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2025 MG3

Chinese company MG Motor (SAIC) has revealed the new generation of the most popular Chinese car in the UK, the MG3. This is a B-segment car that will now be available to all buyers in Europe, not just British buyers as it was before.

The car has a very aggressive front end design, with large air intakes. The front lights contribute to the dynamic look of this model, and the rear part has an attractive diffuser that gives the car a sporty look. With a length of 4.11 meters, it is equal to the size of the current Škoda Fabia. Customers will be able to choose from seven different body colors. It is equipped with a carbon fiber front splitter, alloy wheels, and many other components that it shares with the MG4 and the MG Cyberster sports car. The weight of the MG3 is 1,250 kg.

Inside, a 7-inch instrument panel and a 10.25-inch central touchscreen adorn the cabin of this model. It is equipped with an upgraded iSmart infotainment system, navigation, smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an audio system with six speakers with Bluetooth connection, four USB ports, front and rear parking sensors, MG Pilot technology, which includes a lane keeping system, a system lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, collision warning and a system that warns of traffic jams. More luxurious versions will come with heated leather-trimmed seats, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel and a 360-degree camera. The new MG3 is available in three versions: Standard, Comfort and Luxury. The MG3 is a small car, but it’s still big enough to seat four passengers and offer a generous 293 liters of luggage space.

When it comes to the powertrain, the MG3 will be powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine combined with an electric motor with a total output of 192 hp (143 kW). Power is sent to the front wheels via a 3-speed automatic transmission. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds with a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph).

The car should cost around 20,000 euros, and it will come with a 7-year warranty or 150,000 kilometers.

Source: MG

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2024 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid

In November 2023, Porsche unveiled the new generation Panamera with four e-hybrid options, based on a more powerful electric motor. Now the offer has been expanded with two more options, the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid.

Both versions of the Panamera will be equipped with Matrix LED headlights, 19-inch wheels, black-painted calipers and air suspension, including the Porsche Active Suspension Management system. HD LED headlights and Porsche Active Ride suspension are optional.

The Panamer 4S E-Hybrid comes with additional equipment that includes 20-inch wheels, sports exhaust pipes and red-painted calipers (customers can choose green or black), and optional carbon-ceramic discs and 21-inch wheels.

When it comes to the powertrain, the 4S E-Hybrid is powered by a 2.9-liter bi-turbo V6 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 536 hp (400 kW) and 533 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph). This version has a range of 92 kilometers WLTP.

The Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is powered by a 2.9-liter bi-turbo V6 engine with 470 hp (346 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). Both versions are equipped with a 25.9 kWh battery that can be fully charged in 2 hours and 39 minutes via an 11 kW charger. The battery provides a range of 96 km.

When it comes to price, the 4 E-Hybrid starts at 123,400 euros in Germany, while the more powerful 4S E-Hybrid starts at 138,200 euros.

Source: Porsche

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2024 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid
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2024 Toyota Yaris Cross

Like Hyundai which recently introduced a facelifted Tucson, Toyota is also announcing a facelifted Yaris Cross for European customers. The car comes with a number of improvements and more horsepower.

The car has retained the appearance of its predecessor with the addition of Juniper blue. It is equipped with a Premiere Edition kit with an exclusive Urban Khaki color, a new set of 18″ light rims, a dynamic muffler on the engine mount on the left side, a resonator on the intake hose, three-layer insulation placed behind the dashboard and an additional layer of felt on the muffler of the top cover, which is reduced noise and vibration making the Yaris Cross even more comfortable. There are also upgraded hardware with a new camera and radar scanning farther and wider than before, an ADAS package that includes a Pre-Collision system, Acceleration Suppression, Proactive Driving Assist, Safe Exit Assist and Rear Seat Reminder System.

The interior of the car is equipped with a 7-inch or 12.3-inch digital instrument panel with a 9-inch or 10.4-inch infotainmnet touchscreen. There is also the Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Yaris Cross Hybrid 130 is powered by a 1.5L engine combined with an electric motor for a total output of 130 hp (97 kW) and 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) of torque. It accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.7 seconds, which is 0.4 seconds faster than its predecessor. The Yaris Cross Hybrid 115 is powered by the same engine but with 114 hp (85 kW) and 104 lb-ft (141 Nm) of torque.

Reservations will start at the end of the month, and Toyota has not announced the price of the car.

Source: Toyota

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2024 Toyota Yaris Cross