MG MG3 Showroom

MG MG3

$ 17,990 - $ 19,490* MRLP

The MG 3 city car may be MG’s oldest model, however it has shot to the top of the light car sales charts thanks to dimensions sized for city streets, the smartphone technology buyers are looking for, and importantly, prices in the region of $20,000 drive-away.

Latest MG MG3 ratings breakdown

8.4

Performance
8.5
Safety Technology
8.5
Ride Quality
9.0
Infotainment & Connectivity
8.5
Handling & Dynamics
9.0
Energy Efficiency
8.0
Driver Technology
8.5
Value for Money
-
Interior Comfort & Packaging
7.5
Fit for Purpose
8.5
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What we love

  • -Refinement and performance
  • -Exploitable handling
  • -Generous equipment and low pricing (in the UK at least)
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What we don't

  • -Generic design
  • -Non instinctive UI system
  • -Brake pedal can feel wooden
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Review | 30 Apr 2013
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MG MG3 Price*

YearVariantPrice
2023MG MG3 Core 1.5L Hatchback FWD$17,990
2023MG MG3 Core (Nav) 1.5L Hatchback FWD$18,490
2023MG MG3 Excite 1.5L Hatchback FWD$19,490
Variant (1 available)
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Price
$17,990*
FuelType
Petrol
Transmission
4 Speed Automatic
Drive Type
FWD
Engine
1.5i
Fuel Efficiency
6.7L / 100km
Seats
5
Towing braked
200 kg
Towing unbraked
200 kg
Variant (1 available)
Variant (1 available)

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MG MG3 Dimensions

The MG MG3 has 3 variants. The height is 1504mm, the width is 1729mm and length is 4055mm.

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FAQs

Ho much is an MG3?
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The MG3 starts from $19,490 drive away for the Core automatic and climbs to $20,990 drive away for the Excite automatic.

Why does the MG3 not have a safety rating?
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The MG3 had a EuroNCAP three-star safety rating awarded in 2014. Ratings are only valid for 6 years and when this expired in 2020, the car has not been retested.

Doe the MG3 have a rear camera?
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Yes. All MG3 models have a rear camera and an 8-inch infotainment screen.

Is the MG3 petrol or diesel?
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All MG3 models use the same petrol engine. There is no diesel available.

How big is the engine in the MG3?
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The MG3 has a 1.5-litre (1498cc) four-cylinder petrol engine with 82kW/150Nm output

Where is the MG3 built?
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The MG3 is built in at the Nanging Automobile plant in Nanjing, China.

Who makes the engine in the MG3?
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The 1.5-litre petrol engine in the MG3 is made by a partnership of General Motors and SAIC.

Is the MG3 available with a manual transmission?
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No. Every MG3 variant has an automatic transmission.

Where is the MG MG3 made?
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The MG MG3 is built in Nanjing, China.

MG MG3 Deals

From $19,990 Drive Away

2023 MG MG3 Core 1.5L Hatchback FWD

From $20,490 Drive Away

2023 MG MG3 Core (Nav) 1.5L Hatchback FWD

From $20,990 Drive Away

2023 MG MG3 Excite 1.5L Hatchback FWD

MG MG3 2023
Dealer New
MG MG3 2023

$ 20,990

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Glen Waverley, VIC

MG MG3 2023
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MG MG3 2023

$ 20,990

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Glen Waverley, VIC

MG MG3 2022
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MG MG3 2022

$ 19,490

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Robina, QLD

MG MG3 2023
Dealer Used
MG MG3 2023

$ 20,590

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Eagle Farm, QLD

MG MG3 2022
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MG MG3 2022

$ 19,510

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Kedron, QLD

MG MG3 2022
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MG MG3 2022

$ 20,030

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Kedron, QLD

* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.