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Check here: MG Astor delivery and booking schedule updated
MG Motor announced the prices for the Astor mid-size SUV on 11 October, while the bookings commenced from 21 October, 2021.
The feature-loaded SUV made its debut with several best-in-segment and first-in-segment features. This time around, Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG Motor India has indicated that the shortage in supply of chips and semiconductors is likely to impact delivery timelines for the MG Astor.
The shortfall has resulted in the alteration of the production plans.
The company also revealed that certain variants like the Style and Super have witnessed an unprecedented demand. However, the company claims to have recalibrated its backend to ensure adequate support to the customer base. For updates on the delivery status, customers can visit the MY MG app or reach out to the contact centre.
MG Motor plans to deliver the first batch of 5,000 Astor units by the end of 2021. However, in the event of deliveries being delayed to 2022, the company will offer launch price protection to this first batch of customers.
The MG Astor is based on the ZS platform and is available in four variant options – Style, Super, Smart, and Sharp.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.