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2024 MG 3 review
The hybrid impressed us, but is the petrol version of the new-generation MG 3 also worth its now higher price?
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Matt Campbell
2023 MG MG3 vs 2023 Suzuki Swift Comparison
MG MG3
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Suzuki Swift
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2023 MG
MG3
vs
2023 Suzuki
Swift
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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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8.0
8.2
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Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Based on the Suzuki Swift HYBRID GLX
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
302 km
37L
170 to 226 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent drive
- Upmarket interior, tech
- Heaps of active safety tech
Misses
- Thirstier than expected
- Controls lack intuition compared to rivals
- No wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun, easy to drive
- Efficient in all conditions
- Adults fit in the back
Misses
- Not the pick of the range
- Cheap interior materials
- Unnecessary shift paddles
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 (+$500)
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Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Tudor Yellow
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
- Skye Silver metallic
Metallic paint is a $500 option.
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.2L, 1.4L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW | 66kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm | 120Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 2500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.9 - 12.5 | |
