MG 3

MG3
Overview
Manufacturer MG Motor (Nanjing/SAIC)
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact (B)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

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

MG3 SW
Overview
Manufacturer MG Motor (Nanjing)
Production Nanjing Automobile Pukou, Nanjing, China
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact (B)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.4 L I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic

About

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 the Chinese market, and cannot be exported by SAIC.[3]

MG 3 SW (rear)

Engines

Petrol engines
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Top Speed 0-60 mph CO2 emissions
1.4 N/K-SeriesI41,396 cc76 kW (103 PS; 102 hp) at 6,000 rpm123 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm115 mph9.7s___ g/km

Second generation

MG3
2018 MG 3
Overview
Manufacturer MG Motor (SAIC Motor)
Production 2011–present (China)
2013–2016 (MG Motor Longbridge) (United Kingdom)
2015–present (Thailand)
Assembly Laem Chabang, Thailand (CPG)
Longbridge, United Kingdom[4]
Pukou, Nanjing, China
Designer Anthony Williams-Kenny
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact (B)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.3 L I4 (petrol)
1.5 L I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
5-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length 3,999 mm (157.4 in)
4,079 mm (160.6 in) (Xross)
Width 1,728 mm (68.0 in)
1,739 mm (68.5 in) (Xross)
Height 1,517 mm (59.7 in)
1,528 mm (60.2 in) (Xross)
Kerb weight 1,125–1,190 kg (2,480–2,624 lb)
MG 3 2012 (front)
MG 3 2012 (rear)

The new MG 3 was showcased 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,[6] with either a five speed manual transmission, or an Italian AMT transmission called e shift.

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

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.[7] The Xross is only available with the 80 kW (107 hp) 1.5 litre engine.

Facelift 2013

The British MG 3 with a slightly different body kit, alloys and LED daytime running lights.

A facelifted version of the MG 3, with a revised front design, was announced in the spring of 2013, with sales in the United Kingdom commencing 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 MG 3 was assembled there from 2014 until 2016.[9][10]

For 2016, the MG3 received several upgrades to improve the refinement of the MG3. The main upgrade is the installation of an EU 6 derivative of the standard 1.5 litre engine, developed by SAIC Motor UK. A stop start was also fitted. There was also an addition of two-tone colour schemes, primarily on the red and yellow MG3's which can be equipped with either a black or white roof, similar to the Audi A1.

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 CO2 emissions
1.3 VTi-TechI41,343 cc93 PS (68 kW; 92 hp) at 6,000 rpm118 N⋅m (87 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm111 mph__._s___ g/km
1.5 VTi-TechI41,498 cc106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 6,000 rpm137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm113 mph10.4s136 g/km
1.5 VTi-Tech EU 6I41,498 cc106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 6,000 rpm137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm113 mph10.4s124 g/km

Facelift 2018

MG 3 2018 facelift (front)
MG 3 2018 facelift (rear)

The MG 3 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]

Petrol engines
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Top Speed 0-60 mph CO2 emissions
1.5 VTi-Tech EU 6DI41,498 cc106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 6,000 rpm137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm113 mph10.4s140 g/km
1.5 VTi-Tech autoI41,498 cc111 PS (82 kW; 109 hp) at 6,000 rpm150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm

The MG3 has featured in a series of advertisements for the popular supermarket Tienda Inglesa, where a protagonist is chased across a supermarket by a policeman to the theme tune of The Benny Hill Show, before driving away in a blue MG3 with a roof featuring the Union Jack.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "China Motor Vehicle Documentation Centre – Now in Production". Chinese Cars. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
  2. ↑ "SAIC MG3 Review". Illustration of Chinese Car. 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
  3. ↑ Ash (2007-04-26). "Are MG Streetwise?". China Car Times. Retrieved 2012-04-13.
  4. ↑ "MG unveils new super-mini at Longbridge". Express and Star. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  5. ↑ Ash (2011-06-29). "MG3 – in review". Retrieved 2012-04-13.
  6. ↑ "Specification". MG Motor. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "MG3 Xross Sighted Out Again". China Car Times. 2011-06-01. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
  8. ↑ White, Rory (27 September 2013). "2013 MG3 review". What Car?. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  9. ↑ "MG's TF cabrio axed". Auto Express. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
  10. ↑ "MG will end UK production". AutoNews.com. 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2017-06-09.
  11. ↑ "MG gives MG3 supermini extensive makeover with 2018 facelift". Auto Express. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  12. ↑ "Features & Specs". SAIC MG. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  13. ↑ "Tienda Inglesa MG Promo". YouTube. 3 March 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
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