MG Astor: The constantly transforming the automobile market in India has seen MG Motor stirring up the team for the second time now with the new version of the MG Astor. This has turned into an immediate conversation starter among automobile lovers and those planning to purchase one of these, primarily because of the technological innovation, mannered aesthetics, and relatively affordable price tag this newcomer offers.
Exterior Elegance of MG Astor
At the front, the MG Astor comes with a daring chromed starlight-sequel grille that shapes the car’s premium front end treatment, below which are sharp LED headlamps featuring embedded daytime running lamps that give the car a signature three-part lighting cluster look. Its muscular and sculpted bonnet, outgoing wheel arches and the floating roof line, available only with dual tone finish makes it look very sporty.
The character lines flowing and precisely shaped elements on the sides improve the overall sensation of forward movement also by 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels that successfully fit into the arches. Moulded LED taillights with chrome bar at the back provide its wide, stable outlook, together with simulated under guard and twin exhaust outlet tips (one of which is fake).
Exclusive Interior of MG Astor
This car’s interior has a classy look and feel which is evident from the neat lines of MG Astor’s dashboard accompanied by horizontal lines to give a wider look at the car interior. They come equipped with a 10.1-inch floating screen and the infotainment system besides the 7-inch fully digital instrument cluster and a special AI Teddy perched on the dashboard, which works as a voice assistant and looks very sci-fi.
Plenty of soft touch materials, leatherette appearance and an optional panoramic sunroof only add to the luxury as well as spaciousness differentiating the Astor from its competitors.
Another unique selling point of the MG Astor is the sophisticated Level 2 driving assistance system that include Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist and Speed Limit Fee, all aimed at improving safety and making the drive a more comfortable, less Fatiguing affair.
Advance Features of MG Astor
MG Astor comes with its talking head AI mascot which increases tech nerdy factor through internal learning from interaction, and controlling cabin functions. It offers two petrol engine options: a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated (110 PS/144 Nm) with 5MT or CVT, and 1.3-liter turbo (140 PS/220 Nm) with 6AT.
Complementing comfort and agility as its major forte, the car’s suspension suits well for the Indian road conditions while the steering though light in city traffic becomes stable at highway speed. The 1.3-liter turbo propels the vehicle with great vigor and manageable transitions between the gears to make the drive a good one.
In compact SUV category, MG Astor is quite appealing with its high-end features, sleek looks and affordable prices bolstered by the emerging MG car brand. It is rich in features and high performing giving new meaning to affordable, feature packed SUV’s.
