There was a time when "budget hatchback" meant you'd traded joy for practicality. MG hasn't just narrowed that gap with the new MG3 Hybrid+ Trophy — it's pretty much closed it. Under the bonnet sits MG's clever 1.5-litre full hybrid setup, working with a slick automatic gearbox to produce a punchy 194ps. That's not a typo for a supermini, and it shows: this thing moves with a confidence that belies its size, while the hybrid system quietly gets on with sipping fuel rather than gulping it, especially around town where the electric motor does much of the heavy lifting. This particular example is about as close to new as you'll find — registered on a 26-plate, showing a whisker over 1,400 miles, and in crisp white with a single, careful owner from new. It's the sort of car that still smells like the factory. The Trophy trim sits at the top of the MG3 tree, so expect the full toy box: the sharp digital instrument cluster, touchscreen infotainment, and enough safety kit to make you wonder how it's priced the way it is. MG has never been shy about generosity when it comes to standard equipment, and the Trophy spec is where that generosity peaks. What you get, in short, is a genuinely modern, efficient, well-equipped hatchback that costs a fraction of what rivals ask for similar spec — with a bulletproof warranty to match MG's growing reputation for reliability. Low mileage, one owner, nearly new: this isn't a car you're taking a punt on, it's one you're getting a head start with. For anyone who wants sensible motoring without the sensible price tag, this MG3 makes a compelling case.