MG 3

With this new-generation version, the MG3 has also received an all-new cabin layout, which has reached a new height of modernity with the presence of many new-age features. The cabin gets an all-black layout with contrasting silver accents across the dashboard and door panels.

The two-spoke multi-functional, flat-bottomed steering wheel with gloss black inserts looks cool, and so does the new 7-inch trapezoidal full-TFT instrument console behind it. The centre console also looks heavily redesigned with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a trapezoidal housing for the climate control buttons and AC vents below it.

For its segment, the MG3 has the best equipment list, with the hatchback offering features like tilt and telescopic adjustability for the steering wheel, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, heated steering wheel, 6-speaker audio system, leather upholstery and more. 

With the third-generation version, the MG3 has taken a drastically different approach to its appearance, which makes it look much sportier and aerodynamic than ever before.

The aerodynamic front profile of the MG3 has a sloping bonnet with curves flowing down towards the minimalist fascia, that has a horizontally-stretched air dam covering much of the front bumper. There are additional L-shaped curtains on the sides of the front bumper, above which the car has large triangular-shaped headlamp clusters with LED projectors and LED DRLs.

The side profile of the MG3 looks dynamic and sporty with sharp and prominent curves flowing through the door panels while emerging from the front and rear fenders. While the Standard variant has 15-inch steel wheels with wheel caps, the rest of the variant lineup gets 16-inch machined alloy wheels as standard. At the back, the MG3 looks very different from its previous-generation version, with a more angular windscreen and wide triangular LED combination tail lamps with LED inserts.  

The MG 3 has a standard suspension setup of Macpherson struts at the front and a torsional beam at the rear. Except for the base-spec Standard variant, all the variants of the MG 3 get rear disc brakes as standard. The suspension has been tuned for a comfort-oriented ride setup, making low-speed urban rides supple. 

There are two powertrain options offered across the variant lineup of MG 3. The Standard, Comfort and Luxury variants have a 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine under their hood with transmission choices of a 5-speed manual for the Standard and a CVT for the Comfort and Luxury variants. This engine generates 118 PS of maximum power and 150 Nm of maximum torque. The range-topping Hybrid variant gets the 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor and battery setup, and a 3-speed hybrid transmission as the gearbox. This powertrain claims 160 PS of maximum power and 250 Nm of maximum torque. 

The MG 3 is one of the few hatchbacks that offer ADAS features, including automatic emergency braking, front collision warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, intelligent cruise assist, intelligent high beam control, speed assistance system, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, lane change warning and unsteady driving warning. Other essential features for safety in the MG 3 are six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, rear parking sensors, 360-degree parking camera, electronic stability program, hill hold assist, electronic parking brake and tyre pressure monitoring system.

With its extensive list of equipment, choices of powertrains and a refreshed approach in styling inside-out, the MG 3 is setting up tall standards in the affordable hatchback category, bringing the factor of desirability to the small car segment.