In-depth reviews

MG Motor UK MG3 Hatchback 1.5 VTi-TECH Explore 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Explore
Price	£10,135
Engine Power - BHP	106
Acceleration	10.9
Top Speed	108 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	152
Length	4055 mm
Width	1729 mm
Height	1509 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	285 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1170 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth connection
Headlamp on warning buzzer
Multi function trip computer
PAS
Remote fuel flap release

Entertainment

2 front speakers with woofer
Radio + AUX / USB

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour bumpers
Electric front/rear windows/one touch facility
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Follow me home headlights
Front intermittent wipers
Halogen projector headlights
LED centre brake light
LED daytime running lights
Rear wiper

Interior Features

12V socket
6 speed ventilation system
60/40 split folding rear seat
Boot space lamp
Driver 4-way adjustable seat
Driver's footrest
Fabric upholstery
Front and rear cup holders
Front headrests
Front interior lamp with reading lamps and time delay
Front sun visors
Passenger 4-way adjustable seat
Rear headrests
Seat back pockets
Tilt adjustable steering column

Passive Safety

2 x adjustable rear head rests
3x3 point rear seatbelts
Airbags - Twin front, side and curtain
Driver seatbelt warning indicator
Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes
Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
Hill launch assist
Passenger seatbelt warning indicator
Rear child locks
Rear ISOFIX child-seat upper tether & lower anchor
Side impact beams
Stability control system (SCS) including ABS, EBD, EBA, CBC
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm & Engine Immobiliser
Central door locking
Speed sensitive door locking

Wheels

14" steel wheels with plastic wheel trims
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	137

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	38.9
WLTP - MPG - High	48.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	35
WLTP - MPG - Medium	46.8

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	7E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.9
Engine Power - BHP	106
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	137
Engine Torque - RPM	4500
Top Speed	108 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/70 R14
Tyre Size Rear	185/70 R14
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	14" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1509 mm
Length	4055 mm
Wheelbase	2520 mm
Width	1729 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1912 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	48
Gross Vehicle Weight	1685 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1262 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	285 l
Max. Loading Weight	515 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	200
Minimum Kerbweight	1170 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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