The Creta-rivaling MG Astor has undegone model year update for 2025, receiving new features for its mid-spec Shine and Select variants. With this, both the variants have also experienced a price hike of up to Rs 38,000. Here’s a look at its new price list: –
| MG Astor Variants | New Price | Quantum of Price Hike | |
| Petrol-Manual | |||
| Sprint | Rs 10 lakh | Unchanged | |
| Shine | Rs 12.48 lakh | +Rs 36,000 | |
| Select | Rs 13.82 lakh | +Rs 38,000 | |
| Sharp Pro | Rs 15.21 lakh | Unchanged | |
| Petrol-Automatic (CVT) | |||
| Select | Rs 14.85 lakh | +Rs 38,000 | |
| Sharp Pro | Rs 16.49 lakh | Unchanged | |
| Savvy Pro (with Ivory interior) | Rs 17.46 lakh | Unchanged | |
| Savvy Pro (with Sangria interior) | Rs 17.56 lakh | Unchanged | |
| Turbo-Petrol Automatic | |||
| Savvy Pro | Rs 18.35 lakh | Unchanged | |
All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India
With a price hike of Rs 36,000, the Astor Shine receives a panoramic sunroof and a 6-speaker sound system. On the other hand, the Select variant, with a Rs 38,000 jump, got six airbags and leather seat upholstery. However, it would have been better if MG had offered six airbags from the base-variant.
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Aside from the above-mentioned changes, the MG Astor remains unchanged. It continues to get features like an LED lighting system, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital cluster, 6-way powered driver’s seat, auto AC, rear AC vents, heated ORVMs, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, 360-degree camera, and level-2 ADAS with active safety tech like adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, lane keep assist and more.
Underneath the hood, the Astor continues to be offered with two engine options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol (110PS/144Nm) coupled with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT, and a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine (140PS/220Nm) paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
In the mid-size SUV segment, the Astor continues to take on the likes of Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate and Kia Seltos.
Author’s Take
The MG Astor has struggled in the Indian market due to factors like mediocre performance, low fuel efficiency, the absence of a diesel engine, and stiff competition. With these updates, MG aims to appeal to buyers seeking a premium experience. However, the brand should prioritize safety by making six airbags standard. Additionally, its marketing efforts seem weaker than the product itself, limiting its reach in a highly competitive segment.
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