Future models - MG - MG3Revealed: MG’s city friendly cruiserMG3 aims to take on Mini and Citroen’s DS line with a customisable city hatchbackGalleryClick to see larger images 13 Jun 2013 By BARRY PARK REBORN British/Chinese marque MG has unveiled the latest car in its growing line-up – the five-door MG3 light-sized hatch. Revealed at Chinese parent company SAIC Motor’s European Design Centre in Birmingham, the latest MG takes a page from the book of both Citroen’s DS-branded cars and Mini, allowing owners to individualise their vehicles via a long list of add-ons and accessories. Due off MG’s Birmingham assembly line later this year, few details have leaked out about the MG3. However, it was revealed that the car will use a 77kW 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels – about the same as Volkswagen’s turbocharged 1.2-litre engine that powers the Polo city car. According to MG, it will use a five-speed manual gearbox. Looking like a cross between a BMW 1 Series and the Citroen DS3, the MG will have a choice of 10 external paint colours and up to 10 different stick-on decals, including the iconic Mini-inspired British flag, and a smattering of smiley faces. “Roof, side and bonnet graphics will allow owners to personalise their own MG3,” the car-maker said. “Interior trims, wheels, vents, surrounds and mats will all be available in a choice of designs, colours and finishes allowing you to make your MG3 truly personal.” According to MG, the range will start with 16-inch alloy wheels, and include signature “hockey stick” LED daytime running lights set around a black mesh grille, and sportier body plastics. It includes blacked-out pillars to give the look of a floating roof – another Mini signature. The car-maker says the front seats are styled to open up rear legroom in the four-metre-long car. MG’s Australian importer has flagged that the MG3 is a high priority for its showroom, with the car likely to be a starter here early next year. As for pricing? Citroen’s smart-looking 88kW three-door DS3 range starts from a snip under $28,000, while the cheapest Mini that money can buy is the $25,600 three-door, steel-wheeled Ray fitted with a 72kW 1.6-litre engine. Expect the five-door MG3 to cut under that price band. Read moreAll future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen MG3 pricingMotor industry news |
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