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Maligned by motoring journalists and car enthusiasts alike, the MG3 proved once again that critical success isn't necessary to be a best seller. As they say, there's no such thing as bad press.The small car was the SAIC-owned MG brand's Hyundai Excel moment. The 2011 MG3 became a price leader that put the brand on the map in Australia finding plenty of homes with first car buyers and rental fleet managers alike. Here’s a stat that might surprise you: over 15,000 of the small cars sold locally - almost four times as many MG3s found homes in Australia last year than in the much larger UK market.[read-more-default-title]2025 MG3 hybrid revealed! Big price increase confirmed for new hatchback upon Australian launch this yearModel renewal! Several new and updated models mark big 2024 for MG in Australia with new MG3 hybrid car, HS SUV and more on the wayMG 3 2020-2022 ReviewThe new 2024 MG3 is looking to build on that success and follow in the footsteps of the critically acclaimed MG4 electric car which is selling strongly.This third-gen MG3 (not everyone knows about the Rover Streetwise-based MG3 SW sold in China) brings a fresh platform, updated safety features and even a fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain.All things that should help it steal sales from now rather expensive rivals, including the Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2, Suzuki Swift and even Volkswagen Polo, if it’s good enough. For all the new MG3's added features and striking looks, it's a nameplate that predominantly sold on price and value over buyer interest. We've driven the entry-level Excite trim fitted with the 'Hybrid+' powertrain to see if the makeover has been a success.

When the GWM Ora showed up in Australia last year, it seemed to rely somewhat on its divisive cutesy looks and sub-$40K entry price to draw attention - and to some extent it worked.Convincing Australians to buy an electric car is hard enough for any car company, let alone one that doesn’t have the brand cachet of Tesla or the traditional companies.But an entry price under $40,000 doesn’t apply here, this is the GWM Ora GT: the top of the range for the small electric car.[read-more-default-title]Australia's cheapest electric car! 2024 GWM Ora drive-away price slashed to undercut MG 4 and BYD Dolphin2024 GWM Cannon Alpha hybrid ute Australian release locked-in beating Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger & BYD ute to the punch2024 GWM Haval Jolion facelift? Refreshed Toyota Corolla Cross, Mitsubishi ASX rival appears in government approval documentsIt’s just had a massive price cut, but is it worth paying more than $10,000 over the price of a base Ora for some extra goodies when simplicity and fun styling was the original selling point?

If you’re in the market for an affordable EV, there’s a good chance one of the two cars we’re pitting against each other in this test will be high on your shopping list.MG and BYD have made strides bringing the cost of entry for an electric car down, and these two, the MG4 Excite 64 and the BYD Dolphin Premium, are two of their most appealing versions.Both are relatively affordable, have long cruising ranges and hail from China. In fact, they’re closely matched in a lot of ways.Read more about MG4 and DolphinMG MG4 2024 reviewBYD Dolphin 2024 review2025 BYD Dolphin: More tech AND a lower price on the cards for Australia's cheapest electric car as MG4 and GWM Ora put on noticeHow do they differ? Which one is better suited to your lifestyle? And is one better than the other? Read on to see what we discovered.