MG3 Hybrid+ Real World MPG Test - How Far Can It Go On ONE TANK???

[@CarObsession]

Hello guys, and welcome back to Car Obsession! You may remember that a few weeks ago I carried out a real-world MPG test with the latest Suzuki Swift Hybrid - video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWOQcqx3dqadecU. More recently, I had the new MG3 Hybrid+ on test, and seeing as it has the same fuel economy as the Swift and it's at a similar pricepoint, in the same sector, it made sense so replicate the same test that I did wit the Swift to see how the MG compares. Do you think I will make it? What MPG do you think the car will make? Let me know in the comments section below.

[@Rick-vm8bl]

Thanks for doing this. Currently considering one of these and its so refreshing to see someone actually giving cars real tests rather than standing with it stationary and bombing it up and down a straight road once or twice to come to a conclusion!

[@CarObsession]

Thanks Rick!

[@macroman54]

First time I have seen one of your reviews and was impressed, down to earth is how I like them. Would love to see a review of the new MG HS Hybrid if you get the chance.

[@CarObsession]

@@macroman54 Hi there, thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Also, thank you for the suggestion 👌🏽.

[@DFS71]

Hi. Love this sort of videos. Any chance you could do this again on a hyundai i20? (They had a refresh this year and curious to see how it would compare).

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, I'm glad you enjoy these type of videos as I'm always unsure how they will be received. I will certainly look into the idea of the Hyundai i20, thank you for the suggestion and thank you for watching.

[@TEACHER0786]

Awesome vlog ❤️

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.

[@sidsod1616]

Before driving, you can go into settings on the touch screens and switch off those irritating lane departure, speed, attention alert etc .

[@CarObsession]

@@sidsod1616 Bit tricky to read the manual when you're driving, though 😅. I get what you're saying BUT I would never anticipated that noise being so loud and going on for so long. Sorry, forgot to say, thanks for watching 👍🏽.

[@EmilioCaboGomis]

@@CarObsession you can program the star button on the steering wheel to go to that menu. look it up

[@LensProWork]

Very nice consumption testing. I wish you could do the same with MG ZS Hybrid+

[@CarObsession]

@@LensProWork Hi there, thanks for watching! I've taken your suggestion onboard 👍🏽.

[@myothurazaw]

Being a proud and happy owner of a MG3 hybrid in the UK, I must comment on your video. On my recent trip from Grimsby to London, the MG3 returned just under 69 mpg according to the diver display. How do you find the position of brake pedal? I think it is way too high above the floor.

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment. I found no issue with the brake pedal if I'm going to be honest.

[@myothurazaw]

​@CarObsession then you are lucky

[@davidpickard9393]

I have a Clio E tech. My best consumption on a run is 67.82mpg measured at the pump also mileage corrected. The computer lies

[@CarObsession]

Yup, it's not often I find the MPG readouts are bang on. Thanks for watching.

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

Brilliant!!! What setting on the sat nav ...What generates the noise..pray tell

[@CarObsession]

Hi Adrian, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. You can see how I did it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPae5Wuppqkjqs

[@paultaylor9652]

Love the video, not sure about reliability on the MG brand though.

[@CarObsession]

@@paultaylor9652 Hi Paul, thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback 👍🏽

[@MrSensible2]

Thanks for a really interesting real-life test. I'm wrestling with what to replace my 8 year old Suzuki Celerio automatic with; the Swift, the MG3 or the Yaris. It's a hard decision to make because the Celerio still averages about 70 mpg year-round, as confirmed by tank measurements. The MG3 is the cheapest automatic option but I'm edging towards the Swift because of the experience I've had with the Celerio. Both wifey & me, the daughter-in-law & the brother-in-law all have one & other than a/c issues (caused by the cars not being driven much during COVID), the cars have been supremely reliable. The Yaris looks tasty but it largely rules itself out because of its extortionate price. PS - typically what speed did you average on the road trip? Eyeballing the display, you didn't seem to go much above 60 mpg right?

[@CarObsession]

That is a good question and I would need to try and look back at stats or footage but from memory I think on the motorways I was going 60-65mph. Thanks for watching 👍🏽.

[@MrSpongeHead]

Can you and if so did you change the amount of regen braking on the MG?

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. I did have a good look in the car's menus and I couldn't find anything. Therefore, I could be wrong, but I don't think it can be changed.

[@MrSpongeHead]

@@CarObsession I just checked the MG3 manual in the iSmart app and it does say it can be changed in the entertainment display. Would be interesting if you ever get to retest it to see if it makes any difference.

[@karrr69420]

In general it shouldn't regenerative braking is way more eficient than normal braking, but braking is still braking. In the sense that it will be a cost to the fuel economy, stronger regenerative braking has the chance to increase efficiency only when braking is neccessary and needs to happen in a shorter distamce. Hope this helps !

[@steveglover5032]

What is insurance group for the MG3 trophy??

[@CarObsession]

Hello Steve, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. The Trophy has an insurance group of 24.

[@steveglover5032]

@@CarObsession remember the MG 3 mk1 was a group 4. But suppose the latest one got lot more tech on what cost money to repair after a accident etc.

[@CarObsession]

@@steveglover5032 It's also noticeably more powerful and it costs more money,

[@ColinMillerYorkshire]

Interesting, I own an MG3 Hybrid, but as I only do very short distances in not getting the best out of my Hybrid. As for consumption in general appreciating this is a fuel economy drive and you are in Eco, to get the best mpg, on mway what speed would you recommend ? Great video btw

[@CarObsession]

@@ColinMillerYorkshire Thanks for the feedback and of course, for watching. I'd say speed on the motorway I'd say between 60mph or so.

[@clivegeary4587]

I enjoy these types of test. Next a Toyota Yaris Hybrid.

[@CarObsession]

@@clivegeary4587 Hi Clive, thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback. I will struggle to get hold of the Yaris, though, as Toyota UK have a strict criteria as to who can get cars and I wouldn't meet that unfortunately.

[@tectorama]

@@CarObsession I get just over 63mpg from our 2021 Yaris. 445 miles on a tank. All Yaris's are now hybrids and have CVT transmissions.

[@alexdalgleish1061]

@@CarObsession what’s the criteria.

[@CarObsession]

You need to be in the top 250 media outlets in the UK if I recall correctly but not sure how they measure that.

[@enricio]

Thank you. 😎

[@CarObsession]

@@enricio You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@anthonybrown4874]

The MG looks pretty decent inside though I disagree about the digital display I really quite like the Suzuki analogue display though thst heated wheel sways me a bit not sure the auto floats my boat. Suzuki has a good reputation for reliability and dealerships and are generally considered well engineered and durable though could do witha halo model. After test driving the new Swift we bought the older Sport version as its ride and handling are so much better. I think I would lease an MG as the long term ownership proposition is less certain and buy a Suzuki.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Anthony, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.

[@drxym]

I drove the older MG3 as a rental and it was balls. Hope the new one is better. I own an MG4 so I was struck by how disconcertingly not alike the MG3 was in every way. This new MG3 looks like it borrows a lot of the interior wheel, stalks and other bits from its sibling. I think would have been better offered as an EV though.

[@CarObsession]

Yeah, I would say the older MG3 isn't a great car as I think it's let down a lot by the 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol, which in my opinion feels old hat. The introduction of electrification does make a big difference, plus MG has really stepped up the interior compared to when the MG3 first came out. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.

[@jeanalexandre9348]

Saw a lot of those comparisons with the MANUAL Swift, which I believe is not fair because we all know that a manual gets better economy than an automatic.

[@CarObsession]

@@jeanalexandre9348 Hi there, thanks for watching and for the feedback. I can see where you're coming from but both the MG3 has the same fuel economy figure as the manual Swift.

[@SergioGarcia-jg3yy]

Very funny and informative video! Thanks! (+)

[@CarObsession]

@@SergioGarcia-jg3yy Thank you very much!

[@NorthManchesterJamiaMosqueLive]

Do the same test in a Toyota Corolla hybrid

[@CarObsession]

@@NorthManchesterJamiaMosqueLive I can't unfortunately as getting access to Toyota's press fleet is difficult. Thanks for watching.

[@aj3633]

The beeping is a Speed Camera Warning - It stops when you pass the camera!

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for the comment and watchong. Yes, I learnt that whilst in the drive but I was staggered that the beeping went on for pretty much 40 seconds and also how old it would be!

[@t8polestarcyan22]

I take the MG3 over the Swift because of what you've said PLUS a nice, solid door shut thunk.

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.

[@eddiejones.redvees]

I would be happy to get to a speed of 60 mph these days for the last few months I have been stuck in traffic jams due to accident and road works but it took me 1.1/2 H to get off a shopping centre because of Christmas shopping and the is only one entrance and exit also a set of traffic lights at a Busy roundabout only letting 4 cars go before turning red be let’s 20 go at the other lights which the area 4 before we have another turn so going fast his not an option these days but I do like the mpg from the car up there with me current Car my 1.6 diesel Astra j but my Astra is a lot heavier and big car and if I drive nice on the motorway in 6th I will get 70 mpg I have 780 miles range from my 52 litre fuel tank but I think I would get hybrid car over a full EV

[@MPSFrance]

Fyi top speed is limited electronically at 180kph could be 120mph max speed 😅

[@CarObsession]

@@MPSFrance Hi there, thanks for watching and thanks for the info 👍🏽

[@MPSFrance]

@@CarObsession just subscribed to your channel. Have an mg3 since 4500km and so far not too bad at all, except some little cables making some noises just under the dashboard 😅 ... But if you turn up the volume with any music that's the solution 😛

[@CarObsession]

@@MPSFrance Thank you very much!

[@asaadmain]

This or Clio hybrid

[@SH-py9ou]

In Israel this car costs ~28K GBP

[@gerrywhelan7426]

You're not exactly booting it 🐌 I drive a hybrid & these things do tend to encourage slower driving.

[@CarObsession]

@@gerrywhelan7426 Why would I be booting it when I'm doing a fuel economy test? 😅.

[@vantabulouslife5704]

More than 60 mpg from a 3 speed automatic, whats not to like.

[@keithhooper6123]

Looks nice,but faults,time off road, customer service and support from MG, is rated very low.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Keith, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment 👍🏽.

[@davidmcdonald1441]

MG great cars untill you need a repair and you are without a car for 12 weeks awaiting repair

[@CarObsession]

@@davidmcdonald1441 No loan car offered?

[@5tevenH]

My 2.0 diesel will do 900 miles to a tank of fuel 😅

[@lifeofranco]

Which car is this?

[@5tevenH]

@lifeofranco bmw 5 series

[@boughrietmohamed9411]

Allha akbal ☝️ Mg3 hybride swift boit 5 micro hybride j'ai mon choix c'est swift garantie 5 année + 2 révision suzuki

[@xXturbo86Xx]

So it's rough, noisy, not very efficient (at those speeds i get just a little bit less MPG in my TSI), not even nearly as fast as expected for the rated power, and being Chinese i bet not very reliable either. Sure it has 7 year warranty but it's not fun waiting for help. And i'm sure that, being a hybrid, you won't even be able to claim the warranty because the dealer will say that YOU broke it. So yeah, just buy a regular car or invest on a proper electric. This isn't worth it. Hybrids are not worth the money in general. Never were, never will be.

[@CarObsession]

@@xXturbo86Xx Hi there, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. What makes you think it's rough? Also you mentioned about it not being as fast as expected? Also, I'm intrigued as to why it being a hybrid would affect the way the warranty would be handled?

[@pozytywniezakrecony151]

Which TSI exactly? For that kind of power 0-100 you would likely need 2.0 TSI

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

Who cares how far an MG3 will go on one tank of fuel when you'll be miserable all the way? I'd rather walk.

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment, but why do you think it would be miserable all the way? I quite enjoyed my time with the car. Also, out of interest, if you don't like this car what made you want to watch the video?

[@nickgsj]

This clip's 15-20 minutes too long.

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, can you provide further feedback please?