Bookings for the recently launched MG Astor have officially started from today for a token amount of Rs 21,000. You can reserve the SUV online or at your nearest dealership. Deliveries of the first lot of the SUV, which consists of only 5,000 units, will begin from the next month. That said, the prices of the MG Astor will also be revised after the completion of bookings for the five thousand units. For reference, the Astor is currently priced between Rs 9.78 lakh and Rs 17.38 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The MG Astor is available in five variants – Style, Super, Smart, Sharp, and Savvy. They come packed with premium features like LED headlamps & tail lamps, dual-tone alloy wheels, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, i-Smart connected car technology, digital driver’s display, a digital key with Bluetooth tech, powered driver’s seat, a panoramic sunroof, auto climate control, a personal AI assistant, and Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that comprises active safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, pilot assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, etc. The other notable safety features of the SUV include six airbags, ABS with EBD, front & rear parking sensors, electronic stability control, traction control, hill ascent/descent (as standard), all-four-disc brakes, 360-degree camera, and blind-spot monitoring system. Click here to find a suitable variant for you.
MG has offered the Astor with two petrol engine options – a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol. Here's take a look at the detailed specifications:
| 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol |
No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
Max Power | 110PS | 140PS |
Max Torque | 144Nm | 220Nm |
Transmission Option | 6-speed manual / 8-step CVT automatic | 6-speed torque converter automatic |
Claimed Mileage | 14-15kmpl (MT), 10-12kmpl (CVT) | 9-12kmpl |
In the Indian market, the Astor competes with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Renault Duster, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, and Nissan Kicks.
