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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2024 MG MG3 vs 2024 Kia Cerato Comparison
MG MG3
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2024 MG
MG3
vs
2024 Kia
Cerato
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
302 km
50L
340 to 370 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$16,490 - $18,990
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
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)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 - 10.3 | |
