MG Astor is one of the much-anticipated new car launches of this year. Its prices and feature details will be officially revealed on 7th October 2021. According to a fresh media report, the SUV model lineup will be spread across eight trims – Style, Super, Smart Std, Smart, Sharp Std, Sharp, Savvy and Savvy Red. The Astor will be the most powerful vehicle in its segment. It will be made available with the 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol and 1.3L turbocharged petrol engines making 110bhp and 140bhp.
While the gasoline motor can be had with either a 5-speed manual or an 8-speed CVT automatic gearbox, the oil burner will come with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission only. Save for the top-end Savvy and Savvy Red trims, the 1.5L petrol-manual combination will be offered across all variants. The entry-level Style trim will miss out on the 1.5L petrol automatic and 1.3L petrol automatic combination.
The Astor’s variant-wise feature details are yet to be revealed by the carmaker. Though, it’s confirmed to offer the segment-first ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) and artificial intelligence (AI) with voice command assistance.
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Features such as a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, heated wing mirrors (first-in-segment), leatherette upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, a 360 degree camera, steering with driving modes, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, tyre pressure monitor and electric parking brake will be reserved for the top-end trim.
The upcoming MG Astor will also be high on safety. Its safety kit will include 6 airbags, electronic stability programe, hill start and descent control, traction control, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), anti-lock braking system (ABS) and rear disc brakes. Read – New MG Electric Compact SUV, Hatchback India Launch Details Out
In the mid-size SUV space, the MG Astor will challenge the dominance of the Hyundai Creta. It will also lock horns against the Kia Seltos and the newly-launched Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun. Its prices are likely to fall in the range of Rs 10 lakh – Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom).
