MG has elevated pricing on its MG 3 twice this 12 months 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 12 months the model additionally eliminated three color choices together with Tudor Yellow, Regal Blue and Tartan Crimson. MG launched Browsing Blue this 12 months.

The model is reportedly engaged on a substitute for the top-selling gentle automobile, which is over a decade previous.

“MG 3 will proceed for one more 12-18 months, earlier than it’s changed. However we gained’t name it MG 3,” MG’s business director within the UK, Man Pigounakis instructed Auto Categorical – although these remarks had been nearly 12 months in the past, and we’ve nonetheless but to see the mooted successor.

It’s not clear what the model will identify its MG 3 successor or if it’s going to characteristic 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 residing in more and more tough 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 automobile with a seven-year guarantee and loads of options,” mentioned MG Motor Australia’s advertising and marketing boss, Rick Whaite, again in March.

Domestically the MG 3 is essentially the most inexpensive gentle hatch and is considered one of simply two automobiles on sale in the present day obtainable with a drive-away price ticket below $20,000. The opposite is the smaller Kia Picanto.

As of June, MG has offered 8449 examples of the MG 3, which holds a 37 per cent share of its section.

It comfortably outsold rivals such because the Suzuki Swift (3308), Kia Rio (2950) and Mazda 2 (2750). The variety of choices within the gentle automobile section has shrunk as manufacturers have both shifted to solely providing a sizzling hatch variant (Hyundai) or left it totally (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 obtainable solely with one powertrain: a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 82kW of energy and 150Nm of torque and mated completely to a four-speed computerized transmission.

MG nonetheless markets the MG 3 because the MG 3 Auto though a guide 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 gas.

Dimensions

The 2023 MG 3 measures 4055mm lengthy, 1504mm tall and 1729mm broad, with a 2520mm wheelbase.

The MG 3’s whole baggage house is 307L, rising to a most of 1081L with the rear seats folded.

The second row of seats fold down in a 60:40 break up.

Servicing and Guarantee

The 2023 MG 3 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.

Servicing is required each 12 months or 100,000km, whichever comes first.

MG presents seven-years capped worth 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, although it acquired a disappointing three stars when assessed by Euro NCAP in 2014. It additionally lacks any lively security options resembling 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
• Lively cornering brake management
• Three high tether factors and two ISOFIX ports
• Hill launch help

Commonplace 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 facet mirrors
• 4 speaker sound system
• 1x USB-A port
• Steering wheel controls
• Analogue speedometer and rev counter
• Tyre stress warning system
• Handbook dimming rear-view mirror
• 3 x cup holder
• 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
• Material upholstery

The Excite provides:

• Driver and passenger solar visor with mirror
• 16-inch two tone alloy wheels
• Physique-colour facet 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.

Colors

MG presents 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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