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    MG ZST

    New from

    $21,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    10 year, 250,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.9 / 100km

    About the MG ZST

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new MG ZST is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $21,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Vibe variant and topping out at $24,990 for the Vibe.

    There is 1 variant of the ZST available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2025.

    The MG ZST is only available with an null motor that produces 84kW and 150Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2025 ZST is offered with a 10 year, 250,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    63.73 kW/t
    58.16 kW/t
    165.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    359 litres
    264 litres
    520 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.9 L/100km
    3.8 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    696 km
    460 km
    1,146 km
    Price
    $21,990 - $24,990
    $21,990
    $86,800
    Warranty (Years)
    10 years
    2 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    250,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    2 years
    6 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,750 kg
    1,480 kg
    2,580 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    500 kg
    400 kg
    1,700 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    154 mm
    140 mm
    209 mm

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    2025 MG ZST Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the MG ZST

    Vibe

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Other
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 3
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.73
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 3
      • Number Of Rear Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1187
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 359
      • External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 71.2
      • Front Track (mm): 1526
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 154
      • Overall Height (mm): 1653
      • Overall Length (mm): 4323
      • Overall Width (mm): 1809
      • Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1809
      • Rear Track (mm): 1536
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2585
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 161
      • Co2 Level (country Highway): 135
      • Co2 Level (urban): 207
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1498
      • Engine Code: 15s4c
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 48
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 696
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.9
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 114
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 84
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 150
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20171207
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 69.8
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2017
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.5 Litre Petrol Zs Core
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
      • Ventilation System Engine Heater
      • Ventilation System Touch Screen Controls
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 250000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 120
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 250000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 120
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 250000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 120
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 250000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 120
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 250000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 120
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 250000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 120
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1318
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1295
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2025 MG ZST Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the MG ZST

    The most fuel efficient MG ZST is the Vibe with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.5L In-Line and uses 6.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    MG ZSTFuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.9 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a MG ZST?

    The MG ZST has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 MG ZST Warranty

    What is the warranty on a MG ZST?

    The MG ZST offers a 10 year 250,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    MG ZST FAQs

    The cheapest MG ZST is the Vibe that starts from $21,990.

    The most expensive MG ZST is the Vibe that starts from $24,990.

    The best towing capacity of a MG ZST is offered by the Vibe which can tow 500 kg

    The largest MG ZST is the Vibe which measures 1809mm wide, 4323mm in length and sits 1653mm tall.

    The most powerful MG ZST is the Vibe which has 84kW of power from its 1.5L In-Line engine.

    The MG ZST is built in China and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest MG ZST is the Vibe which weighs 1750 kg (kerb weight).

    The MG ZST uses Premium Unleaded.