MG Astor launched in India: Variant-wise features explained

MG Astor SUV was officially launched in India at a starting - and introductory - price point of ₹9.78 lakh. The Astor from MG Motor India will compete against a long list of well-established as well as new players in the mid-size SUV space but has a number of its own unique propositions to possibly wow prospective customers.

(Check full price list of MG Astor here)

Astor will take on rivals like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq. While it is essentially a petrol-engine-powered version of ZS EV, there are several highlights of Astor even if two stand out the most.

Astor is the country's first AI-powered vehicle and has a mile-long list of driver-assist and safety features. MG is underlining its tech-based automotive company credentials and as such, the Astor could have a place of prominence in its portfolio.

MG Astor variants

The Astor has four broad variants - Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. It comes with two petrol engine options and three transmission choices. But its feature list is what is likely to stand out.

MG Astor variant-wise key features
Style	Super	Smart	Sharp
	R17 silver alloy wheels	Personal AI Assistant	Personal AI Assistant
Electronic power steering with 3 modes	Reverse parking camera	Digital car key using Bluetooth technology	Dual pane panoramic sunroof
Leather layering on dashboard, door trim, door armrest, center console	LED tail lamps	Heated ORVM	Rear drive assist (RDA)
Hill Descent Control	Satin silver finish roof rails	iSmart (80+ features)	Red brake callipers - Front and rear
Full LED Hawkeye head lights	Front fog lamp with cornering assist	17.78 cm full digital cluster	R17 turbine inspired alloys
Auto AC with PM2.5 filter	Electric parking brake with autohold (automatic)	Push button engine start/stop with smart entry	R17 dual tone machine alloys
Remote keyless entry+foldable key	LED interior lamp	Side airbag	Curtain airbag
Rear defogger & fog lamp	25.7 cm HD touchscreen infotainment	Perforated leather seat upholstery	360 around view camera
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay speakers + Tweeters (4)	Cruise control	6-waypower adjustable driver seat
25.7 cm HD touchscreen infotainment	Steering mounted audio controls	Auto headlamps	Rain sensing wipers
LED daytime running lights	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	TPMS	Blind spot detection (BSD)
	Full LED Hawkeye headlamps	Speed assist system manual mode	Lane change assist (LCA)
	LED daytime running lights	Outside mirror power foldable	Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)
		Brit dynamic exterior sporty black theme
		Tuxedo black interior theme

MG says that as many as 27 features on the Astor are common across all variants of Astor and that the SUV has at least 49 features in all. Another big advantage the Astor has its plush cabin with three upholstery colour options to choose from.

There are two petrol engines to opt between - a 1.5-litre petrol motor which has 110PS of power and offers 144Nm of torque, and a 1.3-litre turbo petrol which puts out 140PS and churns out 220Nm of torque.

MG Motor India is offering a standard 3+3+3 warranty package on the Astor. This includes warranty of three years for unlimited kilometers, three years of Roadside Assistance and three Labor-Free periodic services. There is also an annual maintenance package which starts at around ₹16,000.

The pricing, as mentioned, starts at ₹9.78 lakh and goes up to ₹16.78 lakh (ex showroom, introductory)