The 2021 MG MG3 CORE is a front-wheel drive five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 01/09/2020 classified as a SZP1 MY21. The MG3 is regarded as a light car built in China with prices starting at A$15,990 before on-road costs.
The MG3 is a front-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L INLINE 4 engine that has 82 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 150 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic. MG claims the MG3 CORE uses 6.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 159g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 672km per full tank.
The MG3 measures 1504mm (59.2 inches) in height, 4055mm (159.6 inches) in length, 1729mm (68.1 inches) in width with a 2520mm (99.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1170kg (2579.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The MG3 CORE comes standard with 185/65 R15 front tyres and 185/65 R15 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
The 2021 MG MG3 CORE has a 132mm ground clearance with a 200kg braked and 200kg unbraked towing capacity.
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Eng Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to LSJZ14U91JS123456.
MG MG3 CORE Details | |
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Price | A$15,990 |
Series | SZP1 MY21 |
Body Style | five-door hatchback |
Release date | 01/09/2020 |
Discontinued date | - |
Drive type | FWD |
VIN plate location | Driver Side Eng Scuttle |
Compliance plate location | Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar |
VIN Example | LSJZ14U91JS123456 |
Country of origin | China |
Segment | Light Car |
Safety ANCAP rating | - |
Number of doors | 5 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
MG MG3 CORE Engine Specifications | |
Type | DIRECT FUEL INJ |
Size | 1498cc, 1.5L |
Power @ RPM | 82kW @ 6000rpm (110.0 hp) |
Torque @ RPM | 150Nm @ 4500rpm (110.6 lb-ft) |
Cylinders | four-cylinder |
Number of Valves | 16 |
Valves | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
Euro Rating | EURO 5 |
Compression ratio | 10.5 |
Power/weight ratio | 70.1kw/tonne |
Bore/stroke | 75mm × 84.8mm (3.0in × 3.3in) |
MG MG3 CORE Drivetrain and Wheels | |
Transmission | Four-speed Automatic |
Drive type | front-wheel drive |
Steering type | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
Turning circle | 10.4m (34.1 ft) |
Brake (front) type | DISC |
Brake (rear) type | DRUM |
Front tyre & wheel size | 185/65 R15 - 6Jx15 |
Rear tyre & wheel size | 185/65 R15 - 6Jx15 |
Front suspension type | MacPherson strut |
Rear suspension type | Torsion bar |
MG MG3 CORE Fuel Specifications | |
Fuel type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
Fuel tank capacity | 45L |
Fuel consumption (combined average) | 6.7L / 100km |
Fuel consumption city (average) | 9.2L / 100km |
Fuel consumption highway (average) | 5.3L / 100km |
Vehicle range | 671.6km (417.3 miles) |
Emission standard | EURO 5 |
E10 compatible | - |
CO2 emissions (combined) | 159g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (city) | 218g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (highway) | 126g / 100km |
MG MG3 CORE Dimensions | |
Length | 4055mm (159.6 inches) |
Width | 1729mm (68.1 inches) |
Height | 1504mm (59.2 inches) |
Wheelbase | 2520mm (99.2 inches) |
Front track | 1496mm (58.9 inches) |
Rear track | 1483mm (58.4 inches) |
Ground clearance | 132mm (5.2 inches) |
Unladen weight | 1170kg (2579.4 lbs) |
Gross Vehicle Mass | - |
Gross Combination Mass | - |
MG MG3 CORE Towing Capacity | |
Braked towing capacity | 200kg (440.9 lbs) |
Unbraked towing capacity | 200kg (440.9 lbs) |
MG MG3 CORE Warranty | |
Warranty length | 84 months |
Warranty distance | Unlimited km |
MG MG3 CORE Servicing | |
Service interval (km) | 15,000 km |
Service interval (months) | 12 months |
MG MG3 CORE Options | |
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