Toyota Aygo X vs Renault Clio vs MG3 – What's the BEST cheap hybrid?

There's never been a better time to buy a small, cheap hybrid car – and in this review we test the three most affordable to find a WINNER! Can the new 2026 Toyota Aygo X (now with a powerful 1.5-litre hybrid engine) beat the budget-focused MG3 Hybrid+? Or does the fun-driving Renault Clio E-Tech represent the perfect middle ground? Read our full in-depth reviews of all the cars featured: https://www.whatcar.com/ Subscribe to What Car? for more new car reviews, reveals and road trips: ‪@whatcar‬ In this video, we take the three cheapest hybrids on sale on a road trip to test their real-world MPG (the winner achieved 57mpg!), battle London width restrictors, and even head to an empty runway for a DRAG RACE where one car destroys the competition. We also expose a critical safety failure that Euro NCAP has never seen before. What Car? is the UK's biggest car-buying brand and has been helping buyers for more than 50 years. Our tests are widely regarded as the most independent and in-depth. Our YouTube channel brings you trusted reviews on all types of car, plus car news, reveals and features. In-depth written reviews are available on our website whatcar.com, where you'll also find advice features and the latest new and used car deals. Follow What Car? here: LIKE What Car? on Facebook: https://goo.gl/yv5jF8 FOLLOW What Car? on Twitter: https://goo.gl/SJzmT8 Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9 #toyotaaygox #mg3hybrid #renaultclio #hybrid Video chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 The Contenders: New Aygo X vs Clio vs MG3 03:35 In the City: The Width Restrictor Challenge 07:08 Interior Review: Toyota Aygo X 09:45 Interior Review: Renault Clio 12:00 Interior Review: MG3 14:37 Boot Space: How Many Suitcases? 16:55 Driving Dynamics: Toyota Aygo X 18:23 Driving Dynamics: Renault Clio 20:11 Driving Dynamics: MG3 21:08 DRAG RACE! (MG3 vs Clio vs Aygo X) 23:29 Drag Race Times 24:36 Real-World MPG Results 26:05 Ownership Costs & Finance Deals 28:08 Safety Warning: MG3's Critical Failure ⚠️ 29:24 Reliability & Warranty 30:30 Verdict: The Best Cheap Hybrid?