2024 MG3 Essence vs Suzuki Swift GLS comparison review

Suzuki and MG recently renewed their small cars. We compare two identically priced models, one a hybrid, one not.

Peter Louisson

Senior Editor NZ Autocar magazine

Nitty Gritty on fuel use

Specification favours the MG

How do they come across?

Bing bong

Dynamics are much closer

Which then?

MG3 Essence

Suzuki Swift GLS

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