Best CHEAP new car in Australia? - MG 3 petrol review

Best CHEAP new car in Australia? - MG 3 petrol review | MG MG3 review 2024 (ICE)

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The new-generation MG 3 has hybrid power. But what about the petrol model, which is $4000 cheaper?! Subscribe here: / @therightcar
In this review, I'll tell you whether it might actually be a better buy for you -- or whether shelling out more for the petrol-electric Hybrid+ model is actually worth the money.
If you haven't seen my NEW 2024 MG MG3 Hybrid+ review, check it out here: • NEW MG3 Hybrid review ...
The new-generation version of the MG 3 is more expensive by a fair amount, with petrol models starting at just under $24,000 plus on-road costs this time around. Previously you could get an MG 3 auto from $18,990 drive-away!
So is the new car that much better than before? In short, yes. If you want to see what I thought of the old MG 3, check out that review here: • MG 3 review (MG MG3 re...
So, if you're not sold on the MG 3, what else could you consider?
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00:00 MG MG3 petrol
00:34 Is it the right price?
02:36 What are the best alternatives?
04:22 Is it the right size?
05:47 Interior
12:24 Under the bonnet
12:55 Driving
17:24 Efficiency
18:10 Is it safe?
19:04 Ownership
19:44 Verdict
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@therightcar 3 күн бұрын

UPDATE!!! MG has announced drive-away pricing for the petrol versions of the MG3. That means: Excite - was $23,990 plus on-roads - now $24,990 drive-away Essence - was $25,990 plus on-roads - now $26,990 drive-away That effectively means a cut of between $700 and $1500 compared to the prices mentioned in this video. Does it change your mind about it?

@grandiora 8 күн бұрын

Car reviewers complain of not enough basic safety. When basic safety gets put in, they then complain about the price lol. Not aimed at you Matt

@tzeshenlim 7 күн бұрын

and annoying to either to off it before going and intrusive while driving

@daweigo6851 7 күн бұрын

Safety equipment is a requirement on the latest ancap testing apparently

@therightcar 3 күн бұрын

Sadly basic safety includes annoying safety.

@spiro5327 8 күн бұрын

After seeing other reviews it seems the hybrid has a serious issue with the battery running out of power very quickly under hard acceleration. Imagine this happening in the middle of an overtaking manoeuvre. The NA version is a much better option

@therightcar 8 күн бұрын

I didn’t have any issues with the hybrid I tested. But I wasn’t driving it like a motoring journalist. Hahahaha

@johnpalmer5010 8 күн бұрын

Don't disagree, but it's interesting this doesn't seem to get mentioned with other hybrids, so it's not clear if the MG is better or worse than other brands.

@gregb1599 8 күн бұрын

Hills shows the problem with the hybrid and, of course, 95 octane petrol! As well the petrol version uses less fuel at highway speeds

@chucknorris8704 8 күн бұрын

That real world fuel efficiency is very concerning.

@therightcar 3 күн бұрын

Way higher than expected. Better for long distance driving (as many are).

@ajax2020. 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for keeping your reviews really and reviewing the out going model and new one. Unlike the main stream car reviewers.

@therightcar 3 күн бұрын

Glad you find my work helpful!

@hespie1 8 күн бұрын

Thanks Matt, your reviews are consistently balanced and wise. My wife has a Yaris Hybrid on back order but I don't think we we will cancel the order for the MG Hybrid or petrol version. They certainly seem to be improving but!

@therightcar 8 күн бұрын

Thanks mate. Hope your Yaris comes soon!

@gregb1599 8 күн бұрын

Yaris still wins on efficiency. Yaris city claimed 2.8lt per 100km. MG3 hybrid claimed 4.3lt per 100km. Highway Yaris claimed 3.6lt per 100km MG3 hybrid, a very poor claimed 6.3lt per 100km! Yaris 91 octane fuel MG3 hybrid 95!! That 1980s non fold rear seat is so stupid! Stick to the Yaris!

@buncha5651 8 күн бұрын

Shame about the CVT. For that price rise, they should have updated the auto transmission.

@markrhodes3983 8 күн бұрын

I think that the drivers display panel for speed would be better with a cover over it. I had a mini which was the same and with the sun it effected the vision when driving. I imagine it will be even worse with a sunroof. It wouldn't have cost MG much especially with the price rise that should have been included. Even all of the new picanto models has a cover over the drivers display. But it's a great video like normal first class 👍.

@therightcar 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I know exactly the issue you’re talking about with the Mini! Cheers

@realjohnboxall 7 күн бұрын

Would rather find a nice used Camry.

@anthonyward3853 8 күн бұрын

The large wheel likely to enable view of front screen? A piece of tape fixes the startup disable annoyances procedure. Works for an outlander.

@rubyred8845 8 күн бұрын

I like the colour and the exterior look of it, it looks like a baby version of the MG4. But I wouldn't buy one.

@therightcar 8 күн бұрын

This colour suits it really nicely!

@c.s2001 8 күн бұрын

I am enjoying your reviews thank you.

@wongway40 6 күн бұрын

would rather they saved the costs on the screen and have a conventional speed and rpm gauge cluster instead

@stendecstretcher5678 7 күн бұрын

A fair and balanced review as usual. Not bad for the price to be honest.

@therightcar 7 күн бұрын

Thanks mate!

@BaeLasso Күн бұрын

I would love if MG kept the 4 speed auto trans

@therightcar Күн бұрын

You may be on your lonesome there, sorry...

@BaeLasso Күн бұрын

@@therightcar I don't like CVT, 4 speed auto was not bad for the old MG3, 6 speed would be too pricey for this cheap car...

@nahid2k12 6 күн бұрын

Hi, is the turn indicator in the left or right side of the steering?

@therightcar 6 күн бұрын

Left side.

@mackeymichael 8 күн бұрын

Don't you talk to many mechanics Matt? Previous gen MG3 are absolutely rubbish they tell me.

@anakinskywalker4113 8 күн бұрын

Thanks Matt I may have just found the perfect car for my elderly mother. This will be a monumental step up from the 2000 nissan pulsar she currently drives which is on its last legs. $23990 will suit our budget perfectly.

@superwag634 8 күн бұрын

That pulsar will outlast this mg. Why is it on “it’s last legs”?

@anakinskywalker4113 8 күн бұрын

@@superwag634 it’s burning oil like no tomorrow. It has 225,000 Ks on it. The auto is slipping like mad. So it’s time to upgrade she has been asking me for a few months what to get.

@zzz-pe3mp 8 күн бұрын

get a picanto, tried and tested/bulletproof driveline and will probably outlast an mg3

@RodneyW 7 күн бұрын

I recently helped an elderly relative buy a new car - and found that she was put off by the digital drivers display and infotainment. It was all a bit too digital. In the end we stepped back, and bought a fairly recent secondhand car (a Kia Cerato) with less obvious tech features (i.e. a conventional dashboard and heating/cooling/demisting controls), and with a few years of warranty. Plus we saved a decent amount of cash. Interestingly enough, the Kia Cerato real world economy is similar to the MG3 in this review.

@anakinskywalker4113 7 күн бұрын

@@zzz-pe3mp she doesn’t like the Kia after test driving it.

@bertskidmore5506 7 күн бұрын

No split rear seat, welcome to the 1970s technology in a 2024 model car Fuel economy quite poor by modern standards.. I will take the Kia Picanto thanks..

@susmeetkhaire8426 6 күн бұрын

Hey @matt Waiting for your review on Byd Sealion6. When is that coming?

@therightcar 6 күн бұрын

Thanks mate - it’s coming tomorrow night!

@susmeetkhaire8426 6 күн бұрын

@@therightcar awesome. 😎 Love your reviews.

@garycusack9247 8 күн бұрын

wtf a bench back seat no split 60-40 rear seat really how old of a design is this

@therightcar 8 күн бұрын

Yep it’s a poor choice.

@mvnorsel6354 8 күн бұрын

Structurally it is stronger, but you may not notice it on the way to Coles.

@gregb1599 8 күн бұрын

Yep, not the best car to take a friend in the back with a set of golf clubs or any other long item!

@karlfarrugia1204 8 күн бұрын

The more Tech the more chance of any age drivers taking their eyes off the road.

@therightcar 8 күн бұрын

I guess… but also, this isn’t the first car with lots of tech.

@mvnorsel6354 8 күн бұрын

Would save the 4K and spend in on other Chinese made goods😅. Win win.

@therightcar 8 күн бұрын

Haha

@fairgo4156 8 күн бұрын

It looks like a blowfish, drives poorly as the normally aspirated and hybrid version, has a hilariously bad single fold rear seat, small boot and its expensive. Just awful.

@garycusack9247 8 күн бұрын

cant even put the indicaters on the correct side for australia and hate piano black and fingerprints

@therightcar 8 күн бұрын

Yep, the indicator thing is annoying.

@mrkring1526 7 күн бұрын

Pretty arrogant of MG

@johnpalmer5010 8 күн бұрын

This dude is consistently and utterly obsessed with led headlights.

@therightcar 8 күн бұрын

I am. Because being able to see, and people being able to see you, is important. More important than stupid lane keeping tech, in my opinion.

@gregb1599 8 күн бұрын

Nah, halogen is so much better, especially when they blow often and you do not realise it when you get your annual safety check done and it fails! Have you noticed utes are the best at losing a rear tail light, they just love blowing bulbs! It's extremely rare to see a blown head or LED tail light

@geoffh784 7 күн бұрын

Driving outside the city with halogen headlights is plain dangerous when oncoming cars have LED headings.