MG Motor India has received a great response for its Astor SUV, which offers India’s first personal AI assistant. Featuring a segment-first ADAS (level-2) technology, the first batch of the Astor SUV has been sold to customers by MG. The first batch containing more than 500 vehicles was sold to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. It’s a particularly special achievement for the brand, considering the acute global shortage of semiconductor chips.
MG has tried its best to improve the Astor’s availability with an initial target of 4000-5000 deliveries by December 2021. The positive feedback from customers saw MG selling all 2021 units of the Astor within 20 minutes of opening the bookings. The automaker has re-opened bookings for the Astor SUV, with the scheduled delivery set for 2022. Consumers can book the SUV on MG’s official website or by visiting any nearby dealership.
MG offers its recently launched Astor SUV in four variants – Style, Super, Smart, Sharp, and Savvy. The variant range starts from INR 9.78 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to INR 17.38 lakh (ex-showroom). The company offers the SUV with a naturally-aspirated petrol engine and a turbo-petrol engine with manual and automatic gearboxes. Exterior colour options offered on the Astor include Spiced Orange, Aurora Silver, Glaze Red, Candy White, and Starry White. For the interior, MG offers a choice of Sangria Red, Iconic Ivory, and Tuxedo Black colour options.
The 1.5-liter, naturally-aspirated, VTI-Tech petrol engine on offer produces 110 PS of power and 144 Nm of torque. The Astor also comes with a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol motor producing 140 PS of power and 220 Nm of torque. MG has paired the naturally-aspirated engine to a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission. The turbocharged motor, on the other hand, sports a 6-speed automatic transmission.
MG has offered the Astor SUV with a host of technology-based AI features, including the new Car-As-A-Platform. This platform enables features such as Jio Saavn, Park+, MapMyIndia 4D maps, and Koinearth Vehicle Digital Passport for the SUV. The automaker has introduced India’s first AI-enabled assistant, which sports over 80+connected features and voice assistance.
The SUV is the first in its class to sport 14 Autonomous Level 2 features such as radar-guided cruise control. Along with an Intelligent Headlamp Control (IHC) and a Speed Assist System, the SUV also features 35+ Hinglish voice commands. Other notable features include Lane Departure Warning, a voice-activated panoramic sunroof, six airbags, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
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