This is the all-new MG 3. It’s a complete revamp of the supermini, and now features a fancy hybrid powertrain.
There’s been a thorough overhaul of its design, with the MG 3’s new wider, fatter grille, sharply angled lights and front bumper treatment certainly making it look upset about...something. Could just be smug, mind.
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Not least because MG now proudly proclaims the new 3 is the fastest accelerating hybrid in its segment, with a 0-100kph time of eight seconds flat. The hybrid Toyota Yaris can only manage 9.7sec.
Ah yes, hybrid. Taking on the likes of the Peugeot 208 and Vauxhall Corsa, the MG 3 now gets a 100kW electric motor coupled with a 1.5-litre four-pot engine and three-speed auto ’box. Together it all produces 191hp, while the juice from a 1.83kWh battery is supplied by a separate generator and helps to deliver acceleration up to motorway speeds in five swift seconds.
The MG 3's hybrid system automatically toggles between five different drive modes to return a claimed fuel economy of 27km/L and just 100g/km CO2. There are a further three manually selectable drive modes, each of which is fairly self-explanatory: Eco, Standard, and Sport. MG reckons it'll be a hoot to drive, too.
And finally, it’ll come in two specs, SE and Trophy. There’s a decent sweep of infotainment—including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—and safety tech as standard, while the higher trim includes fake-cow upholstery, keyless entry, a 360-degree parking camera, and heated front seats and wheel.
Oh, and it's got a bigger boot. The ‘biggest boot in the B-segment,’ no less. Should this make its way to the Philippines?
More photos of the 2024 MG 3:
NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
