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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
MG MG3 vs Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
MG MG3
Mazda Mazda 3
2025 MG
MG3
vs
2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
51L
296 to 337 km
Warranty
10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$18,490 - $29,990
$31,190 - $43,310
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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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin feel
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
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 Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI-POINT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1495 - 1498 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 155kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 425Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
