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
2021 Renault Zoe vs 2025 MG MG3 Comparison
Renault Zoe
MG MG3
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2021 Renault
Zoe
vs
2025 MG
MG3
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Renault Zoe
Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$18,490 - $29,990
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CarExpert's Take
NA
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
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
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| - | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 68kW | 81kW - 155kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm | 142Nm - 425Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 250 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
