MG is on the verge of introducing the all-new MG3 hatchback. Camouflaged test mules were already spotted testing in China in August and later in Australia where the vehicle reached for trials & tests, not to mention MG3 has been the bestselling car in the Australian market for several years in a row.
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Images of the camouflaged test mules hint that the all-new 3rd gen MG3 hatchback will feature the brand’s latest design language showing a radical departure from the styling trends of the current generation model, which debuted way back in 2011 and has received multiple facelifts since then. It almost looks like a hatchback version of the MG5 (which is also known as MG GT in various markets).
Now thanks to the folks at Which Car who have come up with renderings of the all-new MG3, giving us a good idea of how the latest generation model will look like.
As seen in spy shots, the interior will also be completely overhauled and will be much similar to what is there in the MG5 sedan. There will be a double-D cut multi-function steering wheel, and two freestanding screens on the dashboard, one behind the steering wheel acting as an instrument panel while the other as a central multimedia unit. The center stack will get a rotary dial for gear selection instead of a traditional lever, with an electronic parking brake & other functions adjacent to it. For the first time, the MG3 will sport a sunroof as well.
As per sources, the all-new MG3 will be offered with a hybrid powertrain option while the company will be keeping the traditional gasoline engine version alive as well. The hybrid setup in 3rd gen MG3 will include a 1.5L engine with 109 hp and 142 Nm that works in tandem with an electric motor with 95 hp and 200 Nm. A turbocharged engine option is also on the cards, but it hasn’t been confirmed by MG yet.
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However, MG says there won’t be a pure electric version as the company wants to keep it an affordable offering. Nevertheless, safety equipment is expected to get a massive boost too. Reports also suggest that MG3 will be sold with various names in different markets across the globe. The all-new MG3 is expected to make its debut during the first quarter of 2024.
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