7.9
2025 MG 3 Essence review
This is one car that should be firmly on your shopping list if you’re in the market for an affordable hatchback.
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Matt Campbell
2024 Fiat 500e vs 2024 MG MG3 Comparison
Fiat 500e
Deal Available!
MG MG3
2024 Fiat
500e
vs
2024 MG
MG3
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
45L
302 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$52,500
$16,490 - $18,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very pleasant ride and handling
- Good standard spec for the money
- 10-year warranty - wow!
Misses
- Safety tech may frustrate you
- No Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- Lacklustre transmission
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$700)
- Tri-Coat Paint (+$1,600)
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The 2023 Fiat 500e La Prima is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Ice White
- Onyx Black
- Ocean Green
- Mineral Grey
- Rose Gold
- Celestial Blue
All colours besides Ice White cost an additional $700, besides Celestial Blue which costs an additional $1600.
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Diamond Red
- Brighton Blue
- Hampstead Grey
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 87kW | 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm | 150Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
