MG has announced pricing for the MG3 supermini in Britain, which starts from £8,399 (€9,640) for the base MG3 3TIME model.

Standard equipment includes front LED lights daytime running lights, electronic hill hold, six airbags, electronic stability control, corner brake control and traction control. The base model gets a CD player with MP3 compatibility and Aux-in facility, while all other models come with a high quality DAB audio system.

The mid-range MG3 3FORM model, available for £9,299 (€10,672), includes air conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth and audio streaming, leather MG-design steering wheel with red stitching and steering wheel audio controls.

MG also offers the MG3 3FORM SPORT, which combines the equipment of the MG3 3FORM with the looks of the range-topping MG3 3STYLE, more specifically the sports body styling pack and 16-inch “Carousel” alloy wheels. The MG3 3FORM SPORT costs £9,549 (€10,985).

Finally, the top-of-the-range model MG3 3STYLE brings 16-inch “Diamond” alloy wheels and a sports body styling pack including a rear boot spoiler and side sill extensions. Standard equipment includes cruise control, automatic lights and windscreen wipers and reverse parking sensors. The MG3 3STYLE is priced at £9,999 (€11,456).

According to MG, the supermini has a big customizing potential, as all models are available with 10 different exterior colors, a wide range of exterior graphics packs, contrast mirror colors, and interior finisher color packs including color co-ordinated keys.

All models are powered by a 1.6-liter petrol engine linked to a five-speed manual gearbox. The MG3 will be available in dealerships from September 2013 with a UK insurance group rating of 4E. 

By Dan Mihalascu

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