Overview
The 2024 MG3 Excite Hybrid+ is a front five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd August 2024. The MG3 is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in China with prices starting at $27,990 before on-road costs.
The MG3 is a front 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L 4 engine that has 155 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 425 Nm of torque via a 3 SP AUTOMATIC. MG claims the MG3 Excite Hybrid+ uses 4.3L/100km of premium unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 100g of CO2. It has a 36L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 837km per full tank
The MG3 measures 1502mm (59.1 inches) in height, 4113mm (161.9 inches) in length, 1797mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2570mm (101.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1298kg (2861.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The MG3 Excite Hybrid+ comes standard with 195/55 R16 91H front tyres and 195/55 R16 91H rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 120 month, 250,000 km warranty.
The 2024 MG3 Excite Hybrid+ has a 148mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and 0kg unbraked towing capacity.
The MG3 has received a 3 star rating from ANCAP.
Pros
- Hugely upgraded drive experience
- Hybrid offers great power and efficiency
- More upmarket interior look and tech
Cons
- Overzealous active safety tech
- Controls can be more intuitive (but you'll get used to it)
- No wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI-POINT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1498 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 155kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 425Nm |
| Torque RPM | - |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 3 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | strut |
| Suspension Rear | torsion beam |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 0.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | 36 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 100 |
| CO2 Urban | 21 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 147 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 195/55 R16 91H |
| Tyre Rear | 195/55 R16 91H |
| Front Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1502 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4113 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1797 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 148 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2570 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1298 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1746 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | 250 |
| Warranty Months | 120 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 3 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU5 |
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