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
2024 MG MG3 vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 2 Comparison
MG MG3
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2024 MG
MG3
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 2
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Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Based on the Mazda Mazda 2 G15 PURE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
302 km
44L
233 to 238 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$16,490 - $18,990
$22,870 - $28,070
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at that face
- Super easy to drive
- It's manual!
Misses
- Tiny boot
- Second row is underdone
- MZD infotainment is dated
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1496 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW | 81kW - 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm | 142Nm - 144Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 13 | |
