2024 MG Astor launched at ₹9.98 lakh. Check what's new

MG Motor India has launched the 2024 Astor in the Indian market. The prices of the crossover now start at ₹9.98 lakh ex-showroom. For 2024, MG has added several new features. However, there are no cosmetic or mechanical changes to the Astor. MG will offer the Astor in Sprint, Shine, Select, Sharp Pro and Savvy Pro variants.

2024 MG Astor: New features

There are quite a few new features that will come on the 2024 Astor. MG has added ventilated front seats, a wireless charger, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and auto-dimming IRVM. Apart from this, the iSMART user interface has been updated.

MG says that there are more than 80 connectivity features on offer with the new iSMART 2.0 system. There is also a voice recognition system that uses Jio and the occupants can give voice commands regarding weather, cricket updates, calculator, clock, date/day information, horoscope, dictionary, news and knowledge.

Other features such as automatic climate control, panoramic sunroof, cruise control, electric adjustment for the driver seat and Advanced Driver Aids System stay the same.

2024 MG Astor: Specs

Powering the MG Astor are two petrol engine options. There is a 1.3-litre turbocharged unit and a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated unit. The turbo-petrol produces 138 bhp of max power at 5,600 rpm and a peak torque output of 144 Nm at 3,600 rpm. It is offered only with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Then there is the naturally aspirated engine that produces 108 bhp and 6,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 144 Nm at 4,400 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic transmission.

The 1.5-litre engine with manual gearbox is available on all variants except Savvy Pro whereas the automatic transmission is available only on Select, Sharp Pro and Savvy Pro. The turbo-petrol unit is available only on Savvy Pro trim.