
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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Matt Campbell
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 | ||
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
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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Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1498 | 1248 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.5L | 1.2L | |
Cylinders | ||
INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
82kW | 62kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6000 | 6000 | |
Torque | ||
150Nm | 122Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4500 | 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 | 10.5 |