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Kwid Limited Edition
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
MG3
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South Africa Kwid Limited Edition range
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Five-door hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Hatchback
Compact Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
759 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Length
3731 mm
4113 mm
Width
1579 mm
1797 mm
Height
1513 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2422 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 l
36 l
Boot/Cargo Space
279 l
293 l
Kerb Weight
759 kg
1308 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1169 kg
1766 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
458 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
5.25 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
965 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
850 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Single-zone air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
620 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Single-zone air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multipoint Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
155 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
425 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
152 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.9 kW/tonne
118.50 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
119.9 Nm/tonne
324.92 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1.83 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Gearbox
AMT
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
3
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Hybrid
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
AMT
Hybrid transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
3
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
23.26 km/l
City Mileage
19.6 km/l
27.03 km/l
Highway Mileage
25.0 km/l
20.41 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 l
36 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
23.26 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
28
36
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Airbags
Front airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
PVC + Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
PU
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
PVC + Fabric
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
10.25-inch infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
7-inch driver display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
-
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
14-inch
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km
100 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
MG3-specific service plan
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Ownership Role
range-specific
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
219999 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
219999
469900
Starting Price Zar
219999
469900
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
MG3
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kwid Limited Edition and MG3 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Kwid Limited Edition 26 vs MG3 40.
Efficiency index: Kwid Limited Edition 76 vs MG3 90.
Safety-equipment index: Kwid Limited Edition 91 vs MG3 92.
Practicality index: Kwid Limited Edition 52 vs MG3 48.
Ownership-cover index: Kwid Limited Edition not separately scored vs MG3 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
MG3 leads by 6 points
Kwid Limited Edition and MG3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
Kwid Limited Edition
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG MG3
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 60 pts for Kwid Limited Edition
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MG3 leads. However, Kwid Limited Edition may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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