7.9
2025 MG 3 Essence review
This is one car that should be firmly on your shopping list if you’re in the market for an affordable hatchback.
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Matt Campbell
2024 Kia Rio vs 2024 MG MG3 Comparison
Kia Rio
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Based on the Kia Rio
Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
239 to 270 km
45L
302 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$19,690 - $25,590
$16,490 - $18,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very pleasant ride and handling
- Good standard spec for the money
- 10-year warranty - wow!
Misses
- Safety tech may frustrate you
- No Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- Lacklustre transmission
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
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Diamond Red
- Brighton Blue
- Hampstead Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 150Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 | |
