MG3 Hybrid+ vs Suzuki Swift Hybrid 2025 comparison review: Which petrol-electric city car is best?

[@oliverskinner8962]

I find it remarkable that the Suzuki can beat the MG on fuel economy even though the Suzuki is not actually Hybrid it just has an upgraded starter motor and a second 12v battery. I think that says more about how bad the MG3 actually is rather than how good the new swift is because the new swift isn't reinventing the wheel its just upgrading it 👌

[@iBlogGadget]

The MG 3 Excite hybrid is $27,990, not $29,990. For $29,990 you could've chosen the Essence hybrid, which closes the equipment gap, as well as the Swift GLX, which is still under 30k.

[@mickl6661]

been pay by Suzuki or sponsor no money no good review

[@oliverskinner8962]

@@mickl6661 Suzuki in South Africa where I've got family is way cheaper ! In the UK its just way overpriced 🤯

[@davidbright4539]

i have the new swift and it is fab

[@FraserzhuEd]

the doors for swift feel like they are made from paper😂.

[@hermesliteratus882]

Who knows, maybe they are.

[@t8polestarcyan22]

MG3s have much better doors.

[@XMGi00]

Just like their motorcycles, Suzuki’s build quality is questionable.

[@oliverskinner8962]

​@@XMGi00 Suzuki motorcycles might have slightly inferior quality materials than Yamaha or Honda but are just as if not more reliable !

[@MarthaMansbridge]

Suzuki have a very unique feel - they haven’t fallen for the style over substance. You can be sure the Suzuki will be infinitely more reliable and durable than the MG. Don’t be fooled by all the bells and whistles in the Communist Party of China owned SAIC’s MG.

[@t8polestarcyan22]

I'll take the MG3 because of its hybrid performance and a nice door shut thunk.

[@sidjyothi]

The MG is such a polished product. Hope people look beyond the ‘cheap’ tag comparing it to the older MG3 (which was a crap car btw). Also, the range is not 1200kms, hybrid tank is only 36L, therefore even with 3.9l/100 you are looking at a range of 920km, more realistically 700-750km

[@ms3862]

This video is full not so many errors

[@1MrBryn]

Surprised you didn't use the top spec Swift with even more standard features, because it still comes in at the same price as the base spec MG Hybrid

[@pkho5361]

I don't like the MG sticking two tablets on the dash. The driver's screen is very glary on a sunny day.

[@toyotaprius79]

Suzuki "MEH" mild hybrid couldn't hold a candle up to the MG3's.

[@oliverskinner8962]

So how come the Suzuki beats it on fuel economy if it's not a proper hybrid ? Because the MG3 is bad on fuel for a hybrid, try a Toyota Hybrid 👌 Suzuki is a better car !

[@lukeowen3660]

How intrusive and distracting is the safety tech in both of these? For me that’s pretty crucial but no mention, just a rundown instead. :(

[@ms3862]

The safety tech on all cheap cars is pure rubbish. It's there to satisfy ancap only but doesn't make you safer

[@electricdiesel1993]

Rather push a Swift GLX Turbo than drive an MG3.

[@kairulazwan112]

Mg reliabily unknown. From what i see Mg build seems more practical easy to repair and maintain. Bigger trunk, more electronic less mechanical, simple design. I hope im right 😂 because im taking the plunge to buy this car 😂

[@mickl6661]

Carguide been pay to review cars. Never trust like all sales persons = lawyers = L

[@DocuFlow]

With a hybrid you now have two problems. An ICE system with all the issues that brings, and an electric system with its own issues. Maintenance nightmare starts as soon as the warranty expires. Maybe sooner with the MG3.

[@bupekaonga]

Actually most hybrids are pretty reliable. The failure rate is actually lower than non hybrid cars

[@paulshaw3351]

From my experience, you couldn’t be more wrong. 250k with the first gen hybrid Camry and we had no issues whatsoever. Wear and tear on some items, such as brakes, was much less. Both engines support each other and reduce their loads. Fuel economy and performance was greatly improved as well. Car was as good the day we traded it in for a Tarago as it was when we bought it. Brilliant.

[@DocuFlow]

@@paulshaw3351 Interesting. You're the first I know to say that. When I was deciding between a hybrid and EV I spoke to everyone I could with a Toyota Hybrid, including taxi drivers. The non-commercial owners still complained about servicing the ICE, albeit with longer times in between services. The ones with electrical issues had the most serious complaints due to the cost to replace parts etc. The taxi drivers were the most critical. So I decided on a Tesla, and now am three years in and haven't visited the dealer or mechanic yet (touch wood). However, given the choice between a Toyota hybrid and a Swift/MG3 though, I'd go Toyota. I'd be interested in what the MG3 owners have to say in a few years.

[@stepheng8779]

Maybe sooner with the MG 😂 10 years then 🤡

[@paulshaw3351]

@@DocuFlow all cars have their faults, some more common than others, some more likely. It’s a bit of a lottery. There’s Range Rovers out there that have never had an electrical problem and Toyotas with blown engines. I may have been lucky, but I’d say that taxi’s are extreme test for any vehicle, electric or otherwise. Glad you enjoy your Tesla.

[@MrWarneet]

You so wanted the MG to fail huh....

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Comparing the Suzuki to a MG is like comparing the Mona Lisa to a reprint.

[@danezu791]

Suzuki is ugly, MG3 all the way, full hybrid, pleasand design

[@t8polestarcyan22]

Not to mention the new MG3 have a nice close door thunk.

[@MPSFrance]

1250km range for the mg3 ?? are you kidding ? 36 Liters and even with 3.9 liter per 100Km that is below 1000km haha. And the car doesn't go "fully electric when you want to".. only when it decides and if the battery is full enough ^^

[@jeanvonbarberode2377]

Why bother with those Asian cars and hybrid when you can have for similar price the new Skoda Fabia select with 1.0 turbo petrol, not mention that you get Euro driving experience, bigger boot and inside space, better design and 7 years warranty. My wife has Swift 20model I have Skoda Karoq and just the material used is such a big difference, my was 28K in 2019, wife's was 20K in 2021, you get better value with Skoda.

[@makispps]

But you compare totally different prices and categories of vehicles here.

[@kylemcmahon7651]

The Fabia is nearly 40k you can get the entry level swift and mg3 for under 25k

[@jeanvonbarberode2377]

@@kylemcmahon7651 no it is not, the new model Fabia select which is on sale from August is 31.900$ drive away, also the run out model of Scala with 1:0 L TSI 85KW can be purchased for the same price as Fabia. Always remember less electronic in the car is always better for not to be often in dealer garage for repair service, which means that I buy always entry level models. Fabia with 1L TSI claims 5L/100km without hybrid technology, 85KW power, Suzuki 4L /100km with hybrid, well not big difference.

[@jeanvonbarberode2377]

@@kylemcmahon7651 no the Fabia select which is on the market from August costs 31.900$ drive away, 85kw power , claims 5L/100km without hybrid technology, Suzuki 4L/100 km with hybrid technology, I always buy entry level models to avoid much electronic in the car , not to be often in dealer repair garage. Well Skoda is more expensive, but you get also more car and 7 years warranty, also the yearly service of Suzuki is also same like for the Skodas, I think Suzuki is slightly overpriced, it was good value for money in 2017, but not so much now.

[@toyotaprius79]

Ask the question why a Skoda buyer is not given the option for a hybrid when VW was producing 1.4TSI hybrids for almost a decade...

[@pauld6556]

Suzuki for its reliable proven track record. MG is cheap, nasty junk.

[@toyotaprius79]

Suzuki has been sitting on their laurels, like Honda has. MG has proven itself to be the new wave.

[@t8polestarcyan22]

So which cars have a door thunk?

[@buster_1972]

No spare I'm not buying.