The long-awaited MG Gloster full-sized SUV has finally been unveiled for the Indian market. The SUV comes as a premium alternative to the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Mahindra Alturas G4 and the Skoda Kodiaq. Official bookings of the vehicle have been commenced across the nation. Interested buyers can pre-book it online or at any MG dealership by paying a sum of Rs 1 lakh. Prices of the Gloster are likely to be revealed next month.
Here’re 9 important things to know about MG’s new premium 7-seater SUV.
1. Re-badged Maxus D90
The MG Gloster is basically the re-badged version of the Maxus D90 full-sized SUV, which is on sale in the Chinese market. The SUV made its India debut at the 2020 Auto Expo. Read – MG To Launch Hyundai Creta and Maruti Ertiga Rivals In India
2. Engine Specifications
The MG Gloster is powered by a 2.0-litre twin-turbocharged diesel engine that is capable of producing 215bhp of power and 480Nm of torque. In the global markets, the SUV also gets a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that offers 208bhp and 350Nm of torque.
The turbocharged diesel engine comes with 4WD system as standard. For transmitting power, the engine is paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The SUV also offers 7 driving modes – Automatic, Economy, Motion, Snow, Sand, Mud and Rock. Suspension mechanism includes dual Helix independent at the front and five-link integral at the rear. It gets all disc brakes.
3. Dimensions
In terms of proportions, the new Gloster is 4,985mm in length, 1,926mm in width and 1,867mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,950mm. The SUV has a fuel tank of 75-litres. The SUV rides on 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 255/55 section tyres. Read – 7 Features of MG Gloster Not Available On Toyota Fortuner
4. Advanced Driver Assistance Features
The SUV comes loaded with several high-end advanced driver assistance features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, Hands-free automatic parking, radar guided cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, etc.
5. Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
The new Gloster is India’s first automonous (Level 1) premium SUV. It features autonomous emergency braking system that automatically applies brakes with full force on sensing an imminent frontal collision. There is frontal collision warning system providing a visual and audio alert to the driver if it detects a potential impact.
6. MG Gloster Interior
The cabin of the Gloster is largely similar to the Maxus D90. It features a dual-tone black and tan leather theme, seats with diamond-quilt pattern and captain seats for the second row of seats. It features a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and connected car technologies, an 8-inch semi-digital instrument console, etc. Read – Upcoming MG Cars/SUVs In India
7. Key Features
– 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
– 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
– 3-zone climate controls
– 12-speakers sound system
– iSmart technology with OTA (Over-The-Air) updates
– Automatic climate control
– Panoramic sunroof
– Drive modes
8. Design Highlights
The Gloster measures around 5 meters in length, which makes it significantly bigger than the Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner. The SUV features XXL-size slatted grille with chrome, sleek LED headlamps, large wheel arches with dual-tone alloy wheels, split-LED tail-lamps and dual-exhaust outlets. Read – 5 Things About Upcoming MG SZ Petrol SUV
9. Safety Features
The full-sized 7-seater SUV is equipped with high-end safety and security features such as six airbags, brake assist, ABS with EBD, ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), hill-hold control, hill-descent control, a tire pressure monitoring system, parking sensors and a 360-degree camera.
MG Gloster First Look Video
