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About the MG3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The new MG3 is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $18,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $29,990 for the Essence Hybrid+.
There are 6 variants of the MG3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2024.
Engine options include 1.5L null (81kW/142Nm), 1.5L null (82kW/150Nm) and 1.5L multi-point injection (82kW/150Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 MG3 is offered with a 10 year, 250,000 km warranty.
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2025 MG3 Price
Excite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
Core
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,990 |
Essence
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
Excite Hybrid+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 3-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
Essence Hybrid+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 3-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 MG3 Dimensions
1504mm
1729mm
4055mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 MG3 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the MG3
The most fuel efficient MG3 is the Excite Hybrid+ with a 3 SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.5L and uses 4.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The MG3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Core with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L and uses 6.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| MG3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a MG3?
The MG3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 MG3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a MG3?
The MG3 offers a 10 year 250,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
MG3 FAQs
The cheapest MG3 is the CORE that starts from $18,490.
The most expensive MG3 is the Essence Hybrid+ that starts from $29,990.
The best towing capacity of a MG3 is 500 kg offered by the following variants: Excite, Essence, Excite Hybrid+ and Essence Hybrid+.
The largest MG3 is the Excite which measures 1797mm wide, 4113mm in length and sits 1502mm tall.
The most powerful MG3 is the Excite Hybrid+ which has 155kW of power from its 1.5L engine.
The MG3 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG3 is the Essence Hybrid+ which weighs 1766 kg (kerb weight).
The MG3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.