Overview
The 2025 MG3 Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 5th May 2025. The MG3 is regarded as a small car built in China with prices starting at $25,990 before on-road costs.
This MG3 is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 81 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 142 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. MG claims the MG3 Essence uses 6.0L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 139g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 750km 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 1199kg (2643.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The MG3 Essence 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 has a 149mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and nullkg unbraked towing capacity.
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
Comparative Rating
Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | In-Line |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1495 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | - |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | - |
| Power | 81kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 142Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | Variable SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | Leather Covered |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.0 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 45 |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 139 |
| CO2 Urban | 183 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 114 |
| Brake Front | - |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | - |
| Tyre Front | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 195/55 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | - |
| Rear Rim Size | - |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1502 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4113 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1797 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 149 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2570 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1199 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1657 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1514 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1535 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | 250 |
| Warranty Months | 120 |
| Discontinued Date | 2025-06-30 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |