With suspension tuned specifically for UK roads and a chassis honed by British engineers to ensure it offers the fun factor you’d expect from an MG, the hatch promises much – and it delivers. Find a twisty road and you’ll notice how well the car responds to its well weighted steering, turning in quickly and precisely with very little body roll and lots of grip.
The five-speed gearbox has a slick action, and with a decent amount of seat and steering wheel adjustment it’s relatively easy to find a comfortable driving position. However, it’s not all good news, as the trade-off for this agility and sporty handling is a very firm ride. This results in the MG thumping into potholes. The rigid edge to the suspension set-up also causes the MG3 to hop uncomfortably over bumps, unsettling the excellent handling composure.
Worse still is the dated, outclassed engine. Theoretically, its four-cylinder layout, bigger capacity and extra power should hand the car the advantage over its rivals in this price bracket. But while it delivers enough performance to leave them trailing, any enjoyment derived from the extra urge is ruined as the engine is so thrashy and strained. Plus, with peak torque at a heady 4,750rpm, you need to make lots of use of the accelerator pedal.
With a slack throttle response it feels limp at low revs, too, while the gruff 1.5-litre is a constant background drone on the motorway. As a result, the MG3’s fun factor is limited to the agile handling, which is a shame because the chassis hints at the potential for a good car.
With suspension tuned specifically for UK roads and a chassis honed by British engineers to ensure it offers the fun factor you’d expect from an MG, the hatch promises much – and it delivers. Find a twisty road and you’ll notice how well the car responds to its well weighted steering, turning in quickly and precisely with very little body roll and lots of grip.
The five-speed gearbox has a slick action, and with a decent amount of seat and steering wheel adjustment it’s relatively easy to find a comfortable driving position. However, it’s not all good news, as the trade-off for this agility and sporty handling is a very firm ride. This results in the MG thumping into potholes. The rigid edge to the suspension set-up also causes the MG3 to hop uncomfortably over bumps, unsettling the excellent handling composure.
Worse still is the dated, outclassed engine. Theoretically, its four-cylinder layout, bigger capacity and extra power should hand the car the advantage over its rivals in this price bracket. But while it delivers enough performance to leave them trailing, any enjoyment derived from the extra urge is ruined as the engine is so thrashy and strained. Plus, with peak torque at a heady 4,750rpm, you need to make lots of use of the accelerator pedal.
With a slack throttle response it feels limp at low revs, too, while the gruff 1.5-litre is a constant background drone on the motorway. As a result, the MG3’s fun factor is limited to the agile handling, which is a shame because the chassis hints at the potential for a good car.
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