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

“The MG3 is something of a bargain, boasts an efficient hybrid powertrain and it’s good fun to boot”

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Doors5
Drive Train5 SPEED
Fuel DeliveryMULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
TransmissionManual
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel DeliveryMULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
CC1498
TrimExplore
Price£10,135

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
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Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium137

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic ConvertorYes
Engine capacity (cc)1498
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
Cylinders4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)84.8
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears5 SPEED
Number of Valves16
TransmissionMANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb42.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High38.9
WLTP - MPG - High48.4
WLTP - MPG - Low35
WLTP - MPG - Medium46.8

General

Generation Mark1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 077E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years5
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)10.9
Engine Power - BHP106
Engine Power - RPM6000
Engine Torque - NM137
Engine Torque - RPM4500
Top Speed108 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?No
Tyre Size Front185/70 R14
Tyre Size Rear185/70 R14
Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type14" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1509 mm
Length4055 mm
Wheelbase2520 mm
Width1729 mm
Width (including mirrors)1912 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)48
Gross Vehicle Weight1685 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1262 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)285 l
Max. Loading Weight515 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked200
Minimum Kerbweight1170 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.4 m
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