So Much Better Than The Old Model! (MG3 Hybrid 2024 Review)

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Ай бұрын

Detailed review and test of the 2024 MG3 hybrid, including the more expensive price, interior, engine, handling and economy.
The new MG3 is a considerably better vehicle than the fairly cheap and nasty model it replaces. The old MG3 sold very well but it had a low safety rating and wasn't good to drive; the new one, at least in optional hybrid guise, is far better.
Nathan Ponchard comprehensively tests the now much more expensive MG3 hybrid to see if it's worth it.
The new MG3 small hatchback has grown up, bringing a newfound hybrid powertrain option and a hike in pricing for the model once price from under $20K.
Kicking off from $23,990 before on roads, the new MG3 is offered in base Excite and high-spec Essence with a choice of either 81kW petrol power or a 155kW petrol-electric hybrid.
On test here is the Hybrid+ Essence, priced from $29,990 list and brings a host of standard features, 8.0sec 0/100km/h performance, claimed 4.3/100km combined fuel consumption and seven years of warranty for the well rounded value pitch.
Chasing Cars makes Australia's most independent new car reviews.

Пікірлер: 81

@steamroller231 Ай бұрын

Ponch got an arm pump before shooting this. Good job my man

@andrewd7586 Ай бұрын

Small t shirt!💪🏼🤭

@anakinskywalker4113 Ай бұрын

Awesome review so glad to see you back Nathan.

@armiebarnes1881 Ай бұрын

At last a honest car reviewer calling vinyl seats VINYL

@TheCaesarChris Ай бұрын

Safety? Airbags? Why wasn’t this covered?

@bradmadigan9649 Ай бұрын

Great review. Thanks Ponch.

@RodneyW Ай бұрын

What an excellent review. I am in awe of your communication skills! MG have definitely stepped up the standard of the MG3... but they have also stepped up the price (a *minimum of $30,490 d/a* for the hybrid). One question: If the 1.83kWh battery is doing so much of the heavy lifting, how long will it last? It will be churning through charge cycles quite rapidly, which can't be great for longevity. Also, the electric motor is supplying a peak of 100kW... which - from a fully charged battery... it can only sustain for just over 1 minute. That's good for a quick 0-100 km/h sprint, but less good for a more serious drive.

@wanda160154 Ай бұрын

Wow. So cool. Great baby car. Top range only one to buy. Thank you so much for your review. Putting this at the top of my list. Just waiting for the new Swift review. But, where is the yellow car? Bit click bait...

@markuc Ай бұрын

The swift is a fake hybrid with a 12volt and 2.3kw electric motor, equivalent to two house blenders and about 5% of the power of the motor on this car.

@Fletch889 Ай бұрын

Mg3 hybrid essence plus metallic paint is $33,200 drive away. They have just shot themselves in the foot for this car. Yes it's miles better then the old one but people buy these cars because of the price.

@jeremybean-hodges6397 Ай бұрын

How much is an equivalent Corolla Hybrid?

@robweston4608 Ай бұрын

bought... Maybe... maybe this could change that... seems like a car worthy of a test drive unlike before

@armiebarnes1881 Ай бұрын

It's Yaris size not Corolla.

@Fletch889 Ай бұрын

@@jeremybean-hodges6397 mg4 is the equivalent size to a corolla

@toastergold1196 Ай бұрын

I was talking to a sales gentleman today and he said the price starts at 26K I think this is pretty good

@victorsvoice7978 Ай бұрын

Why didn't MG bring out a fully electric MG3?

@sidjyothi 29 күн бұрын

The front seat is much much more comfy than the rear seat. And yeah, there is something weird protruding under the drivers seat and it fouls with the foot room

@FreePalestine2024__0 Ай бұрын

This car as a plug-in hybrid with 22kwh battery and a 22kw on-board charger for 22k would be a much better car!!

@b.p.r. Ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s a bit strange how they went from a four speed transmission to a three speed transmission but does the non-hybrid ones have a three speed transmission or the four speed transmission Or something else

@zaamuro8408 Ай бұрын

regular petrol has a cvt as mentioned in the review

@billshi6005 Ай бұрын

regular petrol is 1.5l with CVT, and the 3 speed is 3 speed DHT, different from normal 3 speed AT transmission and e-cvt. DHT= Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, they don't need that 6AT or 8AT is because when below 80km/h, they are powered by the electric motor, which don't need a Transmission there.

@denverhob Ай бұрын

The transmission is not used for lower speeds, hence the need for only 3 gears. It is a very efficient car

@b.p.r. Ай бұрын

@@denverhob yeah, I still won’t buy one though I just don’t like the look of it

@TonyWen-ht7hn Ай бұрын

pretty much compliment, seem to be a nice car.

@denverhob Ай бұрын

So hybrid plus means it's got a bigger battery in comparison to other comparable hybrids

@anaesthetics Ай бұрын

Going for the blobfish front end.

@billshi6005 Ай бұрын

the petrol one will also be different with 1.5l engine+CVT

@Rohemne Ай бұрын

Is the sun roof a last minute addition? Mine is arriving next month, the Luxury, but when I went to test drive it there was no trace of a sun roof

@denverhob Ай бұрын

Sun roof is essence Australian spec. If you're not in Australia it might differ

@gregclark8700 Ай бұрын

Such a shame no space saver spare Great to see the trimatic make a comeback, powerglide next year MG

@yslee1401 21 күн бұрын

Have you checked the value of used MG3 in the used car market? Pity those that bought them 2 years ago

@Gdsamplify Ай бұрын

This car is very nearly the same size as the original Hyundai i30 .

@sheyone9075 Ай бұрын

Thinking to replace my current car with Corolla ZR petrol 2019 or should i grab this?

@iamtuzii Ай бұрын

yes buy this and ill buy your corolla

@martinloney6322 Ай бұрын

Stay with Toyota.

@farzad6560 Ай бұрын

It's a shame, that the Brake Distance of the MG3 Hybrid+ with the 16 Inch Wheels about 15,76 feet is

@Mexxx65 Ай бұрын

you've got to put 95 premium in it....................forgettttt it Ponch....whats the point of it all?

@billshi6005 Ай бұрын

suggested means you need 95 for the best performance, doesn't mean 91 will hurt the engine. You can safely use 91, just lose some power.

@REPOMAN24722 Ай бұрын

Chrysler Neon wants its 3 speed back, Heavy steering is good.

@brenreviews 28 күн бұрын

The front looks like Bruce the shark from Finding Nemo.

@joshc.8489 Ай бұрын

The front lights and the grill is definitely a copy of the i30 design. Very creative China ....

@paulb1951 Ай бұрын

Keep hearing about EV’s hitting price parity then along comes this well over 10k cheaper than a similar spec EV

@alfstewart22 Ай бұрын

MGs new pricing for this car is ludicrous. People purchased the MG3 because it was cheap and new- why would someone buy the new one for the same money as a Mazda 2?

@kevinlee509 Ай бұрын

Is this All new MG I30 hybrid? 😂

@Aladdin5cave Ай бұрын

The front end styling lets it down

@nevininni2709 Ай бұрын

Maybe if the grille was painted the same colour as the car it might look better than black

@taffyftwpocoyoftl7937 Ай бұрын

It a boring generic shape

@karl6203 Ай бұрын

Mazda called and wants its rear end back. Lol

@sch-corp Ай бұрын

The price and the non split folding back seat makes this a non-starter for me. I don't think they'll sell many of these at RRP (but then again, nobody seems to pay RRP for Chinese cars in Australia anyway).

@UCMpDwp7VEfKXRH3NyAW7kuj Ай бұрын

So In English,quite good really means rubbish?

@jzs72916 Ай бұрын

Looks like an angry i30 that's just come from the dentist.

@JayG0o Ай бұрын

Hyundai vibe😅

@user-oy8gs8ot1v Ай бұрын

Looks like a i30 at the front lol

@thehuonpine Ай бұрын

It looks more polished and sophisticated like German car!

@bananabear009 Ай бұрын

That odd looking grille, no thanks no!

@pstanyer1 Ай бұрын

Its a great little car. It needs a 20kwh battery and a smaller petrol engine.

@martinloney6322 Ай бұрын

It is premature to move from Japanese or even Korean cars to the Chinese brands.

@tzeshenlim 29 күн бұрын

@dodomcguy5831maybe just the right time

@padyyiustanding Ай бұрын

Toyota is better more reliable

@jamesralph5908 Ай бұрын

You’d be insane to get this over a Yaris or Yaris Cross hybrid (drive away price is more than them)

@fazza84 Ай бұрын

All MGs look like copies. This looks like an i30 hatch from the front and a Mazda 2 from the back.

@nikchris69 Ай бұрын

All cars look like other cars

@yulusleonard985 Ай бұрын

they are all designed by Brit guy in London.

@HaruHaruman Ай бұрын

@@yulusleonard985 yeah bullshit.

@jackyp_ 16 күн бұрын

Think of a car that resembles another car, a small one at that, think that 10,000 zebras look much more similar to each other

@GlowingTube Ай бұрын

It’s ugly, small boot, gutless base engine, non-split fold rear seats, ponderous steering. A big fat no for me.

@djizzah Ай бұрын

Similar to corolla price, no thanks

@lukelawrence6007 Ай бұрын

Still junk or is it worth buying ?

@GlowingTube Ай бұрын

Nope. They use old GM engines that are not known for longevity.

@lukelawrence6007 Ай бұрын

@@GlowingTube intresting fact

@GlowingTube Ай бұрын

Also, MG ranks poorly in quality and reliability surveys

@lukelawrence6007 Ай бұрын

@@GlowingTube yea why do people buy em now chinese owned

@GlowingTube Ай бұрын

@@lukelawrence6007 seen as cheap and many think MG is English

@paulphillips5378 Ай бұрын

Will be $22990 drive away in 3 months or sales will flatline