Overview
The 2021 MG ZST Core is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd February 2022. The MG ZST is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices starting at $24,990 before on-road costs.
This MG ZST is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 84 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 150 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. MG claims the ZST Core uses 6.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 161g of CO2. It has a 48L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 696km per full tank
The MG ZST measures 1653mm (65.1 inches) in height, 4323mm (170.2 inches) in length, 1809mm (71.2 inches) in width with a 2585mm (101.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1318kg (2905.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZST Core comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2021 MG ZST Core has a 154mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | In-Line |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1498 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | - |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | - |
| Power | 84kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 150Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | Variable SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | Alloy & Leather |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 48 |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 161 |
| CO2 Urban | 207 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 135 |
| Brake Front | - |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | - |
| Tyre Front | 215/55 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 215/55 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | - |
| Rear Rim Size | - |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1653 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4323 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1809 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 154 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2585 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1318 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1750 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1526 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1536 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 500 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 2023-03-01 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |