-road costs.
This MG ZS is powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder engine that has 82 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 160 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 48L fuel tank
It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
Pros
- Bargain entry price
- Seven-year warranty
- Handsome design
Cons
- Short on active safety
- Uninspiring drivetrain
- Cabin built to a price
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | In-Line |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | Unlimited |
| Size (L) | 1.0L |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Camshaft | - |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | - |
| Power | 82kW |
| Power RPM | 5200 |
| Torque | 160Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 6 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | Leather Covered |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | - |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 48 |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | - |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | - |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | - |
| Tyre Front | 215/50 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 215/50 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | - |
| Rear Rim Size | - |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1644 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4314 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1809 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 164 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2585 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1733 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1526 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1536 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 500 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | - |
| Service Interval Months | - |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 2024-04-18 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |