MG 3

The MG3 is a small hatchback designed for efficient urban driving, now offered with petrol or advanced Hybrid+ powertrains. The latest generation features bold styling, a modern interior with a large infotainment display and MG Pilot safety technology. With low running costs, strong efficiency and sharp pricing, it targets first-car buyers and value-focused drivers seeking modern features in a compact city hatch.

Driveaway Price
$19,990 - $30,490
Body Style
Hatchback
Powertrain
Petrol & Petrol Hybrid
Country of Origin
China
Warranty
10 Year / 250,000km

MG 3 Variants

Vibe

Dover White car
Driveaway
$19,990
Fuel Type
Petrol
Engine
1.5L 4cyl Nat Asp
Power
81kW 142Nm
Transmission
8 Speed CVT Auto
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
0-100km/h
Not Published
Top Speed
Not Published
Electric Range
NA
Consumption¹
6.0 L/100km
CO₂ Emission
139 g/km
ANCAP Safety
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Excite

Dover White car
Driveaway
$23,990
Fuel Type
Petrol
Engine
1.5L 4cyl Nat Asp
Power
81kW 142Nm
Transmission
8 Speed CVT Auto
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
0-100km/h
Not Published
Top Speed
Not Published
Electric Range
NA
Consumption¹
6.0 L/100km
CO₂ Emission
139 g/km
ANCAP Safety
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Essence

Pastel Yellow car
Driveaway
$25,990
Fuel Type
Petrol
Engine
1.5L 4cyl Nat Asp
Power
81kW 142Nm
Transmission
8 Speed CVT Auto
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
0-100km/h
Not Published
Top Speed
Not Published
Electric Range
NA
Consumption¹
6.0 L/100km
CO₂ Emission
139 g/km
ANCAP Safety
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Excite Hybrid+

Dover White car
Driveaway
$28,490
Fuel Type
Petrol Hybrid
Engine
1.5L 4cyl Nat Asp
Power
155kW 425Nm
Transmission
3 Speed Auto
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
0-100km/h
8.0 sec
Top Speed
Not Published
Electric Range
NA
Consumption¹
4.3 L/100km
CO₂ Emission
100 g/km
ANCAP Safety
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Essence Hybrid+

Pastel Yellow car
Driveaway
$30,490
Fuel Type
Petrol Hybrid
Engine
1.5L 4cyl Nat Asp
Power
155kW 425Nm
Transmission
3 Speed Auto
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
0-100km/h
8.0 sec
Top Speed
Not Published
Electric Range
NA
Consumption¹
4.3 L/100km
CO₂ Emission
100 g/km
ANCAP Safety
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Vibe

Dover White car

Driveaway

$19,990

1Y Average
$21,237
1Y High
$24,085
1Y Low
$19,990
1Y Change
-$3,451
(14.72%)
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Excite

Dover White car

Driveaway

$23,990

1Y Average
$24,103
1Y High
$26,169
1Y Low
$23,606
1Y Change
-$1,535
(6.01%)
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Essence

Pastel Yellow car

Driveaway

$25,990

1Y Average
$26,118
1Y High
$28,253
1Y Low
$25,690
1Y Change
-$1,619
(5.86%)
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Excite Hybrid+

Dover White car

Driveaway

$28,490

1Y Average
$28,468
1Y High
$28,990
1Y Low
$26,990
1Y Change
-$500
(1.72%)
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Essence Hybrid+

Pastel Yellow car

Driveaway

$30,490

1Y Average
$30,650
1Y High
$31,990
1Y Low
$29,990
1Y Change
-$1,500
(4.69%)
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2026 MG MG3 Vibe front three quarter
Our verdict on theMG3 Petrol
7.4/ 10
Driven byRob Leigh3 Sept 2026

“MG has quietly pushed the MG3 back under $20,000 driveaway, making it the cheapest new car in Australia again, and the compromises that come with that price are smaller than you would expect.”

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Vehicle pricing shown is for new cars only (base model excluding options). Unless otherwise indicated, vehicle pricing is based on the published estimated drive away price where available. (1) Fuel consumption shown is the combined cycle measurement. * Savings vary by model, location and dealer stock. See our Terms of Use for further details.