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2023 MG 3 review
The MG 3 is the best-selling light car in Australia with a nearly 50 per cent market share – so why is it so controversial to recommend one?
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Alborz Fallah
2022 Citroen C3 vs 2022 MG MG3 Comparison
Citroen C3
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MG MG3
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2022 Citroen
C3
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2022 MG
MG3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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7.0
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Based on the Citroen C3
Based on the MG MG3 EXCITE (WITH NAVIGATION)
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
234 km
45L
302 km
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990
$16,490 - $18,490
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CarExpert's Take
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Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unbeatable on price and running costs
- Decent infotainment tech
- Drivetrain is reasonable for urban environments
Misses
- Non-existent ANCAP rating and active safety features
- Noisy cabin
- Ride can be firm on average roads
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Metallic Paint (+$300)
Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Tudor Yellow
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
- Skye Silver metallic
Metallic paint is a $500 option.
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW | 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 150Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
