Engineering:MG 3 (car)

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MG3
2020 MG3 1.5 DEL front view in Brunei.jpg
2020 MG 3 (Brunei)
Overview
ManufacturerMG Motor (Nanjing/SAIC)
Production2008–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact (B)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorMG ZR

The MG 3 is a subcompact car produced by the Chinese automotive giant SAIC. The first generation, marketed as the MG 3 SW, is based on the British made Rover Streetwise, which itself was based on the Rover 25, while the second generation, introduced in 2011 is marketed simply as the MG 3. It is the most popular Chinese manufactured car currently on sale in the United Kingdom.

First generation (2008-2011)

First generation
China MG 3 2010 StreetWise.jpg
Overview
Production2008–2011
AssemblyPukou, Nanjing, China (Nanjing Automobile)
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedRover Streetwise
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.4 N/K-Series I4 (petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,980 mm (156.7 in)
Width1,736 mm (68.3 in)
Height1,495 mm (58.9 in)

Overview

Rear view (China)

The first generation MG 3 SW is essentially a rebadged version of the Rover Streetwise, which had ceased production in April 2005, after the bankruptcy of predecessor organisation MG Rover. It started production in 2008, at SAIC's China factory in Pukou, Nanjing.[1][2] The MG 3 SW is only on sale in China, and cannot be exported by SAIC.[3]

Engines

Petrol engines
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Top Speed 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) CO
2
emissions
1.4 N/K-Series I4 1,396 cc 76 kW (103 PS; 102 hp) at 6,000 rpm 123 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm 115 mph (185 km/h) 9.7s ___ g/km

Second generation (2011–present)

Second generation
MG 3 II 01 China 2012-04-22.JPG
Overview
Production2011–present
AssemblyPukou, Nanjing, China (Nanjing Automobile)
Longbridge, Birmingham, United Kingdom (until 2016)
Laem Chabang, Thailand (SAIC-CP)
DesignerAnthony Williams-Kenny
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.3 VTi Tech I4 (petrol)
  • 1.5 VTi Tech I4 petrol
Transmission5-speed manual
5-speed semi-automated manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length4,018–4,079 mm (158.2–160.6 in)
Width1,728–1,739 mm (68.0–68.5 in)
Height1,507–1,528 mm (59.3–60.2 in)
Rear view (pre facelift, China)

The new MG 3 was shown at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, in the form of the MG Zero concept car. The new model uses an all new automotive platform with a wheelbase of 2.5 m, featuring MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle. The development work took place in the United Kingdom, with production initially in China.[4]

The car went on sale in China in the spring of 2011. Engine options at launch consist of a choice of 1.3 (1343 cc) and 1.5 litre (1498 cc), rated at 68 kW (91 bhp) and 80 kW (107 bhp) respectively, with either a five speed manual transmission, or an Italian AMT transmission called e shift.[5]

The MG3 supermini has a low insurance (group 4E), and over a million personalisation options. In Thailand, MG3 and Xross were launched 18 March 2015. It has lower price than other cars in same segment, but equipped with more features, such as Moonroof and ESP.

MG 3 Xross

The second generation MG 3 is also available in a crossover style variant (similar to the Rover Streetwise and MG 3 SW), known as the MG 3 Xross.[6] The Xross is only available with the 80 kW (107 hp) 1.5 litre engine.

Pre-facelift (2013)

2018 MG 3 Form Sport VTi-Tech 1.5 Front.jpg
The British MG 3 with a slightly different body kit, alloys and LED daytime running lights.

A restyled version of the MG 3, with a revised front design, was announced in the spring of 2013, with sales in the United Kingdom beginning in September 2013, but only with the 1.5 litre 105 hp (78 kW) engine option.[7]

It was claimed that it would be built for Europe at the Longbridge plant in Birmingham alongside the larger MG6. The MG 3 was assembled there from 2014 until 2016.[8][9]

For 2016, the MG3 received several alterations to improve it: the installation of an EU 6 derivative of the standard 1.5 litre engine, developed by SAIC Motor UK, a stop start was fitted and two tone colour schemes, primarily on the red and yellow MG3's which can have either a black or white roof, were offerd as options

Engines

The MG 3 is only available with a 1.5L Engine, which has received an EU 6 upgrade to reduce emissions, and also the addition of stop start.

Petrol engines
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Top Speed 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) CO
2
emissions
1.3 VTi Tech I4 1,343 cc 93 PS (68 kW; 92 hp) at 6,000 rpm 118 N⋅m (87 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm 111 mph (179 km/h) __._s ___ g/km
1.5 VTi Tech I4 1,498 cc 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 6,000 rpm 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm 113 mph (182 km/h) 10.4s 136 g/km
1.5 VTi Tech EU 6 I4 1,498 cc 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 6,000 rpm 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm 113 mph (182 km/h) 10.4s 124 g/km

Second facelift (2018)

MG 3 2018 Facelift (front)
MG 3 2018 Facelift (rear)
Interior

The MG 3 was revised in 2018 with a facelift to the exterior and a new interior.[10] The interior redesign now includes space for an eight inch touchscreen unit, which is fitted as standard to some models. The 1.5 litre engine received minor modifications to bring it up to EU 6D standards, and now rated at 140g/km for CO
2
emissions.

Chinese models are available with a slightly more powerful 1.5 litre engine option mated to a four speed automatic gearbox.[11] In Brunei, the MG 3 was launched since the middle of 2019. The models were only in 1.5L engine and four speed automatic. Transmission included Core and Excite.

Petrol engines
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Top Speed 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) CO
2
emissions
1.5 VTi Tech EU 6D I4 1,498 cc 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 6,000 rpm 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm 113 mph (182 km/h) 10.4s 140 g/km
1.5 VTi Tech Auto I4 1,498 cc 111 PS (82 kW; 109 hp) at 6,000 rpm 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm

Safety

ASEAN NCAP 2018 MG 3:[12]
Vehicle Category HATCHBACK
Number Of Airbag 2
Score Rating
Overall 48.80/100.00
Adult Occupant Protection 14.09/36.00
Frontal Impact -
Side Impact 14.09/16.00
Head Protection Technology -
Child Occupant Protection 31.43/49.00
Frontal Impact 9.74/16.00
Side Impact 8.00/8.00
Safety Assist 9.50/18.00
Effective Braking & Avoidance 8.00/8.00
Seatbelt Reminders 1.50/6.00
Blind Spot Technology -
Advanced SATs -

Sales

Calendar Year Thailand
2015 3,183[13]
2016 5,427[14]
2017 6,565[15]
2018 5,908

References

  1. "China Motor Vehicle Documentation Centre – Now in Production". Chinese Cars. http://www.chinesecars.net/index.php?page=5. Retrieved 2009-11-08. 
  2. "SAIC MG3 Review". Illustration of Chinese Car. 2010-01-02. http://www.auto-chinese.com/saic/saic-new-mg3-review-appearance/. Retrieved 2010-11-02. 
  3. Ash (2007-04-26). "Are MG Streetwise?". China Car Times. http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/04/26/are-mg-streetwise/. Retrieved 2012-04-13. 
  4. Ash (2011-06-29). "MG3 – in review". http://www.chinacartimes.com/2011/07/29/mg3-in-review/. Retrieved 2012-04-13. 
  5. "Specification". MG Motor. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130504053729/http://www.saicmg.com/mg3/configure/. Retrieved 29 April 2013. 
  6. "MG3 Xross Sighted Out Again". China Car Times. 2011-06-01. http://www.chinacartimes.com/2011/06/01/mg3-xross-sighted-out-again/. Retrieved 2012-02-06. 
  7. White, Rory (27 September 2013). "2013 MG3 review". What Car?. http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/mg/mg3/2013-mg3-review/1210266. Retrieved 8 October 2013. 
  8. "MG's TF cabrio axed". Auto Express. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/260905/mgs_tf_cabrio_axed.html. Retrieved 2012-02-06. 
  9. "MG will end UK production". AutoNews.com. 2016-09-23. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20160923/ANE/160929905/mg-will-end-uk-production. Retrieved 2017-06-09. 
  10. "MG gives MG3 supermini extensive makeover with 2018 facelift". 17 August 2018. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mg/mg3/104367/mg-gives-mg3-supermini-extensive-makeover-with-2018-facelift. Retrieved 25 August 2018. 
  11. "Features & Specs". http://classic.saicmg.com/english/mg3/configure/. Retrieved 25 August 2018. 
  12. "MG 3" (in en-US). 2018-07-11. https://aseancap.org/v2/?p=4189. 
  13. "Thailand cars sales report 2015". HeadlightMag.com. Thailand. http://www.headlightmag.com/salesreport_total2015/. 
  14. "Thailand cars sales report 2016". HeadlightMag.com. Thailand. http://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-december-2016/. 
  15. "Thailand cars sales report 2017". HeadlightMag.com. Thailand. http://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-december-2017/. 

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