The MG Astor is the newest entrant in the ever-growing and hugely competitive midsize SUV segment. It has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 9.78 lakh, going up to Rs 16.78 lakh (ex-showroom, India). However, these prices will only be valid for the first 5,000 bookings that will be delivered this year. Positioned below the Hector, the Astor is MG’s true rival to the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
- Astor is available in four trims – Style, Super, Smart and Sharp
- Level 2 ADAS features are an optional extra
- Powered by 1.3-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre petrol engines
MG Astor: variant details
The MG Astor is available in four different trims – Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. The base 1.5-litre petrol engine with a manual gearbox is available on all four trims, while the CVT automatic version has been skipped on the base Style trim. The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine, meanwhile, will only be offered on the top two trims.
What’s interesting to note is that the Astor’s Level 2 ADAS features, which is one of the biggest highlights of the SUV, are only available as an optional extra on the top-spec Sharp automatic variants. The Sharp trim with Level 2 ADAS package is also known as Savvy.
Let’s take a closer look at what each variant of the MG Astor has to offer.
2021 MG Astor Style [Price – Rs 9.78 lakh]
Engine – 1.5-litre petrol MT
- Full LED headlamps
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Rear defogger and fog lamp
- Rear spoiler
- Rear wiper and washer
- 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
- Remote keyless entry + foldable key
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 3.5-inch coloured multi-info display
- Steering-mounted audio controls
- Automatic climate control with PM 2.5 filter
- Electronic power steering with three steering modes
- Fabric seat upholstery
- Rear AC vents
- Four speakers and tweeters
- Dual airbags
- Hill descent control
- Hill hold control
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Traction Control System
- All four disc brakes
2021 MG Astor Super [Price – Rs 11.28-12.68 lakh]
Engines – 1.5-litre petrol MT, 1.5-litre petrol CVT
- 17-inch silver alloy wheels
- LED tail-lamps
- Front fog lamp with cornering assist
- Electric parking brake with auto hold (automatic)
- Reverse camera
2021 MG Astor Smart [Price – Rs 12.98-15.88 lakh]
Engines – 1.5-litre petrol MT, 1.5-litre petrol CVT, 1.3-litre turbo-petrol AT
- Automatic headlamps
- Heated, power folding wing mirrors
- Digital car key with Bluetooth
- Optional All-black interior and exterior (turbo only)
- 7-inch fully digital instrument cluster
- Push button engine start/stop with smart entry
- Personalised AI assistant
- iSmart connected car tech with 80+ features
- Leather upholstery
- Cruise control
- Six speakers and tweeters
- Rear parcel shelf
- Side airbags
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
2021 MG Astor Sharp [Price – Rs 13.98-16.78 lakh]
Engines - 1.5-litre petrol MT, 1.5-litre petrol CVT, 1.3-litre turbo-petrol AT
- Panoramic sunroof
- 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Six-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- Rain sensing wipers
- 360-degree surround view camera
- Blind spot detection
- Lane change assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Curtain airbags
- Level 2 ADAS features (optional, automatic only)
- Dual-tone Sangria Red interior upholstery (optional)
MG Astor: engine and gearbox options
Under the hood, the MG Astor gets two petrol engine options. The first is a 110hp, 144Nm, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine which comes mated to a five-speed manual or eight-step CVT automatic gearbox. The other option is a 140hp, 220Nm, 1.3-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that comes mated to only a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
MG Astor: rivals
Positioned right in the heart of the midsize SUV segment, the MG Astor rivals the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster, Skoda Kushaq and the Volkswagen Taigun.
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