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MG MG3 vs Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
MG3 starts ZAR 31,699 cheaperMG3 from ZAR 269,900 · Pik Up Single Cab from ZAR 301,599
Five key differences
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Specification
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Maximum Power
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
Pik Up Single Cab103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Pik Up Single Cab320 Nm
Engine Size
MG31498 cc
Pik Up Single Cab2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MG323.26 km/l
Pik Up Single Cab12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
MG3149 mm
Pik Up Single Cab210 mm
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MG MG3
1.5L Hybrid+
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Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
Generation
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Current local listing
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
Pickup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Compact Hatchback
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2055 kg
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Length
4113 mm
-
Width
1797 mm
-
Height
1502 mm
-
Wheelbase
2570 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
293 l
-
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1766 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
458 kg
1095 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
320 Nm
Combined Power
155 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
425 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Standard, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
118.50 kW/tonne
50.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
324.92 Nm/tonne
155.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Gearbox
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
3
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Hybrid
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4x4
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 Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Hybrid transmission
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
3
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
23.26 km/l
12.7 km/l
City Mileage
27.03 km/l
10.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.41 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
80 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
23.26 km/l
12.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
80
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
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Airbags
6
Dual airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Seat Material
PVC + Fabric
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
PU
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
PVC + Fabric
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Climate Control
Single-zone air conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Single-zone air conditioning
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
2294 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1520 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.9
Loadbox Length Mm
-
2294 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1520 mm
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Infotainment System
10.25-inch infotainment display
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Service Plan
MG3-specific service plan
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
South Africa market model
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
475599 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
flagship
Starting Price
469900
301599
Starting Price Zar
469900
301599
Spec
MG3
Pik Up Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4-year/120,000 km roadside assistance
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4-year/120,000 km roadside assistance
In depth: how these cars differ
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