MG has updated the
MG3 supermini for the 2018 model year in the UK, outfitting it with a plethora
of styling changes and offering with a seven year/80,000 mile (128,000 km)
warranty. The front-end has received the most obvious modifications. A grille
inspired by the ZS crossover is present, there’s a pair of redesigned
headlights and a new bumper with aggressive air intakes and sharp edges.
The automaker has
also fitted a new rear bumper, 16-inch alloy wheels, color contrasting wing
mirrors, a selection of roof and bodywork graphic packs and six exterior paint
colors. Updates for the MG3 continue in the cabin, where an eight-inch
touchscreen infotainment unit is now standard on the Excite and Exclusive
variants. This unit is also featured on the ZS but, for some reason, navigation
isn’t available. Fortunately, Apple CarPlay is standard, but Android Auto
hasn’t been included. Rounding out the updates is the same multifunction
steering wheel as the ZS.
Mechanically, the car remains largely the same as the pre-facelift model.
This means that the sole powertrain available is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder
petrol unit delivering 105 hp and 137 Nm of torque. Coupled to this engine is a
five-speed manual transmission sending power to the front wheels. The MG3 will reach 96 km/h in 10.4 seconds and a top speed of 173 km/h.
Pricing in the UK
starts at £ 9,495 for the entry-level Explore version. Customers can
also opt for the £ 11,395 Excite model complete with 16-inch alloy
wheels, a rear spoiler, updated side skirts, the aforementioned infotainment
system, and some other features. Topping out the range is the MG MG3 Exclusive,
priced from £ 12,795.
