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MG MG3

$23,990 - $29,990* MRLP

The MG 3 city car may be MG’s oldest model, however it has shot to the top of the light car sales charts thanks to dimensions sized for city streets, the smartphone technology buyers are looking for, and importantly, prices in the region of $20,000 drive-away.

Latest MG MG3 ratings breakdown

7.0

Performance
6.5
Safety Technology
8.0
Ride Quality
7.0
Infotainment & Connectivity
7.0
Handling & Dynamics
7.0
Energy Efficiency
6.0
Driver Technology
6.0
Value for Money
7.0
Interior Comfort & Packaging
7.0
Fit for Purpose
8.0
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What we love

  • -Surprising amount of second-row space
  • -Cruises well around town
  • -Materials are decent for base model
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What we don't

  • -Engine noisy under hard acceleration
  • -CVT is not well calibrated
  • -HVAC controls are fiddly
2024 MG 3 Excite review
Review | 10 Sep 2024

7.0

As MG moves from budget brand to mainstream player, can its smart new MG 3 city hatch keep pace?
2024 MG 3 Hybrid+ review: Australian first drivePlayIconRounded
Launch Review | 12 Jun 2024

7.3

MG Australia has released its latest generation MG 3 which now offers hybrid power.
2019 MG 3 review
Review | 6 May 2019

7.3

Find out what's so successful about this quiet favourite
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2018 MG 3 preview drive
Review | 29 Jun 2018
Appealing fresh look cloaks MG's ageing small hatch.

MG MG3 Price*

YearVariantPrice
2024MG MG3 Excite 1.5L Hatchback FWD$23,990
2024MG MG3 Essence 1.5L Hatchback FWD$25,990
2024MG MG3 Excite 1.5L Hatchback FWD Hybrid$27,990
2024MG MG3 Essence 1.5L Hatchback FWD Hybrid$29,990

MG MG3 Specs:

Select Variant (2 available)
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Price
$23,990*
FuelType
Petrol
Transmission
Auto (CVT)
Drive Type
FWD
Engine
1.5i
Fuel Efficiency
6L / 100km
Seats
5
Towing unbraked
500 kg
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MG MG3 Dimensions

The MG MG3 has 4 variants. The height is 1502mm, the width is 1797mm and length is 4113mm.

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FAQs

Ho much is an MG3?
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The MG3 starts from $19,490 drive away for the Core automatic and climbs to $20,990 drive away for the Excite automatic.

Why does the MG3 not have a safety rating?
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The MG3 had a EuroNCAP three-star safety rating awarded in 2014. Ratings are only valid for 6 years and when this expired in 2020, the car has not been retested.

Doe the MG3 have a rear camera?
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Yes. All MG3 models have a rear camera and an 8-inch infotainment screen.

Is the MG3 petrol or diesel?
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All MG3 models use the same petrol engine. There is no diesel available.

How big is the engine in the MG3?
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The MG3 has a 1.5-litre (1498cc) four-cylinder petrol engine with 82kW/150Nm output

Where is the MG3 built?
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The MG3 is built in at the Nanging Automobile plant in Nanjing, China.

Who makes the engine in the MG3?
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The 1.5-litre petrol engine in the MG3 is made by a partnership of General Motors and SAIC.

Is the MG3 available with a manual transmission?
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No. Every MG3 variant has an automatic transmission.

Where is the MG MG3 made?
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The MG MG3 is built in Nanjing, China.

MG MG3 Deals

From $24,990 Drive Away

2024 MG MG3 Excite 1.5L Hatchback FWD

From $26,990 Drive Away

2024 MG MG3 Essence 1.5L Hatchback FWD

* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.