2025 MG 3 price and specs: More affordable entry variant joins hatch range
The MG 3 remains Australia’s favourite light car after being renewed in mid-2024, and it now enters 2025 unchanged, bar the addition of an even cheaper entry variant in the form of the Vibe. Despite the introductory price of $21,990 drive-away, the MG 3 Vibe hasn’t been able to reclaim the title of Australia’s cheapest new car from the smaller Kia Picanto, which starts at $21,340 drive-away. Excluding current discounts, the MG 3 Vibe is $2000 cheaper than the previous entry-level Excite at $23,990 before on-roads. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The two-grade Hybrid+ range typically kicks off at $27,990 before on-roads, but is currently available for as little as $27,888 drive-away. Only the top-spec Hybrid+ Essence exceeds the $30,000 mark. The MG 3 retains a comprehensive suite of standard safety gear, which includes lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert – though the latter two have been removed from the Vibe. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The MG 3 is by far the best-selling vehicle in its segment, holding a 48.4 per cent share in 2024 despite the price increase from the old generation to the new. With 3081 sales to the end of March 2025, the MG 3 is up 6.6 per cent on the 2889 figure during the same period last year, and the addition of a cheaper version should contribute to a further increase in sales. Its closest rivals are now just the Picanto and Suzuki Swift Hybrid, as the cheapest range-opening variants of the Mazda 2 sedan and hatch were axed earlier this year, increasing the model’s starting price by more than $4000. The MG 3 Vibe is now considerably cheaper than the base Swift Hybrid manual ($24,490 before on-roads) and, as mentioned, slightly more expensive than the Picanto Sport manual. At the top of the range, the MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite remains the cheapest electrified vehicle in Australia at $27,990 before on-roads, undercutting the Toyota Yaris Ascent Sport Hybrid at $28,500 before on-roads. Pricing Prices are unchanged from 2024, except that the addition of the range-opening Vibe variant brings the new MG 3 range below $22,000 for the first time. Drive-away offers are currently in place across the range, so we’ve listed prices before on-roads below for clarity. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Drivetrains and Efficiency MG 3 petrol Credit: CarExpert MG 3 Hybrid+ Credit: CarExpert Dimensions Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Servicing and Warranty MG Motor Australia offers a market-leading 10-year, 250,000km warranty for its model range, and MG 3 service intervals are 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MG’s service pricing guide differs between petrol and Hybrid+ MG 3 models, with individual prices detailed below: Safety The MG 3 wears a three-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2024. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment includes: 6 airbags Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) Lane departure warning Lane-keep assist Emergency lane-keep assist Adaptive cruise control Intelligent cruise assist Intelligent speed assist Reversing camera Rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring MG 3 Excite adds: Blind spot monitoring Rear cross-traffic assist The MG 3 Essence and Hybrid+ Essence are the only two grades to receive a surround-view camera. Standard Equipment There are now three distinct MG 3 trim levels, but only the top two are available with the Hybrid+ powertrain. MG 3 Excite Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert 2025 MG 3 Vibe equipment highlights: 15-inch steel wheels Tyre repair kit Halogen headlights LED daytime running lights Automatic headlights Rear fog light Electronic parking brake Auto-hold Traditional gear selector 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen 6-speaker sound system 6-way manual driver’s seat adjustment 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment Polyurethane steering wheel Cloth upholstery Single-zone climate control MG 3 Excite adds: 16-inch alloy wheels Space-saver spare wheel Power-folding, heated side mirrors Push-button start Rear air vent MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite adds: Tyre repair kit (in lieu of spare tyre) Dial-type gear selector 3 drive modes Pedestrian warning sound – external speaker Auto climate control MG 3 Hybrid+ Essence Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert MG 3 Essence adds (over Excite): Projector LED headlights Rain-sensing wipers Sunroof Leatherette and cloth trim Leather-wrapped steering wheel Sunglass compartment Rear map pockets Satellite navigation DAB+ digital radio Connected mobile services (iSmart compatibility) Keyless entry Options Only the range-topping MG 3 Hybrid+ Essence is available with a white interior, a $500 option over the standard black interior. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Colours Seven exterior paint colours are available for the MG 3, and four command a $500 premium. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert No-cost colours: Dover White Pastel Yellow Brighton Blue Metallic Premium colours ($500 each): Sloane Silver Metallic Hampstead Grey Metallic Black Pearl Metallic Diamond Red Metallic MORE: Everything MG 3
