MG Australia has launched a brand new entry-level variant to its second-generation MG 3 vary, bringing the sunshine hatch tantalisingly near the title of Australia’s most cost-effective new automotive.
The MG 3 Vibe joins the lineup priced at $21,888 drive-away. That makes it $1000 cheaper than the present range-opening MG 3 Excite petrol, which is presently priced at $22,888 drive-away as a part of a promotional provide obtainable till the tip of this month (Might 31).
In contrast to the Excite and Essence variations of the most recent MG 3 launched final 12 months, there isn’t a Hybrid+ powertrain obtainable for the Vibe. It additionally misses out on a handful of goodies like alloy wheels, push-button begin, and electrical folding mirrors.
MG Motor Australia CEO Peter Ciao mentioned the extra inexpensive new MG 3 variant’s introduction was supposed to offer “nice worth for Australians as they appear to buy a brand new automotive”, because the model recognises “many Australians are doing it robust with the price of residing”.
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MG 3 Excite petrol
Powering the MG 3 Vibe is identical petrol engine obtainable with each the petrol Excite and Essence grades: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder producing 81kW of energy and 142Nm of torque.
That is mated with a repeatedly variable automated transmission, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels solely. The Vibe rides on 15-inch metal wheels as an alternative of the 16-inch alloys discovered throughout the remainder of the vary.
Inside, house owners nonetheless get the identical 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen and seven.0-inch digital instrument cluster seen within the Excite, the previous accompanied by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
It retains many components from the Excite together with halogen headlights, a reversing digital camera, material upholstery, and a six-speaker sound system.
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MG 3 Excite petrol
The Vibe additionally options a part of the MG Pilot security suite, although it misses out on blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic help. All MG 3s are nonetheless coated by MG’s 10-year, 250,000km guarantee.
With the addition of the Vibe, the MG 3 undercuts rivals just like the Suzuki Swift Hybrid handbook ($24,490 drive-away), and is comfortably cheaper than the bottom Mazda 2 Evolve ($30,402 drive-away) after Mazda axed the bottom Pure and Pure SP grades for 2025.
Nevertheless, MG hasn’t outdone Kia, which is not represented within the gentle automotive section after the axing of the Rio, however whose entry-level model of the smaller Picanto Sport handbook stays Australia’s most cost-effective new mannequin at $21,340 drive-away. The Picanto grew to become Australia’s lowest-price new automotive when the previous-generation MG 3 was changed in mid-2024.
To date in 2025, the MG 3 is Australia’s best-selling gentle automotive. To the tip of March, MG has shifted 3081 examples, considerably greater than the 1468 gross sales recorded for the Mazda 2 and the 1044 new houses discovered by the Suzuki Swift Hybrid.
Full 2025 MG 3 pricing is detailed under:
| MG 3 | Drive-away value (till Might 31) | Worth earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MG 3 Vibe | $21,888 | $21,990 |
| 2025 MG 3 Excite | $22,888 | $23,990 |
| 2025 MG 3 Essence | $24,990 | $25,990 |
| 2025 MG 3 Excite Hybrid+ | $27,888 | $27,990 |
| 2025 MG 3 Essence Hybrid+ | $30,990 | $29,990 |
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