MG3 | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | SAIC Motor |
Production | 2008–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Supermini (B) |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | MG ZR Rover 25 |
The MG3 is a small car produced by the Chinese automotive company SAIC under the British MG marque. The first generation, marketed as the MG3 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 MG3.
First generation | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Nanjing Automobile |
Production | 2008–2011 |
Assembly | China: Pukou, Nanjing (Nanjing Automobile) |
Designer | Peter Stevens |
Body and chassis | |
Related | Rover Streetwise |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.4 L N/K-Series I4 |
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) |
The first generation MG3 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 MG3 SW was only sold in China, and cannot be exported by SAIC. [3]
Petrol engines | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | SAIC Motor |
Model code | ZP11 [4] |
Production | 2011–2024 |
Assembly | China: Pukou, Nanjing (Nanjing Automobile) United Kingdom: Longbridge, Birmingham (all parts, until 2016) Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP) |
Designer | Anthony Williams-Kenny |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed MG AMT SeleMatic 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 second-generation MG3 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. [5]
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. [6]
The second generation MG3 is also available in a crossover style variant (similar to the Rover Streetwise and MG3 SW), known as the MG3 Xross. [7] The Xross is only available with the 80 kW (107 hp) 1.5 litre engine.
A restyled version of the MG3, 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. [8]
It was claimed that it would be built for Europe at the Longbridge plant in Birmingham alongside the larger MG6. The MG3 was assembled there from 2014 until 2016. [9] [10]
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 offered as options.
The MG 3 is only available with a 1.5-litre 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 |
MG unveiled the MG3 Trophy Championship concept car at the MG90 event at Silverstone in June 2014.
The MG3 Trophy Championship concept, based on the MG3 production vehicle platform and created to highlight in-house engineering, design and calibration capabilities by SMTC UK at Longbridge, continues the MG tradition of club racing.
The racing concept was created solely by a team of engineers, managed by Vehicle Engineering Specialist Adrian Guyll, and based at SAIC Motor's European Design and Technical Centre (SMTC), located alongside MG Motor UK at the Longbridge site in Birmingham.
Specifications:
The MG3 was revised in 2018 with a facelift to the exterior and a new interior. [11] 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. [12] In Thailand, the MG3 was launched on 21 June 2018. The models were only in 1.5L engine and four speed automatic. Transmission included 1.5 C, 1.5 D, 1.5 X Sunroof and 1.5 V Sunroof. 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 (15S4C) | I4 | 1,498 cc | 111 PS (82 kW; 109 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | |||
The MG3 was crash tested by Euro NCAP in 2014, receiving a score of 3 out of 5 stars for safety, with a 69% score for adult protection (lower than the 90% result for the Mitsubishi Mirage), [13] which was valid in accordance with Euro NCAP's testing standards until June 2020. According to analysis of the results of multiple crash tests by Euro NCAP, a number of issues were found including the driver's head bottoming out on the steering wheel through the airbag; "The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact. The airbags of both the driver and the passenger were not sufficiently inflated to prevent the head 'bottoming out', through the fabric of the airbag, against the steering wheel and dashboard, respectively. [...] However, structures in the dashboard were considered a risk to occupants of different sizes or to those sat in different positions and protection of the knee/femur/pelvis area was rated as marginal". [14] In a rear impact test, the crash test dummy measurements produced marginal results for front seat whiplash protection, and poor protection for rear seat occupants, the lowest score possible.
The facelifted MG3 did not involve a change to the basic architecture underpinning the vehicle, with the design carrying over the same overall shape, and thus the protection afforded by the chassis has not changed throughout the production of the second generation MG3. The rating of 3 out of 5 stars remained unchanged during Euro NCAP's annual review in July 2018, for the facelifted variant. [14]
The MG3 has not been crash tested, nor rated by ANCAP. [15] [16] The facelifted variant lacks any active safety features such as autonomous emergency braking, [17] instead including basic safety provisions such as six airbags (two prior to the facelift), passenger airbag cut off switch, emergency braking assistance, electronic stability control, active cornering brake control system, hill hold control, ABS with electronic brakes, automatic door unlocking in case of accidents, front disk brakes, tyre pressure monitoring, speed sensitive door locking, ultra-high tensile steel body, seat belt warning alarm and vehicle immobilizer. [18]
An MG3 was tested by ASEAN NCAP in May 2018, producing a poor score of 2 stars out of a possible 5, with the car receiving a score of 0 in the frontal impact test due to poor protection of the driver's head, causing it to bottom out through the airbag as found in Euro NCAP's testing. Contrastingly, ASEAN NCAP found that the test vehicle protected the occupant's legs better, "The model was tested by Euro NCAP in 2014 however, the performance for both NCAPs are different. In ASEAN NCAP test, the MG3 performed better in the lower legs area. Nevertheless, the driver's head sustained serious injury compared to Euro NCAP's." [19]
Third generation | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | SAIC Motor |
Production | 2024–present |
Assembly | China: Pukou, Nanjing (Nanjing Automobile) Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP) |
Designer | Oleg Son |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (Hybrid+) |
Power output |
|
Transmission | |
Hybrid drivetrain | Power-split (Hybrid+) |
Battery |
|
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
Length | 4,113 mm (161.9 in) |
Width | 1,797 mm (70.7 in) |
Height | 1,502 mm (59.1 in) |
Curb weight | 1,285 kg (2,833 lb) |
The third-generation MG 3 was officially revealed on 26 February 2024 at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. [21] For the first time, it is available with a Hybrid+ hybrid electric powertrain. [22] [23]
The third-generation model of the MG 3 marks the first time it is available in other European markets instead of being solely limited to the UK, with European sales commenced in March 2024. For the European market, the MG 3 is only offered with the 1.5-litre Hybrid+ petrol hybrid. [21] [24]
The third-generation MG 3 was launched in the Middle East such as GCC markets, Lebanon and Iraq on 26 February 2024. It is powered by the 1.5-litre petrol engine and it is offered in three trim levels; STD, COM and LUX. [25]
The third-generation MG 3 was launched in Mexico on 23 May 2024, with four trim levels: Cool, Style, Excite and Elegance. It is available with either a conventional 1.5-litre petrol or a 1.5-litre Hybrid+ petrol hybrid. [26]
The third-generation MG 3 was launched in the Philippines on 4 June 2024, alongside the G50 Plus. For the Philippines market, the MG 3 is available with four trim levels: Standard, Comfort, Luxury and Hybrid; it is available with either a conventional 1.5-litre petrol or a 1.5-litre Hybrid+ petrol hybrid. [27]
The third-generation MG 3 was launched in Australia on 12 June 2024, with two trim levels: Excite and Essence; it is available with either a conventional 1.5-litre petrol or a 1.5-litre Hybrid+ petrol hybrid. [28]
The third-generation MG 3 was launched in Thailand on 16 July 2024 with pricing released later on 20 August, with two trim levels: D and X; it is only available with the 1.5-litre Hybrid+ petrol hybrid. [29] [30]
Calendar Year | Thailand |
---|---|
2015 | 3,183 [31] |
2016 | 5,427 [32] |
2017 | 6,565 [33] |
2018 | 5,908 |
2019 | |
2020 | 4,856 [34] |
The Toyota Vitz is a subcompact car produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota from 1999 to 2019 in a three- or five-door hatchback body styles. The "Vitz" nameplate was used consistently in Japan, while most international markets received the same vehicle as the Toyota Yaris, or as the Toyota Echo in some markets for the first generation. The Vitz was available in Japan from Toyota's Netz Store dealerships. Toyota began production in Japan and later assembled the vehicle in other Asian countries and in France.
The Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It is named after the city of Tucson, Arizona.
The Kia Sportage is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993 through five generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sportage transitioned to a car-based platform which placed it into the compact crossover SUV class, and was originally developed alongside the Hyundai Tucson and since the fifth-generation model launched in 2021, in two sizes with different wheelbase lengths for different markets, alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento.
The Suzuki Swift is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by Suzuki. The vehicle is classified as a B-segment marque in the European single market, a segment referred to as a supermini in the British Isles. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the rebadged Suzuki Cultus in numerous export markets since 1984. The Swift became its own model in 2004. Currently, the Swift is positioned between Ignis and Baleno in Suzuki's global hatchback lineup.
The Kia Rio is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.
The Hyundai Accent, or Hyundai Verna is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most international markets, including the US, retained the "Accent" name. The "Accent" name is an abbreviation of Advanced Compact Car of Epoch-making New Technology.
The Kia Sorento is a series of two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive family SUVs manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2002 through four generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sorento transitioned to a larger car-based platform which placed it into the mid-size crossover SUV class, and has been developed alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe. As of 2022, the Sorento is positioned between the smaller Sportage and the larger Telluride in Kia's SUV global lineup.
The Kia Picanto is a city car that has been produced by the South Korean car manufacturer, Kia, since 2003. Other names of the car include Kia Morning in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Chile, Kia EuroStar in Taiwan, Kia New Morning in Vietnam and the Naza Suria or Naza Picanto in Malaysia. The Picanto is primarily manufactured at the Donghee joint-venture plant in Seosan, South Korea, though some countries locally assemble complete knock-down versions of the car.
The Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured and marketed by Honda over three generations.
The Toyota Innova is a series of multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Toyota since 2004, mainly sold with three-row seating.
The Hyundai i10 is a city car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2007. It replaced the Hyundai Atos in the model line-up, and was initially available only as a five-door hatchback body style. The third generation i10 was unveiled in India on 7 August 2019 and launched on 20 August 2019, offered in 10 variants across petrol and diesel engines as well as manual and automatic transmissions. There is also a sedan derivative, the Hyundai Xcent and the Hyundai Aura.
The Hyundai i20 is a supermini hatchback produced by Hyundai since 2008. The i20 made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008, and sits between the i10 and i30. The i20 replaces the Getz in nearly all of its markets, while several markets received the slightly larger Accent/Verna hatchback to replace it instead.
The MG6 is a compact car which has been produced by MG since 2010. It is slotted slightly above the compact sedan MG GT, and the compact hatchback MG 5.
The MG 5 is a series of compact cars that has been produced by SAIC Motor under the MG marque since 2012. The first generation MG 5 was launched on 28 March 2012 in China, and shares the same automotive platform as the Roewe 350 saloon car.
The Honda Amaze is a sedan produced by Honda since 2013. Slotted below the City sedan, it is the smallest Honda sedan model as of 2022, with all generations measured less than 4 m (157.5 in) in length. It is mainly marketed in India, where sub-4-metre cars are given a lower excise duty compared to longer vehicles.
The Haval H6 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor under the Haval marque since 2011. It was introduced at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. It produced with both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive drivetrain.
The Suzuki Baleno is a subcompact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki in India since September 2015 with a hatchback body style.
The MG ZS is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque. Announced at the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show in China, the MG ZS is the second SUV to be produced under the MG marque after the MG GS. It is positioned below the larger HS, and above the smaller MG 3 hatchback. Since 2018, the ZS is available with a battery electric version called the ZS EV or EZS in China.
The Toyota Corolla (E210) is the twelfth generation of the Corolla, a compact car (C-segment) manufactured by Toyota. Introduced in 2018, this generation has also grown to include hatchback and estate configurations in addition to the saloon (sedan).
The MG HS is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque. The vehicle was launched in 2018, replacing the MG GS. In MG's global line-up, the HS is positioned above the subcompact ZS. The second generation HS was launched in 2024 as a rebranded and redesigned version of the Chinese market second generation Roewe RX5.