MG3 (automobile)
| MG3 | |
|---|---|
 2020 MG 3 (Brunei) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | MG Motor (Nanjing/SAIC) |
| Production | 2008–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact (B) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | MG ZR Rover 200 / 25 |
The MG 3 is a subcompact car produced by the Chinese automotive giant SAIC. The first generation, marketed as the MG 3 SW, is based on the British made Rover Streetwise, which itself was based on the Rover 25, while the second generation, introduced in 2011 is marketed simply as the MG 3. It is the most popular Chinese manufactured car currently on sale in the United Kingdom.
First generation (2008-2011)
| First generation | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2008–2011 |
| Assembly | Pukou, Nanjing, China (Nanjing Automobile) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Rover Streetwise |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 3,980 mm (156.7 in) |
| Width | 1,736 mm (68.3 in) |
| Height | 1,495 mm (58.9 in) |
Overview
The first generation MG 3 SW is essentially a rebadged version of the Rover Streetwise, which had ceased production in April 2005, after the bankruptcy of predecessor organisation MG Rover. It started production in 2008, at SAIC's Chinese factory in Pukou, Nanjing.[1][2] The MG 3 SW is only on sale in China, and cannot be exported by SAIC.[3]
Engines
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| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Top Speed | 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | CO2 emissions |
| 1.4 N/K-Series | I4 | 1,396 cc | 76 kW (103 PS; 102 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 123 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 115 mph (185 km/h) | 9.7s | ___ g/km |
Second generation (2011–present)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2011–present |
| Assembly | Pukou, Nanjing, China (Nanjing Automobile) Longbridge, Birmingham, United Kingdom (until 2016) Laem Chabang, Thailand (SAIC-CP) |
| Designer | Anthony Williams-Kenny |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed semi-automated manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm (99.2 in) |
| Length | 4,018–4,079 mm (158.2–160.6 in) |
| Width | 1,728–1,739 mm (68.0–68.5 in) |
| Height | 1,507–1,528 mm (59.3–60.2 in) |
The new MG 3 was shown at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, in the form of the MG Zero concept car. The new model uses an all new automotive platform with a wheelbase of 2.5 m, featuring MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle. The development work took place in the United Kingdom, with production initially in China.[4]
The car went on sale in China in the spring of 2011. Engine options at launch consist of a choice of 1.3 (1343 cc) and 1.5 litre (1498 cc), rated at 68 kW (91 bhp) and 80 kW (107 bhp) respectively, with either a five speed manual transmission, or an Italian AMT transmission called e shift.[5]
The MG3 supermini has a low insurance (group 4E), and over a million personalisation options. In Thailand, MG3 and Xross were launched 18 March 2015. It has lower price than other cars in same segment, but equipped with more features, such as Moonroof and ESP.
MG 3 Xross
The second generation MG 3 is also available in a crossover style variant (similar to the Rover Streetwise and MG 3 SW), known as the MG 3 Xross.[6] The Xross is only available with the 80 kW (107 hp) 1.5 litre engine.
Pre-facelift (2013)
A restyled version of the MG 3, with a revised front design, was announced in the spring of 2013, with sales in the United Kingdom beginning in September 2013, but only with the 1.5 litre 105 hp (78 kW) engine option.[7]
It was claimed that it would be built for Europe at the Longbridge plant in Birmingham alongside the larger MG6. The MG 3 was assembled there from 2014 until 2016.[8][9]
For 2016, the MG3 received several alterations to improve it: the installation of an EU 6 derivative of the standard 1.5 litre engine, developed by SAIC Motor UK, a stop start was fitted and two tone colour schemes, primarily on the red and yellow MG3's which can have either a black or white roof, were offerd as options
Engines
The MG 3 is only available with a 1.5L Engine, which has received an EU 6 upgrade to reduce emissions, and also the addition of stop start.
| Petrol engines | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Top Speed | 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | CO2 emissions |
| 1.3 VTi Tech | I4 | 1,343 cc | 93 PS (68 kW; 92 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 118 N⋅m (87 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm | 111 mph (179 km/h) | __._s | ___ g/km |
| 1.5 VTi Tech | I4 | 1,498 cc | 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 113 mph (182 km/h) | 10.4s | 136 g/km |
| 1.5 VTi Tech EU 6 | I4 | 1,498 cc | 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 113 mph (182 km/h) | 10.4s | 124 g/km |
Second facelift (2018)
The MG 3 was revised in 2018 with a facelift to the exterior and a new interior.[10] The interior redesign now includes space for an eight inch touchscreen unit, which is fitted as standard to some models. The 1.5 litre engine received minor modifications to bring it up to EU 6D standards, and now rated at 140g/km for CO2 emissions.
Chinese models are available with a slightly more powerful 1.5 litre engine option mated to a four speed automatic gearbox.[11] In Brunei, the MG 3 was launched since the middle of 2019. The models were only in 1.5L engine and four speed automatic. Transmission included Core and Excite.
| Petrol engines | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Top Speed | 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | CO2 emissions |
| 1.5 VTi Tech EU 6D | I4 | 1,498 cc | 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 113 mph (182 km/h) | 10.4s | 140 g/km |
| 1.5 VTi Tech Auto | I4 | 1,498 cc | 111 PS (82 kW; 109 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | |||
Safety
| Vehicle Category | HATCHBACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Airbag | 2 | |
| Score | Rating | |
| Overall | 48.80/100.00 |  
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| Adult Occupant Protection | 14.09/36.00 |
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| Frontal Impact | - | |
| Side Impact | 14.09/16.00 | |
| Head Protection Technology | - | |
| Child Occupant Protection | 31.43/49.00 |
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| Frontal Impact | 9.74/16.00 | |
| Side Impact | 8.00/8.00 | |
| Safety Assist | 9.50/18.00 |
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| Effective Braking & Avoidance | 8.00/8.00 | |
| Seatbelt Reminders | 1.50/6.00 | |
| Blind Spot Technology | - | |
| Advanced SATs | - | |
Sales
| Calendar Year | Thailand |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,183[13] |
| 2016 | 5,427[14] |
| 2017 | 6,565[15] |
| 2018 | 5,908 |
References
- ^ "China Motor Vehicle Documentation Centre – Now in Production". Chinese Cars. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
- ^ "SAIC MG3 Review". Illustration of Chinese Car. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2010.
- ^ Ash (26 April 2007). "Are MG Streetwise?". China Car Times. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
- ^ Ash (29 June 2011). "MG3 – in review". Retrieved 13 April 2012.
- ^ "Specification". MG Motor. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ^ "MG3 Xross Sighted Out Again". China Car Times. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ White, Rory (27 September 2013). "2013 MG3 review". What Car?. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ "MG's TF cabrio axed". Auto Express. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ "MG will end UK production". AutoNews.com. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ^ "MG gives MG3 supermini extensive makeover with 2018 facelift". Auto Express. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Features & Specs". SAIC MG. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "MG 3". Aseancap. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Thailand cars sales report 2015". HeadlightMag.com. Thailand. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Thailand cars sales report 2016". HeadlightMag.com. Thailand. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Thailand cars sales report 2017". HeadlightMag.com. Thailand. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
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