Overview
The 2024 MG3 MG ESSENCE is a front-wheel drive five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 92nd April 2024 classified as a MY24.5. The MG MG3 is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in China with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $29,300.
The MG MG3 is a front-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L INLINE 4 engine that has 81 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 142 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a 3 SP AUTOMATIC. MG claims the MG3 ESSENCE uses 4.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 100g of CO2. It has a 36L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 837km per full tank.
The MG MG3 measures 1502mm (59.1 inches) in height, 4113mm (161.9 inches) in length, 1797mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2570mm (101.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1308kg (2883.6 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 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 120 month, 250km warranty.
The 2024 MG MG3 ESSENCE has a 148mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and 200kg unbraked towing capacity.
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Lower B-Pillar and the compliance plate is located on the Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to LSJWP439XRS123456.
Pros
- Hugely upgraded drive experience
- Hybrid offers great power and efficiency
- More upmarket interior look and tech
Cons
- Overzealous active safety tech
- Controls can be more intuitive (but you'll get used to it)
- No wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
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 | 81kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 142Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 |
| Transmission | 3 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 0.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | 36 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 100 |
| CO2 Urban | 21 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 147 |
| Brake Front | DISC |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 195/55 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 6.5Jx16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6.5Jx16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1502 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4113 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1797 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 148 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2570 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1308 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1766 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 200 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | CHINA |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Lower B-Pillar |
| VIN Number | LSJWP439XRS123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 250 |
| Warranty Months | 120 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |
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