Overview
The 2022 MG3 EXCITE (WITH NAVIGATION) is a front-wheel drive five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2022 classified as a SZP1 MY22. The MG3 is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in China with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $16,100.
The MG3 is a front-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L INLINE 4 engine that has 82 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 150 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic. MG claims the MG3 EXCITE (WITH NAVIGATION) uses 6.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 159g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 672km per full tank.
The MG3 measures 1504mm (59.2 inches) in height, 4055mm (159.6 inches) in length, 1729mm (68.1 inches) in width with a 2520mm (99.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1170kg (2579.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The MG3 EXCITE (WITH NAVIGATION) comes standard with 195/55 R16 front tyres and 195/55 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2022 MG3 EXCITE (WITH NAVIGATION) has a 132mm ground clearance with a 200kg braked and 200kg unbraked towing capacity.
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Eng Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to LSJZ14U91JS123456.
Pros
- Hard to fault for the asking price
- Decent infotainment technology
- Drivetrain is reasonable for urban environments
Cons
- Non-existent safety rating
- Lacking modern active safety features
- Ride can be firm on average roads
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | DIRECT FUEL INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1498 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Induction | INLINE 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 82kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 150Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 |
| Transmission | 4 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 9.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | 45 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 159 |
| CO2 Urban | 218 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 126 |
| Brake Front | DISC |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 195/55 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 6.5Jx16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6.5Jx16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1504 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4055 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1729 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 132 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2520 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1170 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 200 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 200 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | CHINA |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Eng Scuttle |
| VIN Number | LSJZ14U91JS123456 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |
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