Everything on the MG ZST, for used buyers and research. 9 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs. Specifications are sourced from MG's original Australian brochures for this generation; new-car pricing is no longer shown as it is no longer sold new.
Data checked: specs 1 Oct 2026
Discontinued. The MG ZST generations listed on this page are no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and used-buyer research; pricing is no longer shown as it is not a current new-car offer.
9 variants of the MG ZST are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
The MG ZST is a small SUV that MG Motor Australia sold from late 2020 until a 2025 run-out. The 2021 ZST Core uses an 84kW 1.5-litre petrol four with a CVT automatic, front-wheel drive, a 360-degree camera and MG Pilot driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. It is the entry grade, with fabric seats, a four-speaker stereo and a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Configure the CoreThe MG ZST is a small SUV that MG Motor Australia sold from late 2020 until a 2025 run-out. The 2022 ZST Core uses an 84kW 1.5-litre petrol four with a CVT automatic, front-wheel drive, a 360-degree camera and MG Pilot driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. It is the entry grade, with fabric seats, a four-speaker stereo and a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Configure the CoreThe MG ZST is a small SUV that MG Motor Australia sold from late 2020 until a 2025 run-out. The 2022 ZST Excite uses a 115kW 1.3-litre turbo three-cylinder with a six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, a 360-degree camera and MG Pilot driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. It adds the turbo engine and red brake callipers to the Vibe's navigation, six-speaker audio and synthetic leather trim.
Configure the ExciteThe MG ZST is a small SUV that MG Motor Australia sold from late 2020 until a 2025 run-out. The 2021 ZST Essence uses a 115kW 1.3-litre turbo three-cylinder with a six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, a 360-degree camera and MG Pilot driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. The top grade adds a full digital instrument cluster, a six-way electric driver's seat, heated front seats and a panoramic glass sunroof.
Configure the EssenceThe MG ZST is a small SUV that MG Motor Australia sold from late 2020 until a 2025 run-out. The 2022 ZST Essence uses a 115kW 1.3-litre turbo three-cylinder with a six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, a 360-degree camera and MG Pilot driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. The top grade adds a full digital instrument cluster, a six-way electric driver's seat, heated front seats and a panoramic glass sunroof.
Configure the EssenceThe MG ZST is a small SUV that MG Motor Australia sold from late 2020 until a 2025 run-out. The 2025 ZST Vibe was the run-out grade: an 84kW 1.5-litre petrol four with a CVT, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, satellite navigation and a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, backed by a 10-year, 250,000km warranty. MG notes blind spot detection was fitted only to MY24 and older ZSTs.
Configure the VibeThe MG ZST is a small SUV that MG Motor Australia sold from late 2020 until a 2025 run-out. The 2021 ZST Vibe uses an 84kW 1.5-litre petrol four with a CVT automatic, front-wheel drive, a 360-degree camera and MG Pilot driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. Over the Core it adds satellite navigation, six speakers, front fog lights, rain-sensing wipers and two-tone 17-inch alloys.
Configure the VibeThe MG ZST is a small SUV that MG Motor Australia sold from late 2020 until a 2025 run-out. The 2022 ZST Vibe uses an 84kW 1.5-litre petrol four with a CVT automatic, front-wheel drive, a 360-degree camera and MG Pilot driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. Over the Core it adds satellite navigation, six speakers, front fog lights, rain-sensing wipers and two-tone 17-inch alloys.
Configure the VibeThe MG ZST is a small SUV that MG Motor Australia sold from late 2020 until a 2025 run-out. The 2021 ZST Excite uses a 115kW 1.3-litre turbo three-cylinder with a six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, a 360-degree camera and MG Pilot driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. It adds the turbo engine and red brake callipers to the Vibe's navigation, six-speaker audio and synthetic leather trim.
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