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2025 MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite review
The MG 3 Hybrid+ is a surprisingly peppy, enjoyable electrified hatch, but it needs one thing fixed before we can recommend it.
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William Stopford
2025 MG MG3 vs 2024 Kia Rio Comparison
MG MG3
Kia Rio
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MG3
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2024 Kia
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Read the 2025 MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the MG MG3 EXCITE
Based on the Kia Rio
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
45L
252 to 270 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$18,490 - $29,990
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Attractive cabin with great storage
- Smooth, punchy powertrain
- Great value for money
Misses
- Alarming power loss issue
- Annoying active safety technology
- Lack of physical switchgear frustrates
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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
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1495 - 1498 | 998 - 1368 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 155kW | 73kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 425Nm | 133Nm - 172Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 84 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
