MG Motor India will announce prices of its new upcoming Astor mid-size SUV on 7th October 2021. One must note that its official launch date is yet to be announced by the carmaker. It will be the fifth SUV from the British carmaker in the country. The MG Astor, the petrol iteration of the ZS EV, will lock horns against the cars like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq and the newly-launched Volkswagen Taigun. The mid-size SUV could be priced as low as Rs 9 lakh for the entry-level variant and up to Rs 15 lakh for the top-end variant. Read – New MG Electric Compact SUV, Hatchback India Launch Details Out
For power, the MG Astor has two petrol engines – 1.5L VTi naturally aspirated and 1.3L turbocharged unit. While the former is good enough for 108bhp and 144Nm of torque, the latter makes power worth 138bhp and 220Nm of torque. The SUV model lineup doesn’t have diesel powertrain. While the naturally aspirated petrol motor comes with a 5-speed manual and an 8-step CVT automatic gearbox, the turbocharged unit can be had with a 6-speed torque convertor automatic transmission only.
There will three interior colour themes to choose from – Tuxedo Black, dual-tone Iconic Ivory and Sangria Red. While its dashboard is exactly similar ot the ZS EV, the Astor has a new 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Jio e-SIM for connected car features. The info unit supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. One of its key highlights is a personal AI (artificial intelligence) assistant system that answers queries via online sources and takes voice commands in Hinglish language. It’s also the first vehicle in its segment to offer ADAS (advanced driver assistance system). Read – MG Motor India In Talks With Ford; Interested In Production Plants
The list of features also includes a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, heated ORVMs (first-in-segment), a panoramic sunroof, 6-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control and more. Though, the SUV misses out on features like rear sun blinds, auto dimming rear view mirror, cooled seats and a branded audio system.
