The Shanghai Motor Show set the stage for the unveiling of the new MG 3.
MG has undergone a major revamping and the 2014 MG 3 is part of the company’s brand new line up of super mini vehicles.
The tiny hatchback has received upgrades in its design and fun factor that MG is hoping will put them back on the map.
Design
The engineers at MG received a lot of inspiration from the MG Zero Concept car that was built three years ago. Keeping the British charm that appealed to youth in the past, the MG 3 has smoother lines and bumpers that add style instead of detracting from it.
LED lights come standard with a large black mesh grille. You are able to customize the exterior, adding you own style and design elements. Coming in multiple trims, the MG 3’s side skirts are multi-colored and the wheels are adorned with a touch of color.
The sporty hatchback has been lowered and the precision cut lines of the vehicle are hard to miss. Just over 13 feet long, its extra sporty rear valence and chrome tailpipe give it a well-polished look.
Fun Factor
Hatchbacks are not typically known as fun cars. MG plans to change that by designing a vehicle that has plenty of interior space and great control on different types of roads.
The vehicles chassis provide the driver with a comfortable ride and smooth handling. Engineers have done thousands of miles of road testing in order to deliver a compact car that can handle sharp corners with ease.
The new 2014 MG 3 is still in its preview stages, but MG has confirmed that at least one version of the vehicle will have a 4 cylinder petrol engine. Details on the interior and other specs are still unknown to the public.
The MG 3 is slated to go on sale in Europe by the end of 2013. When it will be available stateside is still a question yet to be answered.