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Soul
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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MG3 Soul (2017) price & specs
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Overview
The 2017 MG3 Soul is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 3rd October 2016. The MG3 is regarded as a small car built in China with prices starting at $14,990 before on-road costs.
This MG3 is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 78 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 137 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. MG claims the MG3 Soul uses 5.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 136g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 776km per full tank
The MG3 measures 1517mm (59.7 inches) in height, 4018mm (158.2 inches) in length, 1728mm (68.0 inches) in width with a 2520mm (99.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1165kg (2568.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The MG3 Soul comes standard with 195/55 R16 front tyres and 195/55 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 72 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2017 MG3 Soul has a 158mm ground clearance with a 200kg braked and 200kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
66.95 - 69.27 kW/t
60.87 kW/t
127.56 kW/t
Boot Space
256 litres
238 litres
536 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.8 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
8.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
776 km
643 km
938 km
Price
$13,990 - $15,990
$13,990
$38,990
Warranty (Years)
6 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
2 years
8 years
Service Interval
6 - 12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,685 kg
1,365 kg
1,840 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
200 kg
200 kg
1,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
158 mm
120 mm
159 mm
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Dimensions
4,018 mm
1,728 mm
1,517 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,018 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,728 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,517 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm |
| Load Capacity | 520 mm |
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Explore MG3 Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 136
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 1498
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: 15s4u
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 776
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 482
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 17.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 49
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 20.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 58
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 48
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 31
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 175
Maximum Speed (mph): 109
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 106
Maximum Power (kW): 78
Maximum Torque (Nm): 137
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 33.1
Rear Seat Down (L): 938
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 256
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.3
Front Track (mm): 1505
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.2
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 158
Overall Height (in): 59.7
Overall Height (mm): 1517
Overall Length (in): 158.2
Overall Length (mm): 4018
Overall Width (in): 68.0
Overall Width (mm): 1728
Rear Track (in): 58.8
Rear Track (mm): 1493
Wheelbase (in): 99.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2520
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 441
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 200
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 441
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1685
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3715
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2568
Tare Weight (kg): 1139
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Handbrake Grip: Carbon Fibre Or Carbon Fibre Look
Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 6
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