Engine Capacity Rating
1.5 L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
109 bhp
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
109 bhp
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
Engine Torque Output
142 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
1.5 L
Drivetrain Type
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinder
4
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The MG 3 is a small five-door hatchback that competes almost entirely on price in Saudi Arabia: 4,055 mm long, 1.5 litres, automatic, and a boot sized for a weekly shop rather than a family holiday.
On a car this cheap, the sensible question is not which trim but whether new or nearly new gives you more.
What does an MG 3 cost in Saudi Arabia?
Three trims, and the whole ladder fits inside a narrow band. The Standard (Base) starts at SAR 47,438 and the Deluxe (Top) tops out at SAR 61,698, with a mid-level car between them. Because the total spread is so small, the usual advice to buy the base model does not really apply here.
Which MG 3 trim should you buy?
The top one, in most cases. The engine and gearbox are identical the whole way up, so every riyal of the walk-up goes on equipment — screens, cameras, wheels and interior trim — rather than on performance you may not use. Since the gap between the cheapest and the dearest is smaller than the options list on many rivals, the fully equipped car is the easy call.
MG 3 or Kia Picanto?
The MG is the bigger car for the money and the more comfortable one over distance, with a longer body and a more usable rear seat than the class minimum. The Kia Picanto is the easier city car to park and has the stronger resale reputation. The Toyota Yaris costs more than either and returns it at trade-in time.
What does an MG 3 cost to run in Saudi Arabia?
Almost nothing by the standards of a new car. A modest 1.5-litre engine keeps fuel and insurance low, the automatic gearbox is a conventional design, and there is no turbocharger or hybrid system to complicate a repair. Servicing is handled by the brand's authorised network, and the parts are inexpensive enough that an out-of-warranty bill rarely becomes a crisis.
Is a used MG 3 the better buy?
It depends on how much the warranty is worth to you. Used examples generally sit around SAR 45,000 to SAR 60,000 for a nearly new car, which is close enough to the new price that most buyers are better off ordering fresh. Older cars reach roughly SAR 35,000, and at that level the inspection report matters more than the mileage — the cars CarSwitch sees average around 30,000 km, so wear is usually cosmetic rather than mechanical. Compare the used MG 3s listed now before deciding.