The new MG 3 has been priced at £18,495, making it the most affordable full hybrid automobile on sale within the UK, forward of the Renault Clio and the Toyota Yaris.
MG has additionally revealed specification particulars for the supermini, which is open for order now with deliveries set to start imminently.
Its new Hybrid Plus powertrain – MG’s first non-plug-in hybrid providing – combines a 101bhp 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 107bhp electrical motor to offer a mixed 192bhp and 313lb ft,
That makes it markedly stronger than the Clio and Yaris hybrids – and faster too, with a 0-62mph time of 8.0sec.
Whereas the previous 3 variously supplied a five-speed automated guide or four-speed automated gearbox, from launch the brand new automobile drives its entrance wheels by a three-speed auto, with a guide possibility coming later.
MG touted the efficiency advantages of this method “over the commonly used CVT transmission often found in hybrids”, claiming its three-speeder avoids lag to offer extra responsive acceleration. For reference, the CVT-equipped Yaris wants 9.2sec to finish the 0-62mph dash.
The further poke does not come on the nice expense of effectivity; MG claims the three will provide a mixed 64.2mpg – virtually 20mpg up on its predecessor – and have vastly decreased CO2 emissions, at 100g/km, each figures that stack it up neatly towards its French and Japanese rivals.
The hybrid makes use of a 1.83kWh battery and provides the three sufficient juice to cowl quick distances at speeds of as much as 50mph with the engine off. MG
Inside, the three’s cabin is an all-out departure from its predecessor, ushering in new ‘floating’ twin screens – a 7.0in driver’s show and a ten.25in infotainment touchscreen – that function new-look graphics and are extra responsive.
The 3 will likely be offered in two trim ranges within the UK. The vary opens with the SE, which incorporates smartphone mirroring, 4 USB ports and a rear parking digicam as customary. The £20,495 Trophy provides faux-leather seats (heated within the entrance), keyless entry and a 360deg parking digicam. All automobiles get a set of security gear plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as customary.