About the MG3
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new MG3 is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $13,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $15,990 for the Essence.
There are 4 variants of the MG3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2016.
The MG3 is only available with an null motor that produces 78kW and 137Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2017 MG3 is offered with a 6 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Towing & Off-Road Capability
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2017 MG3 Price
Core
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $13,990 |
Soul
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $14,990 |
Excite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $14,990 |
Essence
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,990 |
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2017 MG3 Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the MG3
The most fuel efficient MG3 is the Core with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 5.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| MG3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a MG3?
You should service your MG3 at your authorised MG dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the MG3's warranty.
2017 MG3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a MG3?
The MG3 offers a 6 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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MG3 FAQs
The cheapest MG3 is the Core that starts from $13,990.
The most expensive MG3 is the Essence that starts from $15,990.
The best towing capacity of a MG3 is 200 kg offered by the following variants: Core, Soul, Excite and Essence.
The largest MG3 is the Core which measures 1728mm wide, 4018mm in length and sits 1517mm tall.
The most powerful MG3 is the Core which has 78kW of power from its 1.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The MG3 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG3 is the Core which weighs 1685 kg (kerb weight).
The MG3 uses Premium Unleaded.