MG Gloster Super Discontinued; SUV Now Available In Two Variants
By car&bike Team
Published on May 13, 2023
Highlights
- The MG Gloster is now available in two trims: Sharp and Savvy
- Sharp offered in a 7-seater configuration with a price of Rs 38.08 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Savvy trim is available in both 6-seater and 7-seater options and gets the option of four-wheel drive
MG Motor India has streamlined the variant line-up for its flagship the Gloster SUV in India. The SUV is now only available in the Sharp and Savvy trim levels with the entry-level 'Super' variant now discontinued.
The Gloster Sharp is exclusively offered in a 7-seater configuration in two-wheel drive and carries a price tag of Rs 38.08 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the Savvy trim is available in both 6-seater and 7-seater options, with the choice of 2WD or 4WD. Prices for the Gloster Savvy, meanwhile range from Rs 39.60 lakh up to Rs 42.38 lakh (ex-showroom).
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MG has made no changes to the engine line-up for the SUV Gloster. The 2WD variants are powered by a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine while the 4WD variants get a more powerful twin-turbo 2.0-litre diesel engine. The unit in the 2WD models is good for 161 bhp and 375 Nm while the twin-turbo unit develops 215 bhp and 480 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox as standard.
In terms of equipment, the MG Gloster Sharp packs in almost all the bells and whistles. Equipment on offer includes a 12.3-inch infotainment system with connected car tech, powered front seats, three-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, driver seat ventilation, wireless phone charger, PM 2.5 air filter, hands-free tailgate opening feature, rain-sensing wipers and more. It also packs in some ADAS functions such as lane change assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
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The Savvy meanwhile adds in some additional ADAS functions such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking and lane change warning.
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MG Gloster competes directly with the popular Toyota Fortuner in the Indian market.
Last Updated on May 13, 2023