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MG Astor compact SUV: All you need to know

September 15, 2021
Bharat Times

The new MG Astor is packed to the gills with all the latest bells and whistles and comes with some first-in-segment features and state-of-the-art technology.


The MG Astor is essentially a petrol powered version of the MG ZS EV.

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The MG Astor is essentially a petrol powered version of the MG ZS EV.

NS MG Astor The compact SUV has been unveiled in India and is quite advanced on the technology front. Essentially, it is a petrol-powered version of mg The ZS EV that was launched in India in 2020 is not much different in terms of looks, both outside and inside the cabin. That said, it is packed to the gills with all the latest bells and whistles and comes with some first-in-segment features and modern technology. Here’s what you need to know about the new MG Astor compact SUV.

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  1. The new MG Astor is quite a bit ahead of the ZS EV or other SUVs in the carmaker’s lineup, especially when it comes to technology. It introduces the new concept of Car as a Car Software Connected to a Platform (CAAP) which is basically its new software platform, growing on technologies such as Blockchain, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
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    The new MG Astor will also be based on high technology like other models in the carmaker’s portfolio.

  2. The new software platform will further enable the development and application of services and subscriptions, eventually reaching the full range of software MGs.
  3. MG has also partnered with India’s largest telecom operator, Reliance Jio, which will provide its connectivity suite to provide best-in-class 4G based connected car stack. Jio’s 4G network will provide high-speed in-car connectivity for the Astor. Reliance Jio will provide e-SIM and IoT technology that provides access to real-time infotainment and telematics.
  4. Then, MG Astor also gets a personalized AI assistant system for which Amitabh Bachchan, and Paralympic athlete and Khel Ratna award winner Dr. Deepa Malik have lent their voices to the system.
  5. The MG Astor will be the first model from the brand to have Level 2 autonomous technology as well as multiple functions under Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
  6. The ADAS system also includes features like automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, rear drive assist, rear cross traffic alert and blind spot detection. In terms of layout, the cabin is similar to what we saw on the ZS EV.
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    The 10.1-inch infotainment screen on the MG Astor supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

  7. It gets a 10.1-inch infotainment screen and 7.0-inch instrument cluster with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  8. It also comes with a customized AI assistant, which understands natural language and supports 35 Hinglish voice commands. The new system offers over 80 Internet features including Wikipedia, jokes, news, festival GIFS, navigation, online music streaming, in-car controls and important in-car warnings.
  9. Likewise, it doesn’t look much different from the ZS EV. The major difference in aesthetics is the radial pattern on the front grille, while the tungsten steel electroplated finish looks very stylish.
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    Rajeev Chaba, President – MG Motor India with MG Astor.

  10. The wing mirrors are heated which is a segment-first and so is the new digital key with Bluetooth technology. Also, with features like ventilated and power-adjustable front seats, auto-climate control, 360-degree camera view, in-built air-purifier and a massive panoramic sunroof that covers 90 percent of the roof, this is not the case. Lack of animal comforts.
  11. It also gets three steering modes – Normal, Urban and Dynamic for better feedback.
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    MG Astor gets two engine options – 1.4-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre petrol.

  12. MG Motor India is offering the Astor with two engine options. First up is the 1.4-litre, (1349 cc) four-cylinder turbo petrol engine that belts out 138 bhp and 220 Nm of peak torque while the engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
  13. Then there’s the 1.5-litre (1498 cc), four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 108 bhp and 144 Nm of peak torque which is mated to either a manual gearbox or an eight-step CVT gearbox.
  14. MG Astor is entering a highly competitive segment in India with the likes of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Nissan Kicks and the new German duo – Skoda Kushak and Volkswagen Taigun.

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