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    2023 MG3

    The MG3 is a light hatchback that serves as the entry point into MG Motor’s range in Australia.

    Priced from $18,490 drive-away, it’s one of Australia’s cheapest new cars on sale and is similar in size to the Kia Rio and Suzuki Swift.

    Like the rest of MG’s range, the MG3 is sourced from China.

    Retail Price

    $17,990 - $19,990

    Transmission

    4-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion

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    Retail Price

    $17,990 - $19,990

    Transmission

    4-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion

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    2023 MG3

    Available Variants

    The MG3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Core and the most expensive being Excite.

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    Power to Weight
    68.56 kW/t
    60.99 kW/t
    156.25 kW/t
    Boot Space
    307 litres
    141 litres
    440 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.7 L/100km
    3.3 L/100km
    7.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    672 km
    607 km
    1,091 km
    Price
    $17,990 - $19,990
    $17,990
    $56,390
    Warranty (Years)
    7 - 10 years
    5 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    250,000 km - Unlimited
    250,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    2 years
    8 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,685 kg
    1,365 kg
    1,685 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    200 kg
    200 kg
    1,110 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    158 mm
    120 mm
    158 mm
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    2023 MG3

    Historical Information

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    2023 MG3

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    Pictured: 2023 MG3 Core
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    Vibe

    2025

    $20,990

    Excite

    2025

    $22,990

    Excite

    2024

    $23,990

    Essence

    2025

    $24,990

    Essence

    2024

    $25,990

    Excite Hybrid+

    2025

    $26,990

    Essence Hybrid+

    2025

    $29,990

    Year
    2025
    2024
    Engine Type
    1.5L Combustion
    1.5L Hybrid
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    Maximum Power
    81 kW
    155 kW

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    2023 MG3

    Dimensions

    4,055 mm
    1,729 mm
    inc mirror: 1,729 mm
    1,504 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,055 mm
    Overall Width1,729 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)1,729 mm
    Overall Height1,504 mm
    Wheelbase2,520 mm
    Load Capacity489 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2023 MG3

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest MG3 is the undefined that starts from $17,990.

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    The most expensive MG3 is the undefined that starts from $19,990.

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

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

    The most powerful MG3 is the undefined which has 82kW of power from its 1.5L In-Line engine.

    The MG3 is built in China and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest MG3 is the undefined which weighs 1685 kg (kerb weight).

    The MG3 uses Premium Unleaded.

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