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MG3 Hybrid+ vs Toyota Yaris
Two small hybrids with automatic gearboxes and no need to plug in. Here is where the MG3 Hybrid+ makes its case on price and everyday equipment.
Your quick guide
- Entry-grade prices: MG3 Hybrid+ SE is £19,495 OTR; Toyota Yaris Icon is £23,995 OTR, a £4,500 difference before offers.
- Everyday technology: the MG3 SE includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen, smartphone connectivity and a reversing camera.
- No charging cable: both are full hybrids with automatic transmission. Their warranty arrangements work differently, as explained below.
A £4,500 difference at the starting point
The MG3 Hybrid+ and Toyota Yaris are a relevant pair if you want a small automatic hybrid without a charging cable. For a clear comparison, we have selected the entry MG3 Hybrid+ SE and Toyota Yaris Icon 1.5 Hybrid automatic.
MG3 Hybrid+ SE
Current UK entry Hybrid+ grade
- OTR price
- £19,495
- Powertrain
- Full hybrid, automatic
- External charging
- Not required
The lower starting price leaves more room in the purchase budget.
Toyota Yaris Icon
Current UK entry Yaris grade
- OTR price
- £23,995
- Powertrain
- Full hybrid, automatic
- External charging
- Not required
Compare the actual equipment and quotation alongside the MG.
The MG is £4,500 less at these advertised on-the-road prices. That gives it a strong starting point, particularly if you want hybrid technology while keeping the initial cost down.
UK manufacturer OTR prices checked 25 September 2026: MG3 Hybrid+ SE and Toyota Yaris Icon. Optional paint, accessories and retailer or finance offers are not included in this comparison.
What comes with the MG3 SE?
The SE includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for compatible phones, satellite navigation and a reversing camera. Rear parking sensors and automatic air conditioning are also part of its equipment.
Those are features you can use from the first journey. Connect your own phone in the showroom, enter a regular destination and see how clearly you can read the camera image.
If heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a 360-degree camera appeal, compare the MG3 Hybrid+ Trophy as well. Those are Trophy features; they are not included in the SE price above.
MG equipment: Invicta MG3 Hybrid+ specifications.
How will it fit your everyday driving?
Both cars manage their hybrid systems automatically, switching the contribution of the petrol engine and electric motor to suit the driving conditions. You continue to fill up with petrol.
MG quotes 64.2 mpg WLTP combined for the MG3 Hybrid+. That is a laboratory comparison figure, not a guaranteed result. Your mileage, traffic and driving conditions will affect fuel use.
Try the MG on a route that includes town traffic, a faster road and a parking manoeuvre. Listen to how the engine responds as you accelerate and check whether the driving position works for you. A useful comparison is one that includes the way you actually drive.
Economy figure: MG UK technical announcement.
How do the warranties compare?
MG provides a seven-year or 80,000-mile warranty, whichever comes first, subject to its terms and servicing requirements.
Toyota supplies a three-year or 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty. After that, eligible Toyota servicing can activate further cover, up to the car reaching ten years or 100,000 miles. That additional cover depends on meeting Toyota’s conditions.
The MG offers a long manufacturer warranty from new. Toyota’s service-activated route can run for longer, so it is worth comparing how each fits your planned ownership and servicing.
Read MG’s warranty information and Toyota’s warranty terms. The scope and exclusions of the cover differ.
Your questions answered
Is the MG3 Hybrid+ cheaper than the Toyota Yaris?
At the UK manufacturer OTR prices checked on 25 September 2026, the MG3 Hybrid+ SE is £19,495 and Yaris Icon is £23,995. The difference is £4,500 before options and offers.
Do either of these hybrids need plugging in?
No. Both are full hybrids that manage their batteries while driving. You refuel them with petrol.
Does the MG3 Hybrid+ SE have a reversing camera?
Yes. A reversing camera and rear parking sensors are included. The 360-degree camera is a Trophy feature.
Does MG3 Hybrid+ SE have heated seats?
Heated front seats are fitted to Trophy, not SE. Check the exact grade when comparing quotations.
Where can I test-drive an MG3 Hybrid+?
Contact Invicta MG in Canterbury, Croydon or Maidstone to check available cars and arrange a test drive.
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Our MG teams can demonstrate the SE and explain what Trophy adds. Ask for a quotation on the version you want and compare it with the current offers.
Sources: MG3 Hybrid+ UK · MG UK prices · Toyota Yaris UK · Toyota warranty · Invicta MG3 Hybrid+.
Selected versions shown. UK equipment, prices and availability can change; confirm the specification and current quotation for your chosen car.
