The MG3 is starting to become available in Spain with the 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 114 CV

MG has made a grand comeback, and we could even say that every model in its range is worth considering, with fairly good value for money and a line-up that suits practically any driver. If we want to be part of the brand, there is even an entry-level model, the MG3, its most affordable hybrid, which is now even more affordable because it adds a petrol engine option.

And if the MG3 Hybrid+ was already a city car to take very seriously, it now becomes even more accessible and appealing for everyone who wants hybrid technology but would rather have a conventional petrol engine. To achieve this, MG has fitted it with a 1,500 cc engine block that delivers 114 CV and a torque of 148 Nm, sent to the front axle through a five-speed manual gearbox.

Recall that the MG3 comes with a body measuring 4,113 mm in length and 1,797 mm in width, compact dimensions that help it register a fairly low kerb weight of just 1,237 kilograms. Thanks to these figures, together with this new petrol engine, the MG3 is capable of a combined consumption of 6.1 l/100 km under the WLTP test cycle.

The MG3 will also be available in two trim levels. The first, and the entry-level version of the model, is called Standard and includes features such as the following:

• 15-inch alloy wheels
• LED daytime running lights
• Electrically adjustable mirrors
• Manual air conditioning
• Electric windows
• Multifunction steering wheel
• 7-inch digital instrument cluster
• DAB digital radio
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Navigation and connectivity via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Bluetooth and 4 USB ports
• 12 V socket
• 4 speakers
• Fabric upholstery
• Emergency lane keeping
• Tyre pressure sensor
• 6 airbags
• Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Warning
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
• Traffic Jam Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Drowsiness Alert
• Rear parking sensors
• Rear-view camera

The second and final trim level for the MG3 is the Comfort version, which adds the following features to everything above:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Electrically folding and heated mirrors
• 6 speakers
• Keyless entry
• Full-LED front lights

As I mentioned, the petrol MG3 is already available to order at the brand’s Spanish dealerships, priced at 17,490 euros for the Standard trim and 18,990 euros for the Comfort trim. However, to mark its launch it benefits from a discount of 3,500 euros and 2,500 euros respectively, so the Standard trim drops to 13,990 euros and the Comfort trim to 16,490 euros.

Technical specifications of this car

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