MG 3 (automobile)

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 Chinese factory in Pukou, Nanjing.[1][2] The MG 3 SW is only on sale in China, and cannot be exported by SAIC.[3]

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.

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 offered as options

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.

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 Thailand, the MG 3 was launched since the 21 June 2018. The models were only in 1.5L engine and four speed automatic. Transmission included 1.5 C, 1.5 D, 1.5 X Sunroof and 1.5 V Sunroof. 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.

The MG 3 has been rated by ANCAP for 2018 as below while it is also loaded with a lot of up to date safety features. Some important safety features include six airbags, passenger air bag cut off switch,  emergency braking assistance, electronic stability program, active cornering brake control system, hill hold control, ABS with electronic brakes, automatic door unlocking in case of accidents, front disk brakes, Direct Tyre pressure monitoring, speed sensitive door locking,  ultra-high tensile steel body, seat belt warning alarm and vehicle immobilizer.[12]