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About the MG3
The new MG3 is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $15,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $17,990 for the Excite.
There are 3 variants of the MG3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2018.
Engine options include 1.5L in-line (82kW/150Nm) and 1.5L multi-point injection (82kW/150Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2018 MG3 is offered with a 6 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
68.56 kW/t
60.87 kW/t
127.56 kW/t
Boot Space
307 litres
238 litres
536 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
8.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
672 km
607 km
837 km
Price
$15,990 - $17,990
$14,990
$39,990
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
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
158 mm
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2018 MG3 Price
Core
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,990 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,990 |
Excite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 MG3 Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the MG3
The most fuel efficient MG3 is the Excite with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L In-Line and uses 6.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| MG3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a MG3?
The MG3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 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 $15,990.
The most expensive MG3 is the Excite that starts from $17,990.
The best towing capacity of a MG3 is offered by the S which can tow 200 kg
The largest MG3 is the S which measures 1729mm wide, 4055mm in length and sits 1504mm tall.
The most powerful MG3 is the S which has 82kW 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 S which weighs 1685 kg (kerb weight).
The MG3 uses Premium Unleaded.