Morris Garages has finally launched the Gloster full-size SUV at an introductory price of Rs 28.98 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Its the fourth and new flagship product from the MG Motor in India. The Gloster takes on the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, and Mahindra Alturas G4. It comes with four variants, two engine options, and two seating layouts. Here’s how much the new Gloster SUV will cost you:-
Turbo Diesel | Twin-Turbo Diesel | |
Super (7-seater) | 28.98 lakh | – |
Smart (7-seater) | Rs 30.98 lakh | – |
Sharp (6-seater) | – | Rs 33.98 lakh |
| Sharp (7-Seater) | – | Rs 33.68 lakh |
Savvy (6-seater) | – | Rs 35.38 lakh |
*all prices, ex-showroom Delhi.
Note: These prices are introductory and are valid until 31st October or for the first 2,000 customers. The prices will be revised in near future. These price figures also incorporate the 'My MG Shield Customisation' after-sales package which worth Rs 50,000.
As mentioned in the above table, the Sharp variant is the only one to get both seating options. It is the only SUV in its segment to offer 6 seating layout. The 6-seater configuration incorporates captain seats for the middle row and a bench seat in a 7-seater configuration.
MG Gloster: Dimensions
The Gloster is also the largest body-on-frame SUV in its segment. Here's how the Gloster compares against its rivals:
| MG Gloster | Ford Endeavour | Mahindra Alturas G4 | Toyota Fortuner |
Length | 4985mm | 4903mm | 4850mm | 4795mm |
Width | 1926mm | 1869mm | 1960mm | 1855mm |
Height | 1867mm | 1837mm | 1845mm | 1835mm |
Wheelbase | 2950mm | 2850mm | 2865mm | 2745mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 liter | 80 liter | 70 liter | 80 liter |
Tyre Size | 255/55 R19 Alloy | 265/60 R18 Alloy | 255/60 R18 Alloy | 265/60 R18 Alloy |
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MG Gloster Features
With Gloster, MG's coup de maître is its extensive features list. It gets level 1 autonomous driving techs such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and semi-autonomous park assist.
On the comfort and convenience front, MG offers premium features like a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected car technology with remote control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, a 12-speaker sound system, panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front powered seats, driver seat with massage function and memory function, 64-colors ambient lighting, leatherette upholstery, etc.
The safety kit includes 8 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program, rollover mitigation, electronic parking brake with auto-hold function, hill-start control, hill descent control, 360-degree camera, front & rear parking sensors, and many more.
MG Gloster Powertrain
The Gloster SUV is offered with two engine choices: 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel and 2.0-liter bi-turbocharged diesel. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Here are the specifications:
Engine | 2.0-litre turbo | 2.0-litre twin-turbo (Bi-turbo) |
Max Power | 163PS | 218PS |
Max Torque | 375Nm | 480Nm |
Gearbox | 8-speed torque converter automatic (AT) | 8-speed torque converter automatic (AT) |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Variant Availability | Super (7-seater), Smart (6-seater) | Sharp (6-seater & 7-seater), Savvy (6-seater) |
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Warranty
MG offers a 3-year/1 lakh km warranty, 3-year roadside assistance (RSA), and three labor free services with Gloster SUV as standard. Buyers can also choose to extend the warranty up to 5 years with unlimited km coverage along with RSA, maintenance programs, and assured buyback packages as well.
Author's Take
With the Gloster SUV, MG Motor has hit the apiary in which beasts like the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour are already ruling. There is no doubt that MG Gloster is an amazing package and the Chinese maker has priced it very competitively. But still, the fight is going to be very tough for Gloster.
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