MG3 HYBRID is amazing!

The MG3 Hybrid's entry level on the road price makes it a very appealing choice among its small car rivals. I probably wouldn't bother with the entry-level SE trim as top-spec Trophy trim is not a big step up in price, just a couple of grand more. The MG3 Hybrid gives a comfortable ride, has an efficient hybrid engine which returns over 60mpg and bundles of standard equipment.The list includes 16in alloy wheels, air-con, rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera, automatic headlights and adaptive cruise control. All this kit as standard and a price tag of just over £18,000 will help it compete against rivals, including the similarly affordable Dacia Sandero and Suzuki Swift plus the big names of the small-car market, such as the Honda Jazz, Seat Ibiza, Skoda Fabia and VW Polo.
The MG Hybrid combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor which gives a 191bhp and an official 0-62mph of 8.0 seconds.That’s faster than all its non-hybrid rivals, including the Hyundai i20 and VW Polo, and around a second quicker than the full-hybrid Renault Clio. The MG3 gets a three-speed automatic gearbox and it doesen't hang about when you put your foot down, thanks to assistance from the electric motor.
To make parking really easy, every MG3 comes with rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera and stepping up to Trophy trim upgrades that to a 360-view camera as well as upgrading the standard halogen headlights with bright LED ones. There's a DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring, plus sat-nav are all standard across the range and given the MG3’s price tag, that’s very impressive. Every MG3 gets a 10.25in touchscreen infotainment system. It’s far better than the system in the previous-generation car, and even a slight step up from the set-up in the MG4 EV.
However and disappointingly, the rear-seat is a really weak point of the MG3. Nowadays most small cars have rear seats that split 60/40 and fold, but the MG3's rear bench doesn’t split and instead folds flat as one solid piece. What’s more, once folded, there’s a step up from the boot floor to the seat backs making it difficult to slide larger suitcases in fully. The boot itself has a reasonable 293 litres of storage and has a practical square opening, but the sloping rear seatbacks mean you can only fit three carry-on suitcases and a soft overnight bag in.

Price is where the MG3 really comes into its own, undercutting almost all small car alternatives, including the Suzuki Swift. Only the Citroën C3 and Dacia Sandero will cost you less. Better still, the MG3 is predicted to depreciate slowly, retaining more of its list price after three years than all of its rivals, including the VW Polo. That’s great news because it should keep PCP finance rates competitive or get you more money if you decide to sell in three years.

No matter which trim you go for, the MG3’s hybrid engine will keep running costs low, with an official 63mpg efficiency figure. MG offers a seven-year/80,000-mile warranty and every MG3 comes with a good amount of safety equipment, including automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assist, forward collision warning and plenty of airbags. Upgrading to Trophy trim adds rear cross-traffic alert and blind-zone protection.

Well worth a test drive!

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