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Josh Nevett
Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026
Affordable motoring is making a comeback in Australia, with a long list of models including SUVs and even an EV available for under $30,000.
6 Days Ago
All MG3 News
William Stopford
MG 3 recalled after crash test reveals safety fault
MG will install a new component in the driver's seat of over 10,000 MG 3 hatchbacks after crash testing revealed it could twist upon impact.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
MG 3 'critical safety failure' exposes weakness in safety testing
The MG 3 has received a four-star safety rating from ANCAP and Euro NCAP, but not without a huge caveat.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
MG 3 gets significant safety upgrade, pricing unchanged
The MG 3 has gained more standard safety equipment, resulting in a better safety rating from ANCAP, but pricing remains the same.
5 Months Ago
Max Davies
MG's cheapest model now even cheaper
The base price of the MG 3 hatch has dipped below $22,000 for the first time since the previous-generation model was discontinued.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
MG 3 Hybrid+ to miss out on fix for performance issue – for now
MG may have announced an update for hybrid ZS models to address a lack of power, but the MG 3 Hybrid+ thus far misses out.
10 Months Ago
Max Davies
Australia's 10 cheapest cars in 2025
Want to pick yourself up a set of cheap wheels? Here are the most budget-friendly new cars currently on sale in Australia.
10 Months Ago
CarExpert
MG fights back in the battle for Australia's cheapest new car
MG has slashed prices for entry-level versions of its MG 3, MG 5 and HS, with sharper runout pricing also available for the ZST.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
MG ZS getting update to fix performance issue
A software update for the new MG ZS Hybrid+ is now available, fixing an issue with its power delivery when battery charge is low.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
MG is close to running out of Australia's cheapest new car
A few hundred old MG 3 hatchbacks are still available, and they may be the last new vehicles you can buy for less than $20,000 drive-away.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
What should you buy instead of an MG 3?
Last year the MG 3 remained a segment leader, though in new-gen guise it no longer retains the budget crown. Here's what we'd buy instead.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
MG won't cede the titles of Australia's favourite small SUV, light car
MG has launched more expensive successors to its cheap and cheerful MG 3 and ZS, but it expects they'll continue to beat their rivals in the sales race.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
MG 3: New-generation hatch getting safety upgrades
MG says it'll roll out enhancements to its MG 3 to improve its safety rating, following a three-star result from ANCAP.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
The 10 cheapest hybrids in Australia
Want to save money at the dealership and the pump? These are the 10 cheapest hybrids you can buy in Australia.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
How much Australia's 10 cheapest cars cost to service
A tantalising sticker price is one thing, but how affordable are Australia's cheapest cars to own in the long run?
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
MG Australia increases prices by up to $5600
Some MG models no longer have nationwide drive-away pricing which has resulted in price rises of up to $5678.
2 Years Ago
