MG ZS Petrol Astor
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MG Astor (ZS Petrol) SUV India Launch Timeline; New Details

MG Motors has officially announced to launch a new SUV in the Indian market before the end of this year. The company is most likely to launch the petrol derivative of the ZS SUV. In fact, the MG ZS Petrol has already been caught testing numerous times on the Indian roads.

MG Astor (ZS Petrol) Key Details

Launch – Q3, 2021
Expected Price – Rs 10 lakh – Rs 15 lakh
Competition – Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun
Engine Options – 1.3L Turbocharged Petrol & 1.5L naturally-aspirated petrol

MG Astor ZS Petrol

The SUV is rumoured to be called the MG Astor, as the name has already been trademarked in India. The ZS petrol mid-sized SUV will be positioned against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the soon-to-be-launched Skoda Kushaq and the Volkswagen Taigun. For people not in the know, MG Motors had showcased the ZS petrol at the 2020 Auto Expo.

The MG Astor will measure around 4.3 meters in length, which is significantly smaller than the Hector measuring 4.6 meters. Dimensionally, the ZS Petrol is 4,314mm in length, 1,809mm in width and 1,644mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,585mm. The SUV has a ground clearance of 205mm.The spy images reveal that the India-spec model will be based on the facelifted version, which is on sale in select international markets. Internally called the Model K, the new mid-sized SUV will come with revised design and upgraded cabin.

MG ZS Sunroof

The SUV will get a revised front fascia with a new front grille, flanked by sharper headlamps and a re-styled bumper. At the back, the SUV will get new LED tail-lamps. The cabin is likely to get new features and slightly revised dashboard. It is likely to get a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system compared to the 8.0-inch unit of the ZS EV. The infotainment system will be compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Navigation. The display will be used for the 360 degree camera.

The MG Astor will come equipped with a fully digital instrument console, which will show multiple information like tyre pressure. It is rumoured to feature ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System). The Astor is expected to get features like active driver assistance features such as autonomous emergency braking system, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, front collision warning and hands-free auto parking.

MG Astor (ZS Petrol Interior)

The MG ZS Petrol is likely to be offered with two engine options – a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol. While the naturally-aspirated petrol engine will produce around 120bhp and 150Nm of torque, the turbocharged engine is capable of producing 163bhp of power and 230Nm of torque. Both manual and automatic gearbox options are likely to be on offer.

MG Astor (ZS Petrol) SUV India Launch Timeline; New Details
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