“MG3 will no longer be a sub-$20k car” – MG Australia 

MG Australia has confirmed that there will seemingly be a large mark enlarge for its next-technology MG3, which debuts at the present time at the Geneva Motor Show.

A spokesperson from MG Australia launched at the present time that “because of traits in technology, security and specification, the MG3 revealed at the Geneva Motor Show will imply the everyday model will now now now not be a sub-$20,000 car when it launches in Australia this year”.

The Chinese language automaker has confirmed that there will seemingly be a $5000 mark enlarge, and whereas staunch pricing is but to be launched, Chasing Autos expects that the MG3 will seemingly now birth from around $25,000 driveaway.

For reference, the outgoing MG3 Core model presently starts from exact $19,990 driveaway, handiest bested on mark by the unique Kia Picanto.

The unique MG3 is anticipated in Australian showrooms by the heart of 2024.

What dwell we set aside a question to from the MG3 in 2024?

Despite the $5000 mark enlarge, the MG3 is living to alter into safer and furthermore seemingly to be a long way more efficient because of a brand unique hybrid machine.

Both hybrid and ICE powertrains are confirmed for a 2024 Australian unencumber. Hybrid specification is but to be confirmed, but it’s anticipated to be a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electrical motor to function a reported 130kW of mixed energy.

It’s furthermore seemingly that the prevailing 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with outputs of 82kW/150Nm will dwell for the non-hybrid engine.

Within, unique photos conceal that the MG3 will develop the same conceal setup as its MG4 electrical cousin, which suggestions a 10.25-hobble touchscreen with a 7.0-hobble digital instrument cluster.

In another case, MG is keeping tight-lipped about customary specification, on the opposite hand we can even learn the next feature additions:

• Expanded active security and driver help
• Same outdated LED headlights and daytime operating lights
• Hybrid records lisp in core conceal
• Partial or full PU faux leather upholstery
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto