2025 MG3 Essence Pricing and Spec

Essence
Overview
The 2025 MG3 Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 5th May 2025. The MG3 is regarded as a small car built in China with prices starting at $25,990 before on-road costs.
This MG3 is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 81 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 142 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. MG claims the MG3 Essence uses 6.0L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 139g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 750km per full tank
The MG3 measures 1502mm (59.1 inches) in height, 4113mm (161.9 inches) in length, 1797mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2570mm (101.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1199kg (2643.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The MG3 Essence comes standard with 195/55 R16 front tyres and 195/55 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 120 month, 250,000 km warranty.
The 2025 MG3 Essence has a 149mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and nullkg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,113 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,797 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,502 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Load Capacity | 458 mm |
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Explore MG3 Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Mobile Integration
Mobile Integration Apple Carplay: yes
Mobile Integration Android Auto: yes
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Camera
Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Remote Services
Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Remote Services Geo Fencing: yes
Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 12
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Usb Charging Port
Usb Charging Port Rear Location: Rear
Usb Charging Port Front Location: Front
Usb Charging Port Rear Number: 1
Usb Charging Port Front Number: 3
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Electrical System
Electrical System Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 139
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Cntry Highway: 114
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Urban: 183
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1495
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 45
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size Inch: 10.25
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Touch Screen: yes
Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size Inch: 7.00
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Orientation: Fixed
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 6.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 47
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 16.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 750
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 466
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 7.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 48
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 4.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 36
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 58
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 12.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 20.4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 6.0
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 180
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 112
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 81
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 110
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 142
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
Transmission Description: Continuously Variable
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Number Of Simulated Gears: 0
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 91
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Two Tone: yes
Wheels Front Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 293
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 10.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 34.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 983
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 59.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1502
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2570
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 101.2
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1797
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 161.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4113
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1514
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.6
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 149
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.9
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Auto Highbeam: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: LED
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Led Lights High Beam Location: High Beam
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2643
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1199
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1657
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3653
Tare Weight Kg: 1185
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Digital Radio: yes
System Touch Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Rear: 0
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections3rd Row: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Speaker Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Synthetic Leather
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 6
Autonomous Drive
Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control: yes
Autonomous Drive Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 3.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20240601
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.5 Essence Auto
Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2024
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 76.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 72.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 58.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 74.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Expiry Date: 20301231
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Touch Screen Controls: yes
Ventilation System Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 10000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 6214
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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