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    2017 MG3

    New from

    $13,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    6 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.8 / 100km

    About the MG3

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    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.

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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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    2017 MG3 Price

    Core

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$13,990

    Soul

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$14,990

    Excite

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$14,990

    Essence

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$15,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All MG3 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$20,990$29,990
    2024$18,490$29,990
    2023$17,990$19,990
    2022$17,490$19,490
    2021$15,990$19,490
    *excl. on-roads
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    2017 MG3 Specs

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    Core

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 66.95
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 938
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 256
      • Front Track (mm): 1505
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 158
      • Overall Height (mm): 1517
      • Overall Length (mm): 4018
      • Overall Width (mm): 1728
      • Rear Track (mm): 1493
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2520
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 136
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1498
      • Engine Code: 15s4u
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Carbon Fibre Or Carbon Fibre Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 776
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 175
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 109
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 106
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 78
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 137
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 72
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 72
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 72
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 72
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 72
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 200
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1685
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1139
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Soul

    Adds to Core:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from Core:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Excite

    Adds to Soul:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.24
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1507
    • Engine
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
    • Safety
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1160
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1134
    Removes from Soul:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 66.95
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1517
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Safety
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1139

    Essence

    Adds to Excite:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 66.95
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1517
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Safety
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1139
    Removes from Excite:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.24
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1507
    • Engine
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
    • Safety
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1160
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1134
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    2017 MG3 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2025500Kg500Kg
    2024200Kg500Kg
    2023200Kg200Kg
    2022200Kg200Kg
    2021200Kg200Kg
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    2017 MG3 Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the MG3

    The most fuel efficient MG3 is the Core with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 5.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    MG3Fuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.8 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a MG3?

    You should service your MG3 at your authorised MG dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the MG3's warranty.

    2017 MG3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a MG3?

    The MG3 offers a 6 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    MG3 FAQs

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

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

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

    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.