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Essence Hybrid+
1.5L, 3-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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MG3 Essence Hybrid+ (2025) price & specs
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Overview
The 2025 MG3 Essence Hybrid+ is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd July 2025. The MG3 is regarded as a small car built in China with prices starting at $29,990 before on-road costs.
This MG3 is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 155 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 425 Nm of torque via a 3 SP AUTOMATIC transmission. MG claims the MG3 Essence Hybrid+ uses 4.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 100g of CO2. It has a 36L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 837km per full tank
The MG3 measures 1502mm (59.1 inches) in height, 4113mm (161.9 inches) in length, 1797mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2570mm (101.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1308kg (2883.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The MG3 Essence Hybrid+ comes standard with 195/55 R16 front tyres and 195/55 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 120 month, 250,000 km warranty.
The 2025 MG3 Essence Hybrid+ has a 148mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and nullkg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
67.56 - 119.41 kW/t
63.74 kW/t
119.41 kW/t
Boot Space
293 litres
250 litres
440 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.3 - 6 L/100km
3.3 L/100km
6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
750 - 837 km
750 km
1,091 km
Price
$20,990 - $29,990
$20,990
$34,590
Warranty (Years)
10 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
250,000 km
250,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
2 years
8 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,657 - 1,766 kg
1,365 kg
1,766 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
500 kg
500 kg
1,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
148 - 149 mm
115 mm
152 mm
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Dimensions
4,113 mm
1,797 mm
1,502 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,113 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,797 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,502 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Load Capacity | 458 mm |
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Explore MG3 Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Remote Services
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 12
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 3
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 147
CO2 Level (Combined): 100
CO2 Level (Urban): 21
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 1498
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
WLTP Emissions
HEV Charge Sustaining Testing Type: Hev Charge Sustaining
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 9.5
Main Capacity (L): 36
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 7.9
Main Type: Total
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 250
Motor 1 Location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 136.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 100.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 1.83
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 837
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 520
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 23.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 4.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 66
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 55
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 111.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 0.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 314
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 261
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 4.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.0
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 211
Maximum Power (kW): 155
Maximum Torque (Nm): 425
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 102
Maximum Power (kW): 75
Maximum Torque (Nm): 128
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 3
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: 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): 6.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 34.7
Rear Seat Down (L): 983
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 293
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.6
Front Track (mm): 1514
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 148
Overall Height (in): 59.1
Overall Height (mm): 1502
Overall Length (in): 161.9
Overall Length (mm): 4113
Overall Width (in): 70.7
Overall Width (mm): 1797
Rear Track (in): 60.4
Rear Track (mm): 1535
Wheelbase (in): 101.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2570
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
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
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: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1766
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3893
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1308
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2884
Tare Weight (kg): 1300
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Synthetic Leather
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 74.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 75.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20250430
ANCAP Overall: 4.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 81.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20311231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2025
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 70.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.5 Essence Hybrid+ Auto
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
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: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
Period (Months): 12
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