Best CHEAP new car in Australia? - MG 3 petrol review | MG MG3 review 2024 (ICE)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- 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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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?
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
and annoying to either to off it before going and intrusive while driving
Safety equipment is a requirement on the latest ancap testing apparently
Sadly basic safety includes annoying safety.
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
I didn’t have any issues with the hybrid I tested. But I wasn’t driving it like a motoring journalist. Hahahaha
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.
Hills shows the problem with the hybrid and, of course, 95 octane petrol! As well the petrol version uses less fuel at highway speeds
That real world fuel efficiency is very concerning.
Way higher than expected. Better for long distance driving (as many are).
Thanks for keeping your reviews really and reviewing the out going model and new one. Unlike the main stream car reviewers.
Glad you find my work helpful!
The large wheel likely to enable view of front screen? A piece of tape fixes the startup disable annoyances procedure. Works for an outlander.
I am enjoying your reviews thank you.
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!
Thanks mate. Hope your Yaris comes soon!
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!
Shame about the CVT. For that price rise, they should have updated the auto transmission.
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 👍.
Thanks for the feedback. I know exactly the issue you’re talking about with the Mini!
Cheers
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.
This colour suits it really nicely!
Would rather find a nice used Camry.
A fair and balanced review as usual. Not bad for the price to be honest.
Thanks mate!
Hi, is the turn indicator in the left or right side of the steering?
Left side.
would rather they saved the costs on the screen and have a conventional speed and rpm gauge cluster instead
I would love if MG kept the 4 speed auto trans
You may be on your lonesome there, sorry...
@@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...
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.
That pulsar will outlast this mg. Why is it on “it’s last legs”?
@@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.
get a picanto, tried and tested/bulletproof driveline and will probably outlast an mg3
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.
@@zzz-pe3mp she doesn’t like the Kia after test driving it.
Hey @matt
Waiting for your review on Byd Sealion6.
When is that coming?
Thanks mate - it’s coming tomorrow night!
@@therightcar awesome. 😎
Love your reviews.
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..
Don't you talk to many mechanics Matt?
Previous gen MG3 are absolutely rubbish they tell me.
The more Tech the more chance of any age drivers taking their eyes off the road.
I guess… but also, this isn’t the first car with lots of tech.
wtf a bench back seat no split 60-40 rear seat really how old of a design is this
Yep it’s a poor choice.
Structurally it is stronger, but you may not notice it on the way to Coles.
Yep, not the best car to take a friend in the back with a set of golf clubs or any other long item!
Would save the 4K and spend in on other Chinese made goods😅. Win win.
Haha
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.
cant even put the indicaters on the correct side for australia and hate piano black and fingerprints
Yep, the indicator thing is annoying.
Pretty arrogant of MG
This dude is consistently and utterly obsessed with led headlights.
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.
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
Driving outside the city with halogen headlights is plain dangerous when oncoming cars have LED headings.
Worst explanation of a CVT transmission ever.
Enlighten us, oh CVT engineer overlord
@@therightcar A CVT is a type of car transmission that changes smoothly through a range of gear ratios, unlike regular cars with fixed gears. This helps the car run more smoothly and efficiently because it can usually find the best gear for the speed you're going.
the fact that it's chinese is the reason i wouldn't buy one.. scared of it falling apart when the coverage expires 🤣
Nobody buys this new and keeps it for eight years. It will be some teenagers problem then 😆
@@superwag634 haha true
too much money no history its chinese
I'm old enough to remember when people used to say the same thing about Japanese cars.
no history MG has been around in Aus for over 5years they are considered as mainstream and some MGs are the biggest selling cars in there segment
Same price as a Tesla! Both rubbish!
What Tesla? A crashed one at a wreckers??
How about a Holden? Maybe you should drive a captiva and a cruze
You mean Craptiva? They got that nick name for a reason lol