Leaked - MG Astor Variants, Engine-Transmission Combinations | V3Cars

The Astor will come in 5 main variants - Style, Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy. The Smart and Sharp variants will also get an affordable version called Standard. Meanwhile, the Savvy trim will get a more expensive option called the Savvy Red. Including the Standard and Red options, the MG Astor’s variant list will include a total of 8 options.

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MG Astor Variants

The Astor will come in the following trim variants:

• Style

• Super

• Smart & Smart Std

• Sharp & Sharp Std

• Savvy & Savvy Red

Just like the MG Gloster, the Savvy variant seems to be the one that will get all the ADAS bells and whistles. The Savvy and Savvy Red variants are not likely to get a manual transmission at all. So, you may not get all the fancy features like adaptive cruise control, auto-emergency braking and other features with the manual transmission.

Here’s a detailed explanation of MG Astor’s noteworthy features.

MG Astor Steering Feel Selector

The Astor will come with a steering “feel” or mode selector, which will change the way the steering feels while driving. Some drivers prefer light steering while some prefer a heavy feel. The Astor will let you decide how you want the steering.

You can also make it light in slow traffic with Urban mode and set it to a heavy feel for highways with Dynamic mode. Alternatively, you can choose the Normal mode to automatically weigh up as the speed increases.

MG Astor Companion AI Bot

The small screen bot with a human voice will accompany the driver and occupants. This mini bot has a 4.5-inch screen to display emotions and possibly information we ask of it.

The companion mini-bot is an advanced version built upon the chit-chat feature, which was first offered with the MG Hector and Gloster. The ‘chit-chat’ feature lets the occupants chat with the car’s AI bot to get through a boring journey with some jokes, trivia or other information. However, it mainly benefits the driver when there is no one else in the car to chat with.

MG Astor Digital Key

In case you forget to bring the key along, you can occasionally use the MG Astor’s digital key from your smartphone. The technology works over Bluetooth and the surprising feature here is that you can not only lock/unlock the car but also drive away using only your phone. However, MG recommends that you keep the key with you could end up stranded in case the car’s battery runs out or some software or hardware malfunction.

ADAS Features Of MG Astor

The Astor’s advanced driver-assist features include:

• Forward collision warning

• Automatic emergency braking

• Lane departure warning

• Lane keep assist

• Adaptive cruise control

• Traffic sign recognition and speed warning

• Pedestrian detection and full auto-braking

• Rear cross-traffic alert

• Blindspot alert

• Auto-high beam on/off

• 360-degree camera

The forward-collision warning system will warn the driver with beeps if it senses the chances of a possible collision. If the speed is more than 40kmph at the time of threat detection, then it’ll slow down the car to below 40kmph to contain the impact force. If the Astor detects a potential collision threat while you’re driving below 40kmph, then the car will attempt to avoid it by fully braking to a complete stop. The car will only intervene with the automatic braking if the driver ignores the warning beeps.

Unique Features of MG Astor

Other unique and notable features of the MG Astor are:

• 3 interior colour options (dual-tone brown, dual-tone white, full black)

• 6-way power driver seat

• Panoramic sunroof with 90% roof area coverage

• Electronic parking brake

• Auto wiper

• PM 2.5 air filter

• Heated outside mirrors

• Traction control

• Hill descent control

• Front and rear armrests

• 7-inch full-colour instrument control

• Electronic Stability Control

• Keyless entry and push-button start/stop

• Auto AC

• Projector headlamps and LED DRLs

MG Astor Price - Expected

Considering the engine-transmission options, performance figures and most importantly, the features of the Astor, we are expecting the Astor to start at Rs. 9.9 lakh for the base variant.

The top-spec variant with the turbo petrol engine, the automatic transmission, and all the gizmos could cost around Rs. 16 lakh ex-showroom. With these prices, the Astor has enough firepower to challenge the South Korean twins’ might in the C-segment SUV space.

MG Astor Launch Date - Expected

We’re expecting to see the car go on sale sometime in the first or second week of October - just in time for the festive season.

MG Astor Colour Options

The Astor will come in the following 5 colour options:

• White

• Red

• Silver

• Black

• Orange

Surprisingly, the grey colour option is not available even though it has a wider appeal. We hope it’ll join the ranks in the future.

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