{"id":2528,"date":"2025-08-12T16:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T06:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2528"},"modified":"2025-08-05T01:13:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T15:13:04","slug":"review-2025-mg-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-mg-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 MG 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\"><strong>2025 MG 3<\/strong><\/a> lands in Australia as a small hatch that finally feels modern. You can buy it as a simple 1.5-litre petrol or as the <strong>MG 3 Hybrid+<\/strong>, which brings real gains in city efficiency. The cabin is bigger than you expect, the dashboard looks current, and the price still undercuts most rivals. If you want a first car, rideshare runabout, or fuss-free commuter, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\"><strong>2025 MG Mg3<\/strong><\/a> deserves a look.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"733\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"742\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"792\">Keen pricing across petrol and Hybrid+ models<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"830\">Strong claimed economy in Hybrid+<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"881\">Big-car tech for the money, clear infotainment<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"912\">Easy to park, light steering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"922\">\n<h4 data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"922\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"950\">Three-star ANCAP rating<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"995\">Base Vibe misses a couple of safety aids<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1030\">Some cabin plastics feel cheap<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1057\">Hybrid likes 95 RON fuel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1084\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1416\">MG trimmed the entry point for 2025 with the new Vibe grade at <strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1170\">$21,990 drive-away<\/strong>. Before on-roads, the range lists at <strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1219\">$23,990<\/strong> for Excite, <strong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1243\">$25,990<\/strong> for Essence, <strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1268\">$27,990<\/strong> for Hybrid+ Excite and <strong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1303\">$29,990<\/strong> for Hybrid+ Essence. Drive-away offers often sit just under those figures.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1442\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1888\">Even the budget end is not bare. You get a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 7-inch driver display. Step up the trims and you add power-folding heated mirrors, push-button start, a sunroof, leatherette trim and a 360-degree camera on top spec. The \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\">2025 MG 3<\/a> features<\/strong>\u201d list is simple but useful, and the core \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\">2025 MG 3<\/a> technology features<\/strong>\u201d work smoothly in daily use.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1888\">Under the bonnet, the petrol <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\"><strong>MG 3<\/strong><\/a> runs an 81 kW 1.5-litre with a CVT. The Hybrid+ combines a 1.5-litre engine and electric motor for a punchy 155 kW system output and 425 Nm, channelled through MG\u2019s hybrid transmission. It feels brisk in town, pulls up freeway ramps without drama, and masks the usual light-car noise well. This is the practical side of \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\">2025 MG 3<\/a> performance<\/strong>,\u201d not weekend-toy stuff, and that is fine for the brief.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2372\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2882\">ANCAP tested the new-gen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\"><strong>MG 3<\/strong><\/a> in 2024 and awarded <strong data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2438\">three stars<\/strong>. Adult and child protection scores are in the 70s, but the Safety Assist score dragged the final rating down, mainly due to the limits of its autonomous emergency braking suite. All variants get AEB, lane-keep and a reversing camera. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are fitted to Excite and above but removed from the Vibe. If top safety is your priority, keep that trim choice in mind.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2900\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"3540\">Claimed economy is <strong data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2936\">6.0 L\/100 km<\/strong> for the petrol and <strong data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2972\">4.3 L\/100 km<\/strong> for the Hybrid+. The Hybrid+ asks for 95 RON, the petrol is happy on 91. Service intervals are 12 months or 10,000 km with capped-price servicing published for seven years. As for warranty, MG now advertises <strong data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3213\">up to 10 years or 250,000 km<\/strong> if you service at an authorised MG dealer, while the brand\u2019s standard coverage has been seven years unlimited kilometres. Check which program applies to your purchase date and servicing plan. This is the practical core of \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\">2025 MG 3<\/a> fuel efficiency<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3574\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"4155\">The obvious cross-shops are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/kia-picanto\"><strong>Kia Picanto<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/suzuki-swift\"><strong>Suzuki Swift Hybrid<\/strong><\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-yaris\"><strong>Toyota Yaris Hybrid<\/strong><\/a> as the benchmark on safety polish. MG now undercuts Swift on entry price and sits just above Picanto. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\"><strong>MG 3<\/strong><\/a> gives you more space than a Picanto, more punch than Swift Hybrid in day-to-day driving, and usually more kit for dollars than a base Yaris. Where rivals push ahead is safety rating and cabin finish, especially in the Toyota. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\"><strong>MG 3<\/strong><\/a> is compelling if you prioritize value, but if a higher safety rating matters more, look at the Yaris and adjust your budget accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"4155\">2025 MG\u202f3 Hybrid Essence Review: Hybrid\u202fPower, Smarter Tech, Value\u2011Driven Hatch<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 MG3 Hybrid Essence Review: much better value compared to a Yaris Hybrid\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mTCKVpTO8V0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4543\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4991\">MG has matured its smallest hatch into a proper city tool. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\"><strong>2025 MG 3<\/strong><\/a> looks sharp, rides quietly enough, and offers technology that makes daily driving easy. The safety rating keeps it from an automatic recommendation, however the value is real, the running costs are kind, and the Hybrid+ is genuinely efficient. If your budget is tight and your driving is mostly suburban, this is a smart shortlist pick.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4993\" data-end=\"5012\">Rating: 7.8\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5013\" data-end=\"5298\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg3\"><strong>MG 3<\/strong><\/a> wins on price, space and day-to-day usability. It loses marks for a three-star ANCAP result and some cabin trim. Choose the right grade, factor in the warranty settings, and you will feel like you stretched your dollar well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 MG 3 lands in Australia as a small hatch that finally feels modern. You can buy it as a simple 1.5-litre petrol or as the MG 3 Hybrid+, which brings real gains in city efficiency. The cabin is bigger than you expect, the dashboard looks current, and the price still undercuts most rivals.&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-mg-3\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Review: 2025 MG 3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,5],"tags":[2509,2512,2511,2510,2513,2508],"class_list":["post-2528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-cars-to-buy","category-buying-your-new-car","category-choosing-the-right-car","tag-2025-mg-3-features","tag-2025-mg-3-fuel-efficiency","tag-2025-mg-3-performance","tag-2025-mg-3-price","tag-2025-mg-3-technology-features","tag-2025-mg-mg3","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2528"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2528\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2531,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2528\/revisions\/2531"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}