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2024 MG 3 review
The hybrid impressed us, but is the petrol version of the new-generation MG 3 also worth its now higher price?
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Matt Campbell
2024 MG MG3 vs 2022 Suzuki Swift Comparison
MG MG3
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Suzuki Swift
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2024 MG
MG3
vs
2022 Suzuki
Swift
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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8.0
8.2
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Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Based on the Suzuki Swift GL PLUS (QLD)
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
302 km
37L
170 to 226 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
2 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$18,490 - $18,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent drive
- Upmarket interior, tech
- Heaps of active safety tech
Misses
- Thirstier than expected
- Controls lack intuition compared to rivals
- No wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving dynamics, ride
- Solid build quality, affordable servicing costs
- Reasonable infotainment, active safety features
Misses
- Not as modern as some competitors
- Lacks USB-C port, wireless CarPlay
- CVT not as refined as could be
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
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
NA
Colours Available
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.0L, 1.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW | 66kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm | 120Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.9 - 12.5 | |
