Which is the Best Hybrid Supermini? 2024 MG3 Hybrid+ vs Mazda 2 vs Suzuki Swift Shootout

[@volt8684]

I watch a lot of vlogs on Chinese cars/motorcycles and the improvements are incredible but I still couldn’t risk my own money on one. I would prefer the two Japanese cars in every way. I haven’t driven an mg but have driven the other two. As a long term car I would prefer the Suzuki. Corrosion is an issue with Japanese cars but can be treated from the start albeit at expense.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Try driving the MG3, you might be surprised!

[@williamwyllie7072]

The geopolitics could mean a possible trade embargo of Chinese cars in the future

[@josie7805]

Having tried both the Swift and MG3, I would say that the MG3 has much better styling and is more appealing at a first glance. However, the swift seemed better built with more durable materials, I am sure it will outlive the MG. On paper the MG seems like a clear winner, and if you are leasing maybe its worth a shot. But for long term ownership I think the swift would be a better option. Just a note, I had a bad experience with an MG4 where the infotainment system kept crashing and had to be reset regularly, and the car interior was already looking tired after only around 6-7k miles on the clock. I know this is anecdotal and may not reflect other peoples experience, but this would put me off getting an MG.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Only time will tell

[@fasttracklap8480]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaO2c4GpmqdkjKM i don't know nothing about mg, i saw your comment and i just did a youtube search. did you have the same concerns as the ones listed on the video ?

[@teofilol2666]

Opinion completely based on feelings, not objective at all. Yeah right he/she owned an MG4 and it's problematic after 6 months, looks like a made up stories to me😂

[@oliverskinner8962]

​@@teofilol2666 go to an MG dealership and sit in the base spec MG4 the seats are of a terrible quality and are very soft, they haven't changed them from the Chinese market where people are usually smaller and lighter also the inner door panels are very flimsy, not good if you play your music loud ! However the ZS EV is built a lot better so I personally wouldn't say all MG's are bad but the equivalent to the ZS EV is the Kia Niro or Hyundai Kona EV (almost the same car) which are much much much better although more expensive so I guess you get what you pay for and I'd rather buy a 1 yo Toyota Yaris (or Mazda) than a brand new MG3 that being said the new Suzuki swift with the CVT Automatic might be a good choice and still be as economical as the MG3 !

[@superwag634]

In Australia, driveaway prices, 12 months registration: Suzuki Swift Hybrid 12,653 pounds Mazda 2 (no hybrid available) 13,612 pounds MG3 hybrid 15,595 pounds

[@BuckleUpShow]

Is that pounds weight?

[@superwag634]

@@BuckleUpShow the UK currency pound

[@oliverskinner8962]

​@@superwag634 that's because you get the Indian build Suzuki swift, the Mazda 's hybrid engine and lithium ion battery are incredibly expensive (that's why the non hybrid is so cheap) and the MG is priced very reasonable for what you're getting as it's the same Chinese built car as we get in the UK. Personally I'd go with the Suzuki swift even though it's made in India especially at that price !

[@superwag634]

@@oliverskinner8962 the Suzuki swift in Australia is stamped made in Japan 🤷‍♂️

[@oliverskinner8962]

@@superwag634 really ? What a bargain ! ! ! ! We must get overcharged here in the UK 😢 if it weren't for the spiders 🕷️🕸️ I might move there 😂

[@Ayeright.]

The Suzuki is a great little car. The only issue they have, is they suffer badly from stone chipping, particularly on the bonnet. I'd suggest a clear vinyl wrap on the bonnet as a solution. Or else, get the car in white, then the stone chips aren't so obvious.

[@BuckleUpShow]

What about an American style 90s car bra?

[@mookyzook]

There's a guy who did a video on the MG3 Hybrid fuel economy by driving a long distance. I tried out the MG ZS hybrid and the MG 3 today. One thing I noticed as they have the same drive train and the ZS is a bigger heavier car that the ZS had better fuel economy. To be fair it was brand new, never been driven before and spent most of the drive in EV mode. I think it depends on the driving conditions. If your journey is short and you do a lot of braking so the regen gets a chance to keep the battery topped up that the economy would be better. I must say the MG definitely goes almost as good as a hot hatch though....

[@BuckleUpShow]

The MG has good economy, it's just that the Mazda's is excellent

[@myothurazaw]

I am rooting for mg3 as i have one. Hornestly speaking i am not happy with its fuel economy especially around town.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Sounds like you need a Mazda 2 if you want the best economy, but also the worst car.

[@myothurazaw]

In my opinion the fuel economy around town is inconsistent ranking from less than 40 MPG on bad day to 60 MPG on a good day. Hover on motorway it could be as high as 70 MPG.

[@myothurazaw]

Apart from fuel economy mg3 is otherwise perfect in my opinion as it is fully loaded with technology like 360 camera and a remote preconditioning. And I also would like to see automatic parking in this car.

[@myothurazaw]

Ask for the price I think it is even better than Suzuki because even the trophy trim cost me GBP 18700 after NHS discount.

[@BuckleUpShow]

What level of NHS discount could you have got on the Swift though?

[@anthonybrown4874]

If you qualify for Blue light card NHS Teachers veteran etc Suzuki is £15093 in base trim which has all the kit you actually need and hammers the other cars for value decent dealer activated warranty 7 yrs too.

[@BuckleUpShow]

That’s extremely good value

[@Wa-wa-zat]

​@@BuckleUpShowMG affinity also discounts for blue light. I can't see the price as i don't qualify. BUT MG car club members get nearly £1800 off the top spec, bringing it under £18 k with no fee for colour options. Not bad for a sub £60 membership fee.

[@1966idc]

Glad we recently chose the MG3.

[@BuckleUpShow]

What was the deciding factor?

[@1966idc]

@@BuckleUpShow We went to see the Mazda 2 & Toyota Yaris. We did not even know the new MG3 existed. The deciding factors were space, performance, price & warranty. I was not sure how mpg would compare, but happy with an overall average of 58.9mpg, compared to the last car's 41 & our other car's 36. It is likely we would do better mpg with the others, but the 0-60 in 8 seconds is worth the extra at the pumps.

[@drygulch100]

@@1966idc Be interested to see how it is after 5 years - hopefully robust & well designed

[@robwilson7189]

I love making these kind of videos

[@BuckleUpShow]

How about editing them?

[@andrewmullen4003]

I currently have an Ioniq, and get around 70-75mpg, in five weeks I get my MG3+ and hope to get about the same. Thanks.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Let us know how you get on!

[@davidbright4539]

swift all the way for me fab to drive 64 mpg even around town and blue light discount to top it off magic

[@BuckleUpShow]

Sounds like you're happy with it!

[@RFDQE]

What about the new Renault Clio Hybrid? It's cheaper and bigger than the Yaris/Mazda 2 and just a little better MPG

[@BuckleUpShow]

Renault wouldn’t lend us one for this test

[@zhenmingyu6186]

@@BuckleUpShow The Clio will probably come out as last, which is perhaps why Renault wouldn’t borrow one.

[@1tarras]

There is one supermini missing in this hybrid challenge:Honda Jazz hybrid.

[@BuckleUpShow]

We don’t have four presenters though

[@toyotaprius79]

The Suzuki is a "MEH" Mild Hybrid The Toyota Yaris err Mazda 3 is a rip off And the MG3 puts nearly every supermini to shame.

[@BuckleUpShow]

That’s why it won

[@jdmguy44]

MG, cheaper for a reason. Cheap Chinese quality. Would spend the extra few quid on the Mazda/Toyota.

[@williamwyllie7072]

The Mazda 3 has been heavily discounted but is only a mild hybrid. I expect a new Mazda 3 soon.

[@mundaneMindanao]

​@@williamwyllie7072 the Mazda mild hybrid is the same system as the Prius. They won't change it next year. More range on the battery maybe but the Toyota hybrid technology is some of the best m

[@williamwyllie7072]

@@mundaneMindanao Which Mazda car are talking about?

[@ladalout245]

Quite enjoyed the top gearesque banter driven style of review but you forgot to include arguably the most important thing of all, how they drive! I would say the plug ugly Swift would probably be top of the list of folk that drove all three but I don't know because you didn't cover it!

[@BuckleUpShow]

We thought it not as necessary with cars like this, but we do have three individual reviews of these cars already on the channel.

[@ladalout245]

@@BuckleUpShow fair enough but I wouldn't know that as I don't recall you saying so in the video. Also, I think you'll find that how cars drive is really important to people, no matter what make, model, age or list price, I know lots of people that are car enthusiasts and drive "cars like these" for various reasons, most car enthusiasts don't have exotic, impractical or expensive cars. Don't want to come across as having a go at you guys, you're making a great job, just hope it helps your videos to be even better! 👍🙂

[@andrewgynn4502]

Just going into my third swift got a blue light card will be in base trim thats all you need in sliver 6000 grand in 108 uk pounds for 48mths 24000miles a year and 6000 grand at the end my old szl will do 67mpg all day long happy me.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Clearly Suzuki are where is at for a blue light discount

[@michaeljohnjugar703]

Amazing how mpgs can reach 100+ due to hybrid powertrain. Normal ICE engines would struggle past 60.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Seriously impressive stuff

[@williamwyllie7072]

A good review the MG3 appears to be the best, however for me what matters is the level of depreciation over a 5 year period. I purchased a new Toyota Yaris in 2013 and received almost half of what I originally paid. I have done research and concluded that the Mini and the Toyota Yaris have been the best superminis over the past 20 years. I would like to see a review comparing all the Chinese superminis which may or may not be the best buys.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Which other Chinese superminis are there on sale in the UK?

[@williamwyllie7072]

@@BuckleUpShow BYD Dolphine, GWM ORA ( FUNKY CAT)

[@williamwyllie7072]

@@BuckleUpShow Later this year there are new models arriving in the UK from Chery called Omoda and Jaecoo which include superminis!

[@BuckleUpShow]

Both of these cars are priced and benchmarked against c segment cars like the VW Golf and MG4

[@williamwyllie7072]

@@BuckleUpShow Thank you, they are all similar prices.

[@oliverstemp9132]

The Mazda and MG are lovely

[@BuckleUpShow]

Swift not to your tastes?

[@oliverstemp9132]

@@BuckleUpShow the Swift is the ugliest of the 3, and just seems the oldest, despite being the newest.

[@BuckleUpShow]

I'd you think the Mazda is prettier than the Swift we'd recommend you get your eyes tested 😅😅 Edit: Rob thinks the Swift looks like a fish of some sort

[@NickBR57]

What about noise/refinement?

[@BuckleUpShow]

What about it?

[@joedi6339]

The Suzuki has only one stage seat-heating? How about the other two cars? Does the Suzuki and Mazda have heated steering wheel (the MG has)? How about the relaibility of MG? I write you from Germany, and MG is a newcomer here, just 4 years on the market, and EVs only (just one Plugin)? Greetings from Berlin

[@BuckleUpShow]

Answering your questions in order, yes, yes but I can't remember how many stage, not on the swift might be available on the Mazda, MG are mid table for reliability but offer a strong warranty

[@joedi6339]

@@BuckleUpShow Thanks!

[@ilyantresong]

Adore my mazda2 hybrid has the yaris hybrid and have similar top end the madza hands down feels the suspesion is superior for countryside and town getting better mpg put of the mazda 2 hybdrid homundous vs the previpus yaris gr sport 1 inch diffeeence in the rims but the masda binicle is a lot cleaner

[@BuckleUpShow]

Thanks for watching

[@csjrogerson2377]

One thing you havent been able to test and that is reliability and historically that may go to the Madza.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Suzuki have a pretty good record, but as this particular Mazda is actually a Toyota, it will probably be more reliable.

[@teofilol2666]

The only excuse they have now is perceived better reliability 😊.

[@csjrogerson2377]

@@teofilol2666 "Perceived"! Surely data gathering could remove that perception?

[@userreview2806]

If the swift were a real hybrid/BEV i would have one already

[@BuckleUpShow]

Unfortunately it's only a very mild hybrid. What about one of the other two cars covered here?

[@semklm7579]

I bought the manual swift mild hybrid and its fantastic happy with it​@BuckleUpShow

[@oliverskinner8962]

​@@semklm7579why didn't you get the automatic it's supposed to be quicker 0-62 and better on fuel ? Surely that justifies the £1,350 option unless you like changing gear and pumping clutch in stop start traffic ?

[@BuckleUpShow]

@oliverskinner8962 given the choice between a CVT and a manual, unless you NEED the automatic, we would generally recommend the manual as it's more fun to drive.

[@oliverskinner8962]

@@BuckleUpShow not stuck in rush hour city traffic so for 90% of people the CVT automatic is what you would recommend without saying that's what you would recommend I like how you word things 👌 but I suppose you have to please your sponsors before anyone else 😉

[@stephencheung9805]

What about the leg room in each of these 3 cars? Which one is less cramped?

[@BuckleUpShow]

For leg room the MG3, for head room the Swift

[@peterfataaiki9001]

But which one is the best, most fun to drive??

[@BuckleUpShow]

The Swift is the most engaging but on balance the extra power in the MG probably makes it more fun

[@abhijitkundu1879]

Hey bro I would rather prefer to shuffle yours Mazda,Swift and MG with ours Swift,Nios and Tiago from India 🇮🇳

[@BuckleUpShow]

Isn't the Nios in the segment below and the Taigo a crossover though?

[@abhijitkundu1879]

@@BuckleUpShow hmm sort off but bro honestly I prefer more hatches whether it is your country or mine and then I categories sedan 🚘❤️🌹

[@oliverskinner8962]

Why didn't you test the CVT Automatic Suzuki to keep it fair as the other two are automatic ?

[@BuckleUpShow]

Because manuals are more fun

[@oliverskinner8962]

@@BuckleUpShow but you can't compare an automatic to a manual it's like comparing a Suzuki GSXR125 to a 125cc scooter yeah you'll have more fun with a sequential gearbox but the CVT scooter will be easier to ride better on fuel (unless you ride the GSXR125 economically said nobody ever) if you look at India Australia and South Africa everyone would rather have an automatic than a manual (they just can't afford one in most cases)

[@BuckleUpShow]

@oliverskinner8962 you literally just compared the two things you said you couldn't compare

[@vp272]

Harrry’s car may make the most sense on paper BUT THE BIG BUTT must be the other two which IMO are much better as a true supermini that most would be happy to have on the driveway! Should jasper wear such a tight T-shirt for the channel?

[@BuckleUpShow]

In case you haven’t noticed, Jasper is only capable of wearing the tightest of tight clothes.

[@patrickh7368]

Interesting to see this comparison… looking at the Swift setup, I would personally like to know more about the CVT version, I’ve done with manuals as I can spend too much time stuck in stop start situations! Would you know if the engine has a chain or belt..? 😊

[@BuckleUpShow]

Sorry we don't know if the engine is belt or chain

[@oliverskinner8962]

They don't want you to buy the CVT automatic because they know you'll love the car too much and not want to trade it in at the 3 year mark because paying a car off makes them less money and car dealerships always want more money 🤑💰🤑💰

[@antonellomarcucci2722]

​@@BuckleUpShowsalve Swift a catena.Saluti

[@davidbell8734]

For durability and reliability the swift every day of the week

[@williamwyllie7072]

The Swift is a very good car but you have to pay extra for automatic transmission.

[@BuckleUpShow]

They have a good track record

[@sidjyothi]

I am.genuinely shocked how in the UK you folks manage to eke out such amazing economy out of your cars. Australian economy is roughly 30% lesser.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Every drop counts when it’s £1.50 per litre

[@leos8720]

Suzuki are the best

[@BuckleUpShow]

The best ever? Between a Suzuki Swift and a Ferrari Enzo you're picking a Suzuki Swift?

[@brianiswrong]

Seems Mr Harry George King has been to the barbers 👍

[@BuckleUpShow]

He does so occasionally

[@volt8684]

He hadn’t got the full fare obviously

[@luciano1-d1y]

How does the MG3 Hybrid perform on a long downhill stretch, with the battery at 100% charge? Some say it goes into neutral and then you are forced to keep your foot on the brake, with all that that entails. It is not a safe way to tackle a long stretch of road downhill.

[@BuckleUpShow]

We did not encounter that circumstance so we are unable to say

[@antonellomarcucci2722]

Salve in discesa a batteria carica la mg 3 non ha piu' freno motore quindi e' in folle si usano solo i freni con poca sicurezza.Saluti.​@@BuckleUpShow

[@mookyzook]

Have you never driven a loaded vehicle with a gearchange? I have to brake the car and van if I drive on all long downhill stretches, we are becoming too dependant on technology. The van has hill start, but I have to use the handbrake to pull away on a hill like I have been doing for the past 50 years with no problem and yet a lot of people driving modern cars are used to having auto handbrakes. I test drove a MG ZS Hybrid today which has the same drive train and it spent most of the drive in EV mode around the hills of Bath, I never had this problem. I would suggest looking at the charging gauge that it would be a rare occurrence that the battery would be that charged because even on the open road it was using the petrol engine and the electric motor thus discharging the battery.

[@michaelkilbride2927]

The suzuki will be driving around when the mazda /toyota and the Chinese car are scrap the Chinese one will be first to give trouble the mazda/ toyota will be a good car but the suzuki will out last them all mecanic forty years

[@jdmguy44]

LOL Mazda/Toyota scrap?! What planet you on? Loads of old Yaris's still on the road. Loads of Toyota hybrids used as taxis around the globe clocking big six figure mileages still going strong.

[@BuckleUpShow]

We’ve never heard a ‘mecanic’ say Toyotas are unreliable before

[@jdmguy44]

@@BuckleUpShow What substances was he smoking?!

[@michaelkilbride2927]

@BuckleUpShow I didn't say toyotas are unreliable I said it was a good car but the suzuki will last longer simple well made less complicated its hybrid system is simple to work less to go wrong the timing chain is like something out of a truck it has two oil squirts one to cool the piston one to cool the cylinder wall over engineered will last a life time they dont build them like they used to but they do at suzuki

[@dickschuurman4684]

@@michaelkilbride2927 Calling the Suzuki a hybrid indicates a lack of knowledge. Not that Suzuki lacks knowledge, they are simply lying by calling the use of a slightly stronger starter motor 'hybrid'. Or should I be milder..? 🤭

[@reece-700]

Chinese MGs are garbage, and so is any car with a CVT automatic.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Ah yes, because the British MGs were so much better? Good thing that the Mazda 2 has an eCVT then 😜

[@oliverskinner8962]

​@@BuckleUpShowthen why didn't you test the Suzuki CVT to keep the test ALL automatic ? Please explain ?

[@kennethosborne6497]

The big factor overlooked & not discussed with MG is typical Chinese manufacture pretty surface bling that will be sad & sorry after 00's of 000's on the clock, unlike so many solid Suzuki Swifts going strong. Listen to the concerning negative reports from independant mechanics & crash repairers.

[@BuckleUpShow]

What device have you typed this comment on and where is it made?

[@oliverstemp9132]

The Swift probably won’t be around that long either, it’s quite flimsy

[@dickschuurman4684]

@@BuckleUpShow 🤣🤣🤣

[@Silver-st2zq]

Agree like phones only to be kept for 2-3 years then change them.

[@jdmguy44]

@@kennethosborne6497 indeed you don't have to go to far in terms of research to discover what goes on with Chinese brand quality.

[@gaufrid1956]

That thing is not a real MG...

[@BuckleUpShow]

Does it start too easily for your liking?

[@gaufrid1956]

@@BuckleUpShow I simply don't like any vehicle produced in a place controlled and subsidised by the CCP. I think it's sad that so many UK and European makes have been taken over by China. I'm Aussie, married to a Filipina grandmother, and living in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines. No way I'd buy a car made in China. Their navy, coast guard, and maritime militia threaten and ram Filipino vessels operating in the Philippines Exclusive Economic zone. As well, they deny poor Filipino fishermen access to traditional fishing grounds. They have built artificial islands within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone, militarised them with radar, missile systems, and airstrips for fighter aircraft. I also stand by my original statement. A real MG was made in the UK. Sure, cars made in the UK were not always reliable. Making a major purchase like a car made in China is effectively propping up an authoritarian regime bent on world domination.

[@kerryjones1508]

Dont sit on the car. Its not yours ! Japanese quality vs Chinese .....

[@BuckleUpShow]

Leaning on ≠ sitting on. Please do not bring preconceptions about build quality based purely on country of origin here. We wonder where the device you typed this comment on was manufactured?

[@paulgerrard9227]

Once britain made minis and...loads of cars. Japanese cars wre riddiculed. Japanese cars are now made in india and china using chinese parts. I wouldnt immediately rubbish chinese cars. Well not all of them

[@kerryjones1508]

@@paulgerrard9227 And I own (not rent) a Honda Civic made in the U.K.

[@normanafif1268]

@@kerryjones1508MG3 is better than that pile of garbage you drive

[@teofilol2666]

I can see Chinese cars angers many yt people for no reason at all😊

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

chinese propaganda bs

[@BuckleUpShow]

You're not very bright are you

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

@@BuckleUpShow you are going to call the police if i say something you dont like thats what Brits do

[@BuckleUpShow]

No, but maybe the grammar police