MG Motor India has now started accepting bookings for its newest offering, the Mg Astor. Prospective buyers can book the Astor online or at an MG dealership by paying a Rs 21,000 deposit. Deliveries of the first batch of bookings will be fulfilled in November and December 2021.

2021 MG Astor variants, features, Level 2 ADAS

The MG Astor is available in four variants – Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. The SUV is well equipped right from the base variant onwards, the Style trim packing LED headlamps and DRLs, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Andorid Auto/Apple Carplay, leather interior trim, auto AC, ESP, fog lamps, hill-descent control and keyless entry. The segment-first Level 2 ADAS is an option on the top Sharp variants and brings with it capabiities like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning and prevention, intelligent headlamp control, rear drive assist and a speed assist system amongst others. Passive safety features offered are a 360-degree camera, traction control, hill-descent control, ABS with EBD and 6 airbags.

Other feature highlights spread across variants are artificial leather upholstery, connected features with an AI assistant, 6-way adjustable seats, three steering modes, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, e-brake, heated ORVM, rain-sensing wipers, PM2.5 filter, front and rear armrests and a Bluetooth-operated digital key for locking/unlocking and starting the Astor.

2021 MG Astor engine, gearbox options

The 2021 MG Astor is offered with two petrol engines. The base engine available on all four variants is a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated motor making 110PS and 144 Nm. This pairs with a six-speed manual or an 8-step CVT from the Super variant onwards. The top engine is a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol that puts out 140PS and 220 Nm mated to a six-speed AT. This is seen on the top two Smart and Sharp trims and is fitted with a torque converter automatic only. Official ARAi mileage figures haven’t been revealed yet, but certain leaked internal documents suggets the 1.5 returns anywhwre between 14 – 15 kmpl for the manual and 10 to 12 kmpl for the CVT. The turbo can be expected to do 9 to 12 kmpl.