MG 3 Review 2020: Key Shot
The MG3 range opens with the attractively priced Core model, which has an MSRP of $16,490.
For the money, you get 15-inch alloy wheels, plaid fabric seat trim, auto-on/off halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights, manual air conditioning, power windows, electric mirrors, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control buttons. . There is also a compact spare tire.
There's an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with USB connectivity, Apple CarPlay (no Android Auto), Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and AM/FM radio. There is no CD player, and the Core model has four speakers. You can opt for sat nav in Core, but that will cost you another $500.
Color options include white, black, and yellow at no extra cost, as well as blue, red, and metallic silver, which will set you back $500 more.
Standard safety features aren't great, with a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, six airbags (dual front, front side and full-length curtain) and electronic stability control. There are no active safety technologies like automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring or rear cross traffic alert.
The MG3 Core is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 82kW and 150Nm of torque. It comes standard with a four-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Claimed fuel consumption is 6.7 l/100 km.
One of the big draws of the MG3 is its ownership potential: there's a seven-year/unlimited mileage warranty, with the same level of coverage for limited-price service and roadside assistance.
