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MG3 Auto Review, Interior, For Sale, Specs, Models & News
MG MG3 Auto Interior
The MG3 has a sleek interior design with elements of the MG4. Flourishes of tartan call back to the previous car while clever soft material lift the ambience.
A sunroof is available to let more light in and the amount of technology inside is good.
MG MG3 Auto Models Price and Specs
The price range for the MG MG3 Auto varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $18,490 and going to $23,990 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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| 2024 | Hatchback | 1.5L, —, 4 SP AUTO | $18,490 | $23,990 | |
| 2023 | Hatchback | 1.5L, PULP, 4 SP AUTO | $14,410 | $21,340 | |
| 2022 | Hatchback | 1.5L, PULP, 4 SP AUTO | $14,080 | $20,790 | |
| 2021 | Hatchback | 1.5L, PULP, 4 SP AUTO | $12,210 | $18,150 | |
| 2020 | Hatchback | 1.5L, PULP, 4 SP AUTO | $10,560 | $17,600 | |
MG MG3 Auto Accessories
The MG3 Excite is fitted with 16-inch alloy wheels, power windows, air conditioning, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, digital driver’s display, cloth upholstery, polyurethane appointed steering wheel and halogen projector headlights.
Essence variants get rain-sensing wipers, white artificial leather upholstery, a 360-degree camera, remote smartphone control of the air conditioning and heating, LED headlights and a sunroof.
MG MG3 Auto Colours
The MG3 is available in seven colours with only two – Dover white and Pastel yellow – free of charge.
The remaining five metallic paints, including Black Pearl, Sloane Sliver, Diamond Red, Brighton Blue and Hampstead Grey, cost extra.
- Dover White
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Hampstead Grey
- Brighton Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Pastel Yellow
- Dover White
MG MG3 Auto Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the MG MG3 Auto here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Can I lessen the opening height of a 2022 MG3 Core hatch?
Not really. The hatchback door is designed with hinges and support struts that travel a set distance and then stop; they're not adjustable. If the problem is that shorter people can't reach the hatch to close it, a simple fix could be a strap attached to the hatchback that hangs down and is within easy reach. Just make sure the strap doesn't get caught in the closed hatchback causing a potential exhaust leak into the cabin.
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What would be your recommendation when buying a small new car for teenage children learning to drive?
The popular MG3 is the model you’re referring to and you’re right; it hasn’t been locally crash-tested. But it does lack some important safety gear. Enough, we reckon, to knock it off your short-list. The MG lacks, for instance, important driver aids such as autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance, nor can these features be had by spending more on a fancier version.
Which leaves us with your other two choices, the Hyundai i30 and Kia Rio. Even then, you’ll need to option up beyond the base-model to get (some of) those safety features, but these are not expensive cars to begin with, so the jump might not be as bad as you think.
The other car to consider would be the SP Pure version of the Mazda 2. At $23,690, it’s not over-priced but it does have low-speed (up to 30km/h) autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning as well as rear cross-traffic alert.
And a manual transmission? The MG 3 no longer offers one, both the Hyundai i30 and the Kia Rio are available with a six-speed manual option. The Mazda 2 Pure SP is automatic only, but you can get a six-speed manual on the base-model Mazda 2.
I agree that youngsters taught to drive a manual car tend to be better drivers, but that’s not a universally held view these days. And the fact is that most young drivers will never be presented with a clutch pedal in the future, raising the question of why learn in the first place? The reality is that learning to drive a manual car gives you extra mechanical awareness and extra ability to multi-task behind the wheel.
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Do you know what fuel types my MG3 Core will run best with?
There has certainly been some confusion over this with some MG dealers telling owners that 95-octane fuel was necessary. But it seems MG Australia has now confirmed that the car will be happy on 91-octane fuel, so that’s good news for you and your wallet.
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MG MG3 Auto Engine
The MG3 is fitted with a 1.5-litre direct injection four-cylinder petrol engine as standard developing 81kW at 6000 rpm and 142Nm at 4500 rpm. It drives the front wheels using a CVT automatic.
The Hybrid+ has a different 1.5-litre four-cylinder running in the Atkinson cycle. It is paired with an electric motor for combined peak outputs of 155kW and 420Nm. A three-speed automatic sends power to the front wheels.
MG MG3 Auto Dimensions
The dimensions of the MG MG3 Auto Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hatchback | 1504x1729x4055 mm | 132 mm | |
| 2023 | Hatchback | 1504x1729x4055 mm | 132 mm | |
| 2022 | Hatchback | 1504x1729x4055 mm | 132 mm | |
| 2021 | Hatchback | 1504x1729x4055 mm | 132 mm | |
| 2020 | Hatchback | 1504x1729x4055 mm | 132 mm | |
MG MG3 Auto Towing Capacity
The MG MG3 Auto has maximum towing capacity of 200kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hatchback | 200kg | 200kg | |
| 2023 | Hatchback | 200kg | 200kg | |
| 2022 | Hatchback | 200kg | 200kg | |
| 2021 | Hatchback | 200kg | 200kg | |
| 2020 | Hatchback | 200kg | 200kg | |
MG MG3 Auto Seats
The five-seat MG3 gets manually adjustable front seats with cloth upholstery standard. Artificial leather is available in upper trims.
The rear seat is compact but fit-for-purpose for a city car with enough space for adults in a pinch.
MG MG3 Auto Fuel Consumption
The MG MG3 Auto is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.7L/100km for Hatchback /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
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| 2024 | Hatchback | 6.7L/100km | 1.5L | — | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | Hatchback | 6.7L/100km | 1.5L | — | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | Hatchback | 6.7L/100km | 1.5L | PULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 2022 | Hatchback | 6.7L/100km | 1.5L | PULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 2021 | Hatchback | 6.7L/100km | 1.5L | PULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 2020 | Hatchback | 6.7L/100km | 1.5L | PULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
MG MG3 Auto Wheel Size
The MG MG3 Auto has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 185x65 R15 for Hatchback in 2024.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hatchback | 185x65 R15 | — | 185x65 R15 | — | |
| 2023 | Hatchback | 185x65 R15 | — | 185x65 R15 | — | |
| 2022 | Hatchback | 185x65 R15 | — | 185x65 R15 | — | |
| 2021 | Hatchback | 185x65 R15 | — | 185x65 R15 | — | |
| 2020 | Hatchback | 185x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | 185x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
MG MG3 Auto Boot Space
The MG3's boot measures 293 litres. Petrol versions are fitted with a space-saver spare tyre but not hybrids.
The back seats do not have split fold function and the backrest drops in one piece.
MG MG3 Auto Speed
MG claims a 0-100km/h sprint of 8.0 seconds for the hybrid model.
No claim is made for the petrol's sprint – though we imagine it's over 10 seconds – or top speed.
MG MG3 Auto News
Where have all the cheap cars gone? With MG3 pricing jumping by more than $5000 the Kia Picanto and Suzuki Ignis are now Australia's cheapest new cars | Analysis
Huge price jump for Australia's cheapest car: 2024 MG3 gets massive safety update and adds hybrid power to tackle Toyota Yaris and Mazda2
MG Australia slashes drive-away prices of its cheapest models and popular SUVs by thousands, including 2024 MG ZST, HS plug-in hybrid SUV and MG 3 hatchback
2025 MG3 hybrid revealed! Big price increase confirmed for new hatchback upon Australian launch this year
2024 MG3 hatchback interior revealed in sketches - can the cheap Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift rival keep its sales crown with new-generation model?
The great maul of China: BYD's HiLux-fighting ute and GWM's Prado-punishing 4WD set to make 2024 the year of the Chinese car in Australia
2024 MG3 teased and official unveil date confirmed as the next-gen Chinese automaker takes aim at the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift
Model renewal! Several new and updated models mark big 2024 for MG in Australia with new MG3 hybrid car, HS SUV and more on the way
MG won't quit on cheap cars despite premium push
MG MG3 Auto Range
With a 46L fuel tank the petrol MG3 is theoretically capable of driving 760km from a full tank.
The hybrid's extra efficiency means its smaller 36L fuel tank is good for over 1050km driving range according to ADR combined figures.