The current MG3 was introduced in 2013 and is set to
receive a facelift this year. The 2017 MG3 has leaked in
completely undisguised spy shots that have surfaced on the Chinese web.
The MG3 gets a significantly revised exterior with
the facelift. The new front fascia is apparently inspired by the MG ZS SUV and
incorporates bigger and aggressive headlamps, new design mesh grille, tweaked
central air intake grille, modified bumper and resculpted hood. The profile sees no major changes other than new wheels. At the
rear, changes include new tailgate with the handle moved below, revised bumper
ad tweaked taillights.
Inside, the spy shots show that the 2017 MG3 will
have a new design three-spoke steering wheel, new knobs for HVAC and a standing
display at the middle of the dashboard. This is not to say that more changes
are not possible.
The MG3 is offered with the 1.3-litre NSE engine
that produces 88 hp at 6,000 rpm and 118 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm
and the 1.5-litre VCT NSE 104 hp at 6,000 rpm and 135 Nm of torque
at 4,500 rpm in left-hand drive configuration and with the 1.5-litre Vti-TECH 104 hp at 6,000 rpm and 137 Nm of torque at 4,750 rpm. Transmission
choices include 5-speed manual and 5-speed automated manual. No changes related
to these aspects are known as of now.
