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MG3 Review, Colours, Interior, For Sale & News in Australia

MG3 Review, Colours, Interior, For Sale & News in Australia

FROM
$12,320

The MG3 has been a huge success story for the Chinese-owned British brand in Australia. It has gone from nowhere to being one of the most successful cars in its segment in the space of just a few short years, and a lot of that is because it offers customers a budget-friendly, stylish, well equipped and spacious urban hatchback.

Add to that a longer warranty than most of its competitors, plus eye-catching colours and up-to-date cabin design and technology, and it’s clear to see why it’s been a winner for the brand. If only as much attention had been paid to the safety tech offering…

The MG3 is affordable, with the 3 Core listing at just $12,320. The 3 Excite is hardly what you’d call expensive, at $18,590.

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6.7L/100km (combined)
Hatchback
4 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Rating Summary
Price and features
8
Practicality
7
Driving
7
Safety
6
Overview
Likes
Good ride
Fun to drive
Great ownership prospects
Dislikes
Lacking safety tech
Powertrain not great in demanding situations
No digital speedo

MG 3 News

EXISTING MODELS
So you want an affordable hybrid car, what do you buy? New Suzuki Swift, MG3 and Toyota Yaris hybrid specs compared on paper
2 Jan 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
Where have all the cheap cars gone? With MG3 pricing jumping by more than $5000 the Kia Picanto and Suzuki Ignis are now Australia's cheapest new cars | Analysis
16 Jun 2024
SALES
Age is no barrier to sales success: Australia's oldest new cars like the Toyota HiLux, MG3, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Patrol and Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series are still popular
11 Jun 2024
UPCOMING MODELS
2025 MG3 hybrid revealed! Big price increase confirmed for new hatchback upon Australian launch this year
26 Feb 2024
UPCOMING MODELS
2024 MG3 hatchback interior revealed in sketches - can the cheap Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift rival keep its sales crown with new-generation model?
7 Feb 2024
UPCOMING MODELS
2024 MG3 teased and official unveil date confirmed as the next-gen Chinese automaker takes aim at the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift
17 Jan 2024
SAFETY
Heroes to zeros! Five-star safety performers reach their use-by date: Mazda CX-5, MG 3, BMW X3, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Toyota C-HR among more than 25 new cars to lose ANCAP ratings in 2024
8 Jan 2024
EXISTING MODELS
Model renewal! Several new and updated models mark big 2024 for MG in Australia with new MG3 hybrid car, HS SUV and more on the way
12 Dec 2023
INDUSTRY NEWS
New car delivery update: Can you have the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger or Tesla Model Y you want today or will you have to wait? If so, how long?
16 Jul 2023
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MG 3 Colours

Bristol Red
Dover White
Pebble Black
Regal Blue
Scottish Silver
Tudor Yellow
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the MG 3.

MG 3 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the MG 3 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $12,320 and going to $18,590 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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MG 3 Interior

Shown above are interior details for the MG 3 2020.

MG 3 FAQs

Why does my 2019 MG3 unlock itself repeatedly?

This is another classic example of body-computer-fault behaviour. The body computer on a modern car controls multiple (hundreds, in fact) functions such as the heating and cooling, dashboard, media and entertainments, wipers, lights and, of course, the central locking. If the computer has a glitch, the central locking can develop a mind of its own.

Ultimately, you may need to replace the body computer, but this is potentially a warranty job since your car is a 2019 model and should, therefore, carry seven years of factory cover. Take it back to the dealership and have the situation assessed.

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How to get a damaged 2021 MG3 repaired under warranty

This might be a tricky one because crash damage is not usually covered by a car’s factory warranty. But if you believe the crash was caused by brake failure, then the manufacturer is potentially responsible for that. Whether that translates to paying for the crash damage is a very grey area, however.

CarsGuide is not able to offer legal advice, but this sounds like a case where you might consider engaging a solicitor to help sort it all out and determine who’s going to pay for what. The first step would be to have the car independently tested to see if the brakes are, indeed, faulty, and tackle it from there. Your state motoring club should have a legal advice department that can help guide you and might be a good starting point.

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Whistling noise from the windows of my 2022 MG3 Core

Very often, a whistling noise caused by air passing over the vehicle is caused not by the window openings, but the actual door openings. If the rubber door seals are from a bad batch or the doors have not been aligned properly on their hinges at the factory, this very annoying whistling sound can be the result. Fitting window-shields to force the air around the window openings won’t do a darn thing if the noise is from the door rubbers, which sounds like what might be going on here.

At least the dealership has admitted that there’s a problem, so stay on top of them until the problem is sorted out. And definitely do not take “they all do that” for an answer. A simple mechanical seal should not be beyond the skills of a modern car-maker.

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MG 3 Boot Space

The MG 3 Hatchback has a boot space size of 307 litre.
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Shown above are the boot space details of the MG 3 2020.