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MG MG3 III 1.5 (116 Hp)
Overall Rating
MG MG3:
The MG3 is a supermini car produced by the Chinese automotive company SAIC under the British MG marque. The first generation, marketed as the MG3 SW, is based on the British-made Rover Streetwise, which itself was based on the Rover 25, while since the second generation, introduced in 2011 is marketed simply as the MG3.
The first generation MG3 SW is essentially a rebadged version of the Rover Streetwise, which had ceased production in April 2005 after the bankruptcy of predecessor organisation MG Rover. It started production in 2008 at SAIC's Chinese factory in Pukou, Nanjing. The MG3 SW was only sold in China, and cannot be exported by SAIC....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
MG MG3 (III). With 148 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1162 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.8 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a brand-new generation launched in 2025, the MG3 III has not yet been tested by Euro NCAP. MG has been improving safety features in recent models, and this generation is expected to incorporate modern active and passive safety systems.
1.5 (116 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily commuting and city driving, though it lacks spirited acceleration for more demanding situations.
Fuel Economy
Delivers decent combined fuel consumption for a naturally aspirated petrol engine, making it a cost-effective choice for everyday use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Strong value proposition in the supermini segment
- • Availability of a powerful and efficient full-hybrid powertrain
- • Modern exterior design and updated interior technology
- • Practical 5-door hatchback body style with decent boot space
- • Improved driving dynamics over previous generation
Cons:
- • Base petrol engine's performance is only adequate
- • Brand perception might still be a hurdle for some buyers
- • Long-term reliability of new generation and hybrid system is yet to be fully proven
- • Interior material quality might not match premium rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: February, 2024 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | MG |
| Model: | MG3 |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (116 Hp) |
| Start of production: | March, 2025 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 116 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 77.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 148 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 1490 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6e |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10 kg/Hp, 99.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 127.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1162 |
| Max. weight: | 1610 |
| Max load: | 448 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 983 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 293 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4113 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1797 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1502 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2014 mm |
| Front track: | 1510 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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