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    2017 MG3

    The new MG3 is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $13,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $15,990 for the Essence.

    There are 4 variants of the MG3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2016.

    The MG3 is only available with an null motor that produces 78kW and 137Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2017 MG3 is offered with a 6 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $13,990 - $15,990

    Transmission

    5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $13,990 - $15,990

    Transmission

    5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    Good

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    2017 MG3

    Available Variants

    The MG3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Core and the most expensive being Essence.

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    Power to Weight
    66.95 - 69.27 kW/t
    60.87 kW/t
    127.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    256 litres
    238 litres
    536 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.8 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    776 km
    643 km
    938 km
    Price
    $13,990 - $15,990
    $13,990
    $38,990
    Warranty (Years)
    6 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    1 year
    7 years
    Service Interval
    6 - 12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,685 kg
    1,365 kg
    1,840 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    200 kg
    200 kg
    1,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    158 mm
    120 mm
    159 mm
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    MG3

    Dimensions

    4,018 mm
    1,728 mm
    1,517 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,018 mm
    Overall Width1,728 mm
    Overall Height1,517 mm
    Wheelbase2,520 mm
    Load Capacity520 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest MG3 is the Core that starts from $13,990.

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    The most expensive MG3 is the Essence that starts from $15,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a MG3 is 200 kg offered by the following variants: Core, Soul, Excite and Essence.

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    The largest MG3 is the Core which measures 1728mm wide, 4018mm in length and sits 1517mm tall.

    The most powerful MG3 is the Core which has 78kW of power from its 1.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The MG3 is built in China and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest MG3 is the Core which weighs 1685 kg (kerb weight).

    The MG3 uses Premium Unleaded.

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