Price: £16,495
Even when the second-generation MG 3 supermini was launched as a hybrid, it was one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK, at just £18,495.
In 2025, however, the Chinese brand launched a pure-petrol version, reducing the entry price by £2000.
The petrol 3 is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 113bhp and 109lb ft, enabling it to hit 0-62mph in 10.8sec. Top speed is 115mph.
You shouldn’t rule out the hybrid, though, which is tremendous value for money. It combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a three-speed automatic gearbox, a 134bhp electric motor and a small battery.
Both versions of the 3 come with a seven-year/80,000-mile warranty.
