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    2019 MG3

    New from

    $15,990 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    6 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.7 / 100km

    About the MG3

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new MG3 is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $15,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $17,990 for the Excite.

    There are 3 variants of the MG3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2018.

    Engine options include 1.5L in-line (82kW/150Nm) and 1.5L multi-point injection (82kW/150Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 MG3 is offered with a 6 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See MG3 models from other years

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    2019 MG3 Price

    Core

    Excite

    *excl. on-roads

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    2019 MG3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the MG3

    Core

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Other
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 68.56
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1081
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 307
      • Front Track (mm): 1506
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 158
      • Overall Height (mm): 1504
      • Overall Length (mm): 4055
      • Overall Width (mm): 1729
      • Rear Track (mm): 1493
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2520
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 672
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 82
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 150
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 72
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 72
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 72
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 72
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 72
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1196
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1170
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    S

    Adds to Core:
    • Audio
      • System Colour Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 159
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.5
      • Engine (cc): 1498
      • Engine Code: 15s4c
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Carbon Fibre Or Carbon Fibre Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
    • Paint
      • External Color: Yellow
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat 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
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 200
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1685
    Removes from Core:
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver

    Excite

    Adds to S:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
    Removes from S:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Colour Screen
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Carbon Fibre Or Carbon Fibre Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
    • Paint
      • External Color: Yellow
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 200
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1685
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
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    2019 MG3 Towing Capacity

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    2019 MG3 Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the MG3

    The most fuel efficient MG3 is the Excite with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L In-Line and uses 6.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    MG3Fuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.7 L/100km
    See all MG3 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a MG3?

    The MG3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2019 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 $15,990.

    The most expensive MG3 is the Excite that starts from $17,990.

    The best towing capacity of a MG3 is offered by the S which can tow 200 kg

    The largest MG3 is the S which measures 1729mm wide, 4055mm in length and sits 1504mm tall.

    The most powerful MG3 is the S which has 82kW 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 S which weighs 1685 kg (kerb weight).

    The MG3 uses Premium Unleaded.