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MG Gloster Expected Price, Specs & Launch Timeline

MG Gloster India

Scheduled to be launched in the first half of 2019, the MG Gloster SUV will challenge the likes of Jeep Compass & Hyundai Tucson

MG Motor has officially confirmed that its first model for Indian market will be a 5-seater premium SUV. The company will launch the new model in mid 2019. In fact, trial production of the SUV has already been started at the company’s Halol based plant in Gujarat. The media reports claim that the new SUV will be called MG Gloster, though official announcement is yet to be made. The new model will be based on the Baojun 530 SUV, which is retailed in the Chinese market.

MG Gloster SUV will also receive a 7-seater derivative in future. The SUV will be available in both petrol and diesel fuel option. In India, the Gloster will challenge the likes of Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass and Tata Harrier. The SUV will be the biggest in its category, which should translate into spacious cabin. The MG SUV will be loaded with several advanced and segment-first features to gain competitive edge.

MG Gloster Features

– Projector headlamps with LED DRLs
– Roof-mounted spoiler
– Powered ORVMs
– Leather seats
– Panoramic sunroof
– Electronic parking brake
– Cruise control
– ABS with EBD, ESP
– Touchscreen infotainment system
– Android Auto, Apple CarPlay & Navigation
– Start/Stop engine button
– Dual-zone climate control
– Multi-functional steering wheel

MG Gloster Launch Date

MG Motors will officially enter into India in the first half of 2019. The company will launch a 5-seater premium SUV. It is expected that the SUV could be launched in April-May 2018. We will update you on the same as soon as MG announces anything on the same.

MG Gloster Price In India

MG Motors will aim at aggressive pricing for the Gloster 5-seater premium SUV. With heavy localisation, the first MG SUV for India could be priced around Rs 15 lakh – Rs 20 lakh.

MG Gloster Specifications

It will be available with 2 engine options – 1.5-litre direct-injection petrol and 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel. Both these engines will be BSVI compliant. The petrol engine currently powers the MG GS SUV, which is currently on sale in select international markets. This engine produces 167bhp of power at 5,600rpm and 250Nm of torque between 1,700-4,400rpm. The diesel engine is borrowed from FCA and it is the same unit that powers the Jeep Compass. While powering the Compass, this engine churns out 173bhp of power and 350Nm of torque. Both manual and automatic versions are likely to be on offer.

MG Gloster Design

The Gloster is most likely to be the re-engineered Baojun 530, which is already on sale in Chinese market. In fact, Baojun 530 has been spotted multiple times while testing on Indian roads. The SUV will have MG-like familiar grille instead of the original twin-slat grille. It will come equipped with an aggressive front fascia, featuring a hexagonal grille with blackened treatment and twin-pod headlamps with LED daytime running lights. The SUV will have aggressive air-intakes, bold character lines and one-piece tail-lamps. The flared wheel arches are likely to be fitted with large 18-inch alloys.

MG Gloster Dimensions

In terms of proportions, the MG Gloster is likely to be similar to the Baojun 530. The SUV measures 4,655mm in length, 1,835mm in width and 1,760mm in height with a 2,750 mm wheelbase. It will come with a ground clearance of over 200mm. It will be bigger than the Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson and Honda CR-V.

MG Gloster Interior

The cabin of the Gloster SUV will be loaded with several high-end comfort and convenience features. The SUV will have 3-layered dashboard with soft touch materials, and a large touchscreen infotainment system integrated to the central console. The infotainment system will be compatible with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Navigation. The SUV will get a TFT multi-information display, leather seats with contrasting stitches, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, an electronic parking brake, panoramic sunroof, reverse camera, multiple airbags, ESP, start/stop engine button, etc.

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