[Axe77]

I am curious to see what the ultimate on road price difference would be between the top of line Astor ICE and top of line Astor EV. I would expect about 4 - 5 lakh on road but lets see where they end up slotting against each other.

Also, if the price difference is high enough, does it in effect end up cannibalizing the sales of the EV at all. After all if the price difference for a low running user doesn't justify the EV savings, he might be inclined to pick the ICE Astor as the choice capable of meeting city as well as long distance touring needs.

[theREDcamero]

Interesting to see a vehicle launched as an EV turning into a petrol model than the other-way round. But can say that a diesel is sorely missed in this segment.
Since the ZS EV had five star rating in safety this will also have the same, joining s-cross in this segment to have a 5 star rating.
This vehicle having substantial road presence than the Kushaq and Taigun helps the cause too.

[vredesbyrd]

Bluetooth is such a horrible, unreliable and janky technology even after 3 decades. Forget streaming music, but something as crucial as car keys?! Never.

[ron178]

Originally Posted by theREDcamero

Since the ZS EV had five star rating in safety this will also have the same, joining s-cross in this segment to have a 5 star rating.

No crash test on either of these cars has been carried out yet on a car type-approved for India. There is a good chance it may score 5 stars, but let's hold our horses until a test result under Global NCAP's SaferCarsForIndia program. We never know what manufacturers have in store for us sometimes.

I must commend the standard fitment of ESC and a three-point safety belt and neck restraint for the fifth occupant though. It remains to be seen how many airbags are standard.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by vredesbyrd

Bluetooth is such a horrible, unreliable and janky technology even after 3 decades. Forget streaming music, but something as crucial as car keys?! Never.

That's only a backup solution. There is a physical key as well -


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[Venkatesh]

MG Astor in white colour





















Astor walkaround videos on 19th September at 12 pm.

Source : MotorBeam

[motorworks]

The Astor looks like a promising package. In terms of dimensions, it’s slightly longer and wider than the Creta, but has a lower height and lower wheel base. Considering MG’s pricing strategy with the Hector and also taking in to account of the XUV700’s disruptive pricing, I see the Astor to be priced quite competitively maybe just at par or slightly lower than the Creta, so as to grab eyeballs at the launch. Also, I have seen the ZS EV around and although it looks good, it doesn’t have the street presence of the Creta, Seltos. But for sure it should be a great alternative to the Koreans.

Unfortunately there just seems to be no real threat to these Koreans except the XUV700. The Kushaq hasn’t got off to a great start and I don’t expect anything better from the Taigun either. Cannot understand as to why on earth would VW create a car that is dimensionally smaller than the segment leaders and yet price it at a premium? And now we have a decent attempt from MG, but they are handicapped in terms of reach and plus the car looks more on the lines of the S-Cross.

[drivingmelody]

Astor has a turning radius of 5.6m as compared to Creta's 5.3 m.
It may be an issue with tight parking spaces in an Apartment complex.

We did test drives of MG ZS EV, Creta, and Kushaq. ZS EV and Astor have almost similar dimensions and turning radius.
Kushaq is the easiest to maneuver, followed by Creta in tight parking spaces. MG ZS EV also eventually made it to my parking space.

My humble suggestion is to take a test drive if there are any concerns about tight parking spaces.

[Mechanto]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

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Source : PowerDrift

The bonnet sits a bit low in my opinion, may be subjective. A slightly higher bonnet would have given the car a more butch look.

[das_ren_auto]

Any idea about the suspension setup of this. I am planning to book this once bookings open. My current ride is Vento 1.6 TDI. I was interested in Kushaq but after test drive I felt it as a downgrade from my current ride.

My priority is driving dynamics and suspension and hence duster/kicks were the primary choice, but there is no clarity regarding the arrival of updated models. I don't want to go with the outdated models as I am planning to keep the car for next 10 years.

Please suggest

[Night Raven]

From the pictures there are a few things that seems to be missing out.
1. Seat belts doesn’t look height adjustable
2. I don’t see any buttons for climate control. Looks more like a manual ac with controls on the ICE display.
3. No paddle shifters
Also, any idea what is the rotating knob on the roof panel for?

[CircleOfLife]

Originally Posted by das_ren_auto

I was interested in Kushaq but after test drive I felt it as a downgrade from my current ride.

My priority is driving dynamics and suspension and hence duster/kicks were the primary choice, but there is no clarity regarding the arrival of updated models. I don't want to go with the outdated models as I am planning to keep the car for next 10 years.

Please suggest

If you were disappointed with Kushaq handling then Astor won’t shine in this department either. Atleast this based on the international reviews.

All reviews pegged Volkswagen twins as the best in handling department in the segment. I highly doubt MG will surpass it.

MG vehicles isn’t known for crisp handling. Jack of all master of none, that is how i would look at it.

If 1.3 turbo petrol doesn’t give decent mileage, then again 1.5 TSI with cylinder deactivation holds the trump card here along with ride and handling.

[volkman10]

MG Motor Indonesia has just launched the MG ZS.





- Starting price of 269.8 million Rupiah. (~₹ 13.94 lakhs)

- 3 Trims - Activate , Ignite at 289.8 million Rupiah( ~₹ 14.97 lakhs) and 'Magnify' at 309.8 million Rupiah (~₹ 16 lakhs)

The Magnify trim gets larger, 17-inch wheels, while the trim underneath uses 16-inch wheel

For the lights, all trims already get LED headlights and LED DRLs.
However, only the Magnify trim is already automatic. In addition, the bottom trim that is Activate does not get fog lights.

all variants have received LED lights on the rear side and also side mirrors that can close electrically,

Ignite and Magnify types, they get roof rails on the roof. While the Magnify type gets a 'bonus' in the form of an auto wiper

basic type of New MG ZS uses fabric with a black interior.
While the type above uses soft touch leather with interior shades of brown and black.

All variants get a leather steering wheel, Digital AC, Push Start Stop Button , and Digital MID. Especially for the Magnify type, you get an electric driver's seat and alsotire pressure monitoring system aka TPMS.

There are 6 speakers for the New MG ZS trim Magnify, and 4 speakers for other trims. In addition, there are 4 USB ports for Activate and Ignite types, and 5 for Magnify.

In terms of safety features, the New MG ZS has been equipped with ESS, Follow Me Home, ISOFIX, and parking sensors for all types.

Two airbags are provided as standard, but the Ignite type gets additional side airbags , and Magnify gets additional curtain and side airbags

The highest variant also gets a 360-degree camera, while the Ignite version gets a reverse camera

All variants of the New MG ZS rely on a 1,500cc engine that produces 114 PS at 6,000 rpm and 150 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. The power and torque are connected to the front wheels via a virtual 8-speed CVT transmission.

all types are provided with a 5-year warranty without a limit on the number of kilometers. Free service fees and spare parts are also valid for 5 years, or 100 thousand kilometers.

Link

[musclecar]

Got these images from one of the Auto Enthusiasts groups. Must say the vehicle looks good from all the proportions.

Image credit- Bunny Punia

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Two similar approaches (red on black) from rival camps -