MG has elevated pricing on its MG 3 twice this yr with the base-model Core now ranging from $19,990 drive-away.
The model has elevated costs for the MG 3 Core and Core with Nav by $500, whereas the MG 3 Excite stays at $20,990 drive-away.
Since final yr the model additionally eliminated three coloration choices together with Tudor Yellow, Regal Blue and Tartan Pink. MG launched Browsing Blue this yr.
The model is reportedly engaged on a substitute for the top-selling mild automotive, which is over a decade previous.
“MG 3 will proceed for an additional 12-18 months, earlier than it’s changed. However we can’t name it MG 3,” MG’s industrial director within the UK, Man Pigounakis instructed Auto Categorical – though these remarks have been virtually 12 months in the past, and we have nonetheless but to see the mooted successor.
It is not clear what the model will title its MG 3 successor or if it would function any type of electrification.
MG Australia will proceed to have a small hatch inside its line-up to supply a “worth” possibility with a seven-year guarantee to its clients.
“Everyone knows we’re dwelling in more and more troublesome instances by way of affordability, so from our perspective while I talked about worth, we’re not strolling away from worth and nonetheless want to make use of merchandise like that to present folks the chance to have a model new automotive with a seven-year guarantee and loads of options,” mentioned MG Motor Australia’s advertising boss, Rick Whaite, again in March.
Domestically the MG 3 is probably the most inexpensive mild hatch and is one among simply two automobiles on sale right this moment obtainable with a drive-away price ticket below $20,000. The opposite is the smaller Kia Picanto.
As of June, MG has bought 8,449 examples of the MG 3, which holds a 37 p.c share of its phase.
It comfortably outsold rivals such because the Suzuki Swift (3308), Kia Rio (2950) and Mazda 2 (2750). The variety of choices within the mild automotive phase has shrunk as manufacturers have both shifted to solely providing a sizzling hatch variant (Hyundai) or left it completely (Ford, Honda).
Pricing
- 2023 MG 3 Core: $19,990 (+$500)
- 2023 MG 3 Core with Navigation: $20,490 (+$500)
- 2023 MG 3 Excite: $20,990
All costs are drive-away.
Drivetrain
The 2023 MG 3 is on the market solely with one powertrain: a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 82kW of energy and 150Nm of torque and mated solely to a four-speed automated transmission.
MG nonetheless markets the MG 3 because the MG 3 Auto despite the fact that a handbook was final seen in 2017 within the pre-facelift mannequin.
Effectivity
The 2023 MG 3 consumes 6.7L/100km on the mixed cycle and requires 91 RON premium unleaded gasoline.
Dimensions
The 2023 MG 3 measures 4055mm lengthy 1504mm tall and 1729mm extensive, with a 2520mm wheelbase.
The MG 3’s complete baggage house is 307Lrising to a most of 1081L with the rear seats folded.
The second row of seats fold down in a 60:40 cut up.
Servicing and Guarantee
The 2023 MG 3 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
Servicing is required each 12 months or 100,000 km, whichever comes first.
MG provides seven-year capped value servicing below its Exact Worth Servicing scheme. The MG 3’s first seven providers are capped at $251, $300, $290, $347, $251, $339, and $251.
Security
The MG 3 has by no means been crash-tested by ANCAP, though it obtained a disappointing three stars when assessed by Euro NCAP in 2014. It additionally lacks any energetic security options akin to autonomous emergency braking.
The MG 3’s Euro NCAP ranking has expired.
All 2023 MG 3 fashions come normal with:
- Six airbags
- Emergency brake help
- Energetic cornering brake management
- Three prime tether factors and two ISOFIX ports
- Hill launch help
Normal Tools
There are two trim ranges obtainable.
The Core comes with the next normal options:
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay
- Cruise management
- Reversing digicam
- Rear parking sensors
- Digital aspect mirrors
- 4 speaker sound system
- 1x USB-A port
- Steering wheel controls
- Analogue speedometer and rev counter
- Tire strain warning system
- Handbook dimming rear-view mirror
- 3 x cup holders
- Leather-based steering wheel
- 12V charger
- Chrome accents on door handles, air vents, and steering wheel
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- LED daytime working lights
- Halogen headlights
- Handbook height-adjustable driver seat
- Cloth upholstery
The Excite additions:
- Driver and passenger solar visor with mirror
- 16-inch two-tone alloy wheels
- Physique-colour aspect mirrors
- Aspect mirrors with built-in flip sign
- Rear spoiler
- Chrome bumper accents
- Leatherette upholstery
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- Six speaker audio system
Choices
Satellite tv for pc navigation is a $500 possibility for the Core.
Colours
MG provides Dover White and Pebble Black as no-cost paint choices. Skye Silver Metallic and Browsing Blue are a $500 price possibility.
The Core and Excite can be found in all 4 exterior finishes.
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