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S-Presso
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Model Introduced Year
2025
2021
Generation
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
First generation S-Presso on HEARTECT lightweight platform, shared across Suzuki's entry-level range globally; developed specifically for emerging market buyers prioritising fuel economy and low running costs
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Launched in SA in 2021 as a new nameplate; S-Edition trim added in 2023 with two-tone colour options and additional colour variants; no significant mechanical updates since launch
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Compact Hatchback
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
-
Sizzling Red, Speedy Blue, Solid White, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, Turquoise Blue Pearl (S-Edition), Sizzling Red with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone), Speedy Blue with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone)
Tare Mass Kg
-
750-770 kg
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Length
4113 mm
3565 mm
Width
1797 mm
1520 mm
Height
1502 mm
1565 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2380 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
181 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
27 l
Boot/Cargo Space
293 l
239 l
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1766 kg
1105 kg
Payload Capacity
458 kg
350 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
4.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
985 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
975 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
875 mm
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Engine
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
K10C Dualjet
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
79.4 mm
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
49 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
89 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
170 km/h
145 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
14.5 sec
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
324.92 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
S-Presso
Gearbox
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
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
4.529:1
Number of Gears
3
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Hybrid
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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 Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Hybrid transmission
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
3
5
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
2.7
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Claimed Mileage
23.26 km/l
22.7 km/l
City Mileage
27.03 km/l
18.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.41 km/l
26.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
27 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
23.26 km/l
22.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
27
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
S-Presso
Airbags
6
2 front SRS airbags
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
2 rear ISOFIX anchors
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
2 front SRS airbags
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
2 front SRS airbags
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front Seats
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Driver-side switch
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2 front SRS airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2 front SRS airbags
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
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
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Front Camera
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Halogen multireflector
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Seat Material
PVC + Fabric
Vinyl and fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
PU
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
50:50 Split Fold
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Trim
PVC + Fabric
Vinyl and fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
1250 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1205 mm
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt Adjustable
Folding Rear Seats
-
50:50 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
Interior Colour Options
-
2
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
All Four Door Pockets
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
7-inch touchscreen infotainment on GL+ with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, digital instrument cluster, manual air-conditioning, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors on GL+, fabric upholstery, height-adjustable drive
Boot Space Seats Down
-
315
Seat Belt Warning
-
Front Seats
Fabric Seats
-
Vinyl and fabric
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Vinyl and fabric
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Driver Seat
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Fold Type
-
50:50 Split Fold
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Armrest Rear
-
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
Not Available
Interior Colours
-
2
Interior Trim Colour
-
2
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
-
Not Available
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Climate Control
Single-zone air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Front electric windows
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
Manual air conditioning
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
315 l
Automatic Headlamps
-
Halogen multireflector
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
-
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Electrically Adjustable and Foldable
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Accelerator 0 100
-
14.5 sec
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
22.7
Vdc
-
Standard
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Sonar
-
Rear
Seat Type
-
Vinyl and fabric
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt Adjustable
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt Adjustable
Rear Seat Split
-
50:50 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
Glove Box
-
All Four Door Pockets
Glovebox Cooling
-
All Four Door Pockets
Air Conditioning
Single-zone air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Manual Aircon
-
Manual air conditioning
Power Mirrors
-
Front electric windows
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Driver-side switch
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Standard
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Front electric windows
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Electrically Adjustable and Foldable
Rear Defogger
-
Standard
Front Power Outlet
-
1 x 12V Socket
Power Socket 12v
-
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Alert System
-
Not Available
Sound System
6
4
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Rear Wing
-
Rear Roof Spoiler
Mirror
-
Manual
Remote Side Mirror
-
Manual
Spare Wheel
Tyre repair kit
Full Size Spare
Rim Size
16-inch
14 Inches
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
-
Standard
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Engine Warranty
-
2 Years
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
s-presso
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Front Wiper
-
Standard
Front Wipers Type
-
Standard
Climate Zones
-
Manual air conditioning
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Front Seats
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
315 l
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Infotainment System
10.25-inch infotainment display
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless
Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
9-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Front centre console
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wired Apple CarPlay
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Multi Information Display
-
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Display Audio
-
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wired Apple CarPlay
Connected Services
-
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
4
Rear Usb
-
Front centre console
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Front centre console
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Radio
-
Standard
Audio
-
Standard
Audio System
-
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wired Android Auto
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
LED Headlamps
Standard
Halogen multireflector
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
5
Headlights
Standard
Halogen multireflector
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Plastic Body Cladding — All Models
Rear Spoiler
-
Rear Roof Spoiler
Roof Type
-
Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Manual
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Door Handle Finish
-
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body Type
-
Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options
-
8
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Front electric windows
Auto Headlights
-
Halogen multireflector
Automatic Headlamps
-
Halogen multireflector
Headlamps
Standard
Halogen multireflector
Headlight Type
Standard
Halogen multireflector
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Electrically Adjustable and Foldable
Led Headlights
Standard
Halogen multireflector
Headlamp Levelling
-
Halogen multireflector
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Spoiler
-
Rear Roof Spoiler
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
-
Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
-
Not Available
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
24 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
44 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
0 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
0 deg
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
1 Rear Tow Hook
Ground Clearance Min
-
181 mm
Ground Clearance Max
-
181 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
24 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
44 deg
Ramp-over Angle
-
0 deg
Wading Depth Mm
-
0 mm
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
165/70 R14
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full Size Spare
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
14 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electric
Conventional Handbrake
Wheel Type
-
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
228 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
180 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index
-
79
Tyre Speed Rating
-
T
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Wheel Material
-
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Wheels
-
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Tyre repair kit
Full Size Spare
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size Spare
Electric Park Brake
-
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Type
-
165/70 R14
Wheel Size Type
-
14 Inches
Wheel Diameter
16-inch
14 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Urethane
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Urethane
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Auto Brake Hold
-
Conventional Handbrake
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Track Width
-
1280 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1280 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt Adjustable
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km
114 g/km
Variable Valve Timing
-
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
-
68 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
93 RON Unleaded
Particulate Filter
-
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
-
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
114
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Service Plan
MG3-specific service plan
2 years / 30 000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
-
2.9 l
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R1,500–R2,000 per Service
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
Not Included
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At
-
1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration
MG3-specific service plan
2 years / 30 000 km
Service Plan Distance
MG3-specific service plan
2 years / 30 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Underbody Rust Protection
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Top
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
219900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current listed price
Starting Price
469900
219900
Starting Price Zar
469900
219900
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Spec
MG3
S-Presso
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
4.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
6.2 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
3.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
4.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
In depth: how these cars differ
This MG3 and S-Presso 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: MG3 40 vs S-Presso 21.
Efficiency index: MG3 90 vs S-Presso 83.
Safety-equipment index: MG3 92 vs S-Presso 52.
Practicality index: MG3 48 vs S-Presso 53.
Ownership-cover index: MG3 not separately scored vs S-Presso 60.
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 15 points
MG3 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over S-Presso.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
S-Presso
Performance
21/100
Efficiency
83/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG MG3
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 51 pts for S-Presso
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MG3 leads. However, S-Presso may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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