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2018 version of the MG3, which has got a new front end design, seats, dashboard, a bigger boot, upgraded sound system, diamond cut alloys, six new colour choices, longer wheelbase, shorter overhangs to give it a “sporty stance” and a stack of “customisable” graphics which should at least make your MG feel a bit different. Phew.

That all sounds very exciting, but there are three more important attractions that will appear far more to anyone considering an MG3.

Firstly, of course, is price. And with the range starting at £9,495 for a base spec “Explore” model, rising through

£11,395 for an “Excite” version up to

£12,795 for a vastly well equipped top spec “Exclusive” it’s tempting.

Add to that the MG3’s brilliant fuel economy. The latest WLTP tests show that the MG3 returns 47mpg and it certainly does that.

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Despite not coming with a trip computer my loan car averaged at least 55mpg on a 150-mile return motorway trip to Gatwick airport, and I wasn’t hanging around.

By the way. Want to know what WLTP stands for? Quiz nuts make a note. It’s Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure.

The third point to take notice of is the original failure by MG – Morris Garages (another one for quizzers) – to make cars that didn’t break down with the regularity of Naomi Campbell. The MG3 now comes with a transferable 7-year/80,000-mile warranty. That’s impressive.

Pretty on the inside, with partleather and cloth seats, an excellent and easy-to-use stereo, plus a rear parking camera as standard, the Exclusive MG3 adds an upmarket touch to add to its practicality of having