Think the MG Hector is big? Wait till you see the MG Gloster. Stretching the tape at over 5m in length, the Gloster is not just longer than the Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour, it’s even longer and larger than the full-size Toyota Land Cruiser 200.
The Gloster is not only big but it’s bold too. The bonnet is just massive, the vertical cliff-like nose gives it tremendous presence, and the thick bands of chrome garnishing the outside also give the Gloster real presence. At the rear, the strong cut line slides right into the tail-lights, the cladding at the rear is neatly executed and then the wrap-around rear windscreen looks distinct too.
On the inside, the wide expanse of the dash is what gets your attention first. The centre console comes with a large 12.3-inch touchscreen and chrome has been used quite tastefully in the cabin. Like some modern SUVs, the Gloster also gets a row of buttons on either side of the gear selector. The Gloster on display at Auto Expo 2020 had ambient mood lighting, three-zone automatic air-conditioning, and connected car tech. Adaptive LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, a gesture-controlled tailgate, and, uniquely, rear doors that can be electrically operated are also included. MG wants the Gloster to be a brand builder so you can be sure most of the relevant stuff will make its way to the Indian car.
Of course, with a cabin this size, space and comfort on the second and third row is also said to be quite exceptional. In fact, MG insiders say the third row is just as spacious and comfortable as the second row.
For the Indian market, MG is expected to introduce its own in-house-developed, 2.0-litre, twin-turbo diesel engine that delivers 218hp and 480Nm of torque. The big SUV, however, will initially be launched with a manual gearbox, with an 8-speed automatic likely to be introduced at a later date.
Based on a robust ladder-frame chassis, the Gloster gets solid fundamentals. The four-wheel-drive version comes with a dial-based Terrain Selection system and has a wading depth of around 550mm.
MG will assemble the Gloster in India at its Halol plant in Gujarat, and will price it upwards of Rs 45 lakh. Pitched as an upgrade to the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour, rather than a direct rival, MG seems to have another intriguing SUV in its ranks.
Think the MG Hector is big? Wait till you see the MG Gloster. Stretching the tape at over 5m in length, the Gloster i...
Think the MG Hector is big? Wait till you see the MG Gloster. Stretching the tape at over 5m in length, the Gloster is not just longer than the Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour, it’s even longer and larger than the full-size Toyota Land Cruiser 200.
The Gloster is not only big but it’s bold too. The bonnet is just massive, the vertical cliff-like nose gives it tremendous presence, and the thick bands of chrome garnishing the outside also give the Gloster real presence. At the rear, the strong cut line slides right into the tail-lights, the cladding at the rear is neatly executed and then the wrap-around rear windscreen looks distinct too.
On the inside, the wide expanse of the dash is what gets your attention first. The centre console comes with a large 12.3-inch touchscreen and chrome has been used quite tastefully in the cabin. Like some modern SUVs, the Gloster also gets a row of buttons on either side of the gear selector. The Gloster on display at Auto Expo 2020 had ambient mood lighting, three-zone automatic air-conditioning, and connected car tech. Adaptive LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, a gesture-controlled tailgate, and, uniquely, rear doors that can be electrically operated are also included. MG wants the Gloster to be a brand builder so you can be sure most of the relevant stuff will make its way to the Indian car.
Of course, with a cabin this size, space and comfort on the second and third row is also said to be quite exceptional. In fact, MG insiders say the third row is just as spacious and comfortable as the second row.
For the Indian market, MG is expected to introduce its own in-house-developed, 2.0-litre, twin-turbo diesel engine that delivers 218hp and 480Nm of torque. The big SUV, however, will initially be launched with a manual gearbox, with an 8-speed automatic likely to be introduced at a later date.
Based on a robust ladder-frame chassis, the Gloster gets solid fundamentals. The four-wheel-drive version comes with a dial-based Terrain Selection system and has a wading depth of around 550mm.
MG will assemble the Gloster in India at its Halol plant in Gujarat, and will price it upwards of Rs 45 lakh. Pitched as an upgrade to the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour, rather than a direct rival, MG seems to have another intriguing SUV in its ranks.