Following its debut on the Geneva Motor Present earlier this yr, the MG 3 Hybrid has been proven on the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present (GIIAS) this month.
This mannequin measures 4,113 mm lengthy, 1,797 mm broad and 1,502 mm tall with a wheelbase of two,570 mm, or 95 mm longer, 69 mm wider and 5 mm decrease than its predecessor, whereas having grown 50 mm in its wheelbase.
The third-generation MG3 will get a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, comprised of a 1.5 litre Atkinson-cycle inline four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 102 PS and 128 Nm of torque by itself. The combustion engine is aided by an electrical motor, rated to supply 136 PS and 250 Nm of torque, bringing a mixed output of 194 PS.
Offering power for the electrical motor is a 1.83 kWh battery with an onboard motor generator, whereas a three-speed automated transmission sends drive to the entrance wheels. All in, the MG3 Hybrid does the 0-100 km/h benchmark in eight seconds, and a high pace of 170 km/h. Gasoline consumption is a claimed 4.4 l/100 km, and 100 g/km of CO2 emissions on the mixed cycle.
Inside, the cabin of the MG3 Hybrid mirrors that of its European counterpart (named the MG3 Hybrid+), which brings a ten.25-inch central infotainment touchscreen, whereas a seven-inch unit above the steering column serves as instrumentation for the motive force. The dashboard is a slight variation of that discovered within the bigger MG4 EV that’s on sale in Malaysia, which is additional alongside the minimalist design path.
Energetic security package for the MG3 Hybrid, primarily based on its debut package record, consists of Lane Hold Help with Lane Departure Warning System, Adaptive Cruise Management, Ahead Collision Warning and Site visitors Jam Help.
Additional conveniences comprised of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay help, air-conditioning, a six-speaker sound system, 4 USB ports, rear parking sensors and digital camera, leather-based upholstery, keyless entry, heated entrance seats and steering wheel in addition to a 360-degree digital camera.
In line with Indonesian web site Oto, the MG3 Hybrid is in Indonesia as a single variant and can go on sale in November this yr, priced at 203.34 million rupiah (RM57,523).
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