MG has launched the Rakan 4x4 in Kuwait, and it is the first MG model to bear an Arabic name; Rakan means a 'symbol of strength.' The Rakan's launch in Kuwait gives us a preview of the Majestor that's launching in India this month. The Rakan features a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. Essentially a facelift of the Gloster, the India-spec Majestor will be MG India's flagship SUV and sell alongside the former.
- Rakan's exterior provides hints of India-spec Majestor's design
- India-spec model could get the Gloster's 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine
Rakan 4x4 exterior details
Gets a refreshed design for the front end.
MG had previously teased the Majestor, giving a first look at the SUV's fascia. The Rakan features an extensively redesigned front compared to the Gloster, with slim LED DRLs up top and a large rectangular grille finished in gloss black; faux silver skid plates and a muscular bumper complete the front. The Majestor teaser featured a similar design, suggesting that the Rakan could likely be the same SUV sold under a different name.
In profile, it retains the overall silhouette of the Gloster, but the alloy wheels feature a different design and a dual-tone finish, and there is black cladding lower down. At the rear, the Rakan features a connected LED tail-lamp setup with a revised bumper design and silver skid plates. The India-spec Majestor is expected to carry over these design elements.
Rakan 4x4 interior details
Features a dual-tone interior with front seat massaging.
The Rakan's interior has a dual-tone brown and white theme. It features a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital driver's display, powered front seats with a massage function, multi-zone climate control, a 12-speaker JBL sound system, leatherette upholstery, rear AC vents and USB outlets. With the last two rows folded, the Rakan offers a boot space of up to 2,400 litres. The Majestor could likely get a similar interior setup.
Rakan 4x4 powertrain details
Comes with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine.
The Rakan sold in Kuwait features a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 250hp and 500Nm, paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. It also features AWD capability and a differential locking system with multi-terrain modes. However, the India-spec Majestor is expected to come with the Gloster's 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, delivering 215hp and 478Nm that's mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with an AWD setup.
MG Majestor expected price
Expect it to be priced in the Rs 40 lakh-45 lakh range.
The MG Majestor is expected to be priced higher than the Gloster, which is priced between Rs 38.33 lakh and Rs 43.16 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV will compete against the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian and the Volkswagen Tayron.