Overview
The 2017 MG3 ESSENCE is a front-wheel drive four-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 275th October 2016 classified as a . The MG3 is regarded as a 4d hatchback built in China with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $9,900.
The MG3 is a front-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L INLINE 4 engine that has 78 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 137 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual. MG claims the MG3 ESSENCE uses 5.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 136g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 776km per full tank.
The MG3 measures 1507mm (59.3 inches) in height, 4018mm (158.2 inches) in length, 1728mm (68.0 inches) in width with a 2520mm (99.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1103kg (2431.7 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 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 72 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2017 MG3 ESSENCE has a 133mm ground clearance with a 200kg braked and 200kg unbraked towing capacity.
The VIN number can be found on the RHS - Front Suspension Tower and the compliance plate is located on the Transmission Tunnel RHS. An example VIN number would be similar to LSJZ14#!@&*ABCDEF.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1498 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Induction | INLINE 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 78kW |
| Power RPM | 6500 |
| Torque | 137Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 |
| Transmission | 5 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 7.5 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.9 |
| Tank Size (L) | 45 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 136 |
| CO2 Urban | 173 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 114 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 195/55 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1507 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4018 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1728 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 133 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2520 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1103 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1685 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 200 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 200 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Transmission Tunnel RHS |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | CHINA |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | RHS - Front Suspension Tower |
| VIN Number | LSJZ14#!@&*ABCDEF |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 72 |
| Discontinued Date | 2018-08-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |