MG Astor

Introduction

• The MG Astor is the carmaker’s compact SUV for the midsize segment.
• It is positioned against similar cars like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq.
• A highlight of this compact SUV is that it was the first car in India to feature an embedded Personal AI Assistant.
• Adding on, this car is based on the brand’s global ‘ZS’ platform and comes with ADAS.

MG Astor – Exterior

• The Astor features a chrome‑studded grille flanked by optional projector or full-LED headlamps, with integrated LED DRLs.
• At the rear, it gets LED tail‑lamps and a prominent light signature complemented by a sculpted tailgate.
• Chrome highlights have been used on the window line, outside door handles, and rear bumper.
• Then, a roof‑mounted spoiler and shark‑fin antenna add a sporty touch.
• This car further gets a black body cladding, front and rear silver skid‑plate style inserts, along with satin‑silver roof rails as well.
• Its body coloured ORVMs are integrated with turn indicators and are electrically adjustable.
• Depending on the variant, the Astor boasts 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres.

MG Astor – Interior

• Inside, the Astor’s cabin uses a layered dashboard with soft‑touch materials, leatherette padding on the dash, door pads, and centre console.
• MG offers the Astor with dual-toned interior themes including an Ivory layout and a sportier black‑and‑red upholstery with contrast stitching.
• On the tech side, it has a 10.1‑inch HD touchscreen infotainment system supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
• Then, its seven-inch digital instrument cluster displays all the important information.
• Coming to the seating, they are well-cushioned with manual height adjustment for the driver.
• The rear passengers get a 60:40 split seat, rear AC vents, adjustable headrests, a central armrest with cupholders, and storage solutions like bottle holders.
• Other features include cruise control, keyless entry, push‑button start, all‑power windows, tilt steering, and more.

MG Astor – Powertrain

• The Astor is can be purchased in two petrol engine options being a 1.5‑litre naturally aspirated ‘VTi‑TECH’ four‑cylinder and the other a 1.3‑litre turbo‑petrol three‑cylinder.
• While, the 1.5‑litre engine churns a 110bhp and 144Nm of torque.
• Transmission options with the 1.5 petrol include a five‑speed manual and a continuously variable transmission.
• On the other hand, the 1.3‑litre turbo‑petrol engine delivers a power output of 138bhp and 220Nm of torque.
• This 1.3-litre turbo‑petrol engine comes solely mated to an six-speed manual transmission.