MG MG3 (3rd Generation)

Over a decade has passed since the MG3 arrived in Britain. With the British carmaker, under Chinese ownership, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the only compact car in the MG stable gained its full model change. The all-new MG3 is no longer the MG3 you were familiar with a decade ago.

2024 MG MG3

Starting at £18,495 plus additional costs, the all-new MG3 is a radical departure from its predecessor because, for the first time, it's hybrid-powered but this is not the Toyota Aqua, oh no, because this new model is a lot better than that.

2024 MG MG3

2024 MG MG3 interior

Beginning with the styling, the all-new MG3 features a sleek front view inspired by its all-electric cousin, the MG4, while the rear view looks broadly similar to MG's crossover offerings. It's a bit of a botched job but thanks to its compact sizing, which is an improvement compared to the previous model it replaces, the all-new MG3 feels right at home while cruising through the streets of London. Insert Getaway dialogue here.

The interior is more cutting-edge than before with its 10.25" color touchscreen with Sat-Nav and smartphone integration and with the range-topping Trophy variant, you'll get Heated Front seats, Heated Steering, Leather Upholstery, and Keyless Entry. 

Although the five-seater city car is comfortable, the boot space can accommodate up to 983 liters with the rear seats folded down, which is useful for transporting groceries from one suburb to another.

The all-new features a 102PS petrol engine connected to a 100kW electric motor, generating a total power output of 194PS of power and 313Nm of torque. This is more than what you get from a Toyota Aqua and unlike the Aqua, which only has CVT, the MG3 has a 3-speed AT. The lesser of the two boring ones.

The hybrid powertrain of the all-new MG3 does 0-62mph in 8 seconds and flat-out at 106mph. The CO2 emission is a combined 100g/km.

For a car that weighs over a ton, it feels downright regular to drive for a hybrid city car like this but it's just okay for first-timers behind the wheel. As for safety, the all-new MG3 comes with MG Pilot ADAS consists of Active Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning System, Traffic Jam Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Driver Attention Alert, and Forward Collision Warning. Blind Zone Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are exclusive to the Trophy variant.

The all-new MG3 is a hybrid city car that's a smart value for your money. It's a radical departure from its predecessor, with improved looks, a new interior, new tech, and new packaging. Its hybrid powertrain is more engaging than the Toyota Aqua. Make no mistake, this is the bargain of the year, like it or not.

Available Colors: Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Hampstead Grey, Battersea Blue, and Dynamic Red.

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