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    2018 MG3

    Used from

    $13,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    6 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.8 - 6.7 L / 100km

    About the MG3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 MG3's used prices in Australia typically range from $9,000 for the Core variant and topping out at $12,300 for the Excite.

    There are 4 variants of the MG3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.

    Engine options include 1.5L petrol (78kW/137Nm) and 1.5L petrol (78kW/137Nm). Available with 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2018 MG3 was offered with a 6 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See MG3 models from other years

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 MG3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the MG3

    Core

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: Carbon Fibre Or Carbon Fibre Look
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Apple Carplay
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Key
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Other
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Excite

    Adds to Core:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from Core:
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Soul

    Adds to Excite:
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    Removes from Excite:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Apple Carplay
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Other
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion

    Essence

    Adds to Soul:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Soul:
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2018 MG3 Specs

    2018 MG3 Dimensions

    1507mm
    1728mm
    4018mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 MG3 Dimensions

    2018 MG3 Towing Capacity

    See all MG3 Towing Capacity

    2018 MG3 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the MG3

    The most fuel efficient MG3 is the CORE with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 5.8L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    MG3Fuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.7 L/100km
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.8 L/100km
    See all MG3 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a MG3?

    The MG3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 MG3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a MG3?

    The MG3 offers a 6 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    MG3 FAQs

    The cheapest MG3 is the CORE that starts from $9,000.

    The most expensive MG3 is the EXCITE that starts from $12,300.

    The best towing capacity of a MG3 is 200 kg offered by the following variants: CORE, EXCITE, SOUL and ESSENCE.

    The largest MG3 is the CORE which measures 1729mm wide, 4055mm in length and sits 1504mm tall.

    The most powerful MG3 is the CORE which has 82kW of power from its 1.5L DIRECT FUEL INJ engine.

    The MG3 is built in China and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest MG3 is the CORE which weighs 1685 kg (kerb weight).

    The MG3 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.