Australians love SUVs, especially affordable ones. or signup to continue reading With that in mind, Chinese challenger brands are fighting to beat established rivals on value. The and both fit that profile, and the latter is winning the budget SUV sales war.
A total of 11,809 examples of the MG ZS (including ZST and ZS EV) were delivered through the first half of 2024, while Chery moved 2933 Omoda 5 models. Sales figures don't always tell the full story though, and Chery has been busily working to expand the With that in mind, let's see how the mid-spec Chery Omoda 5 BX stacks up against the flagship MG ZST Essence. This matchup pits a lower specification model against a flagship, but both the Chery Omoda 5 BX and top specification MG ZST Essence share similar drive-away prices.
The MG ZST range starts at $26,990 drive-away for the Core, and extends to $31,490 drive-away for the Essence. The Chery Omoda 5 lineup starts at $27,990 drive-away for the new entry-level FX variant, and extends to more than $40,000 drive-away for the GT AWD. These cars offer different powertrain setups, but both have small displacement turbocharged engines.
The Omoda 5 BX features a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 108kW and 210Nm, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Despite packing one less cylinder the ZST 1.
3-litre boasts more power and torque, while emitting less carbon dioxide. You'll be forced to fill up more often though, as the MG is less efficient and has.