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MG Motor UK MG3 Hatchback 1.5 Hybrid SE 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	SE
Price	£19,295
Battery Capacity	1.8
Engine Power - BHP	194
Acceleration	8
Top Speed	106 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	64.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	100
Length	4113 mm
Width	1797 mm
Height	1502 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	241 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1298 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" Colour touchscreen
3 driving modes Normal, Eco, Sport
3 Energy regeneration modes (1, 2, 3)
7" Driver display
Adaptive cruise control
Android Auto
Apple car play
Bluetooth connection
Driver attention alert system
E-call
Forward collision warning
Intelligent speed limit assist
Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
PAS
Rear parking camera with sensor
Reverse parking sensors
Satellite navigation with speed limit recognition
Traffic jam assist
Trip computer

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
DAB audio
iSmart phone connectivity
Radio, MP3 and AUX/USB
USB ports (2x front, 1x rear)

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamps
Body colour bumpers
Body coloured door handles
Body coloured electrically adjustable heated door mirrors
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down
Halogen projector headlights
Intelligent headlamp control
LED centre brake light
LED daytime running lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear window defogger
Rear wiper

Interior Features

12V socket
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Automatic air conditioning
Boot space lamp
Driver 6-way adjustable seat
Fabric upholstery
Front centre armrest with storage
Front cup holders
Front headrests
Front interior courtesy light with time delay and reading lights
Front sun visors with driver and passenger mirrors
Multifunction steering wheel
One piece folding rear seat
Passenger 4-way adjustable seat
Reach and rake 4 way adjust steering column
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

2 x adjustable rear head rests
3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
Drivers seatbelt reminder
Dual front airbags
EBA
Electric parking brake with autohold
ESP
Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
Front side airbags
Hill start assist
Rear child locks
Rear isofix x2
Side curtain airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm & Engine Immobiliser
Remote Central Locking with Fold-away Key

Wheels

16" Atlas alloy wheel
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.8
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	100

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	16:0.5
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	72
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	3 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb

64.2

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	23A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	7
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	74
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	73
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	81
NCAP Safety Assist %	69
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	80000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8
Engine Power - BHP	194
Engine Power - RPM	5171
Engine Torque - NM	425
Engine Torque - RPM	2586
Top Speed	106 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ATLAS
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1502 mm
Length	4113 mm
Wheelbase	2570 mm
Width	1797 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2014 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	36
Gross Vehicle Weight	1746 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	983 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	241 l
Max. Loading Weight	448 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	500
Minimum Kerbweight	1298 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

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