MG to challenge Toyota, Renault for hybrid lead

MG3 blue front view 2024 — MG plans to challenge Toyota and Renault on hybrid performance. The MG3 has a 75-kW electric motor. The Toyota Yaris has a 59 kW e-motor while the Renault Clio hybrid's motor has 36 kW.

March 06, 2024 05:00 AM

GENEVA -- MG aims to “break the monopoly” that Toyota and Renault have over the small hybrid niche in Europe.

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