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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 5th September 2017. 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 1507mm (59.3 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 1160kg (2557.4 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 12 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
    1,507 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,018 mm
    Overall Width1,728 mm
    Overall Height1,507 mm
    Wheelbase2,520 mm
    Load Capacity525 mm

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    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

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    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): 59.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1507
    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): 1160
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2557
    Tare Weight (kg): 1134

    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: 3-Point
    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): 12

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