MG Astor
The new MG Astor, a SUV from MG, was launched in India in Oct 2021. Astor has received 83% rating score from our users. Astor is preferred for its styling and comfort.
MG Astor price starts from ₹ 10.52 Lakh in India. Astor is available in 5 colours - Spiced Orange, Aurora Silver, Glaze Red, Candy White, and Starry Black. Astor seating capacity is 5 People. Astor has received Not Tested safety rating.
Astor is available in 18 versions and 1 fuel options - Petrol. Petrol models comes with 1498cc engine which generates peak power of 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm . Astor is also offered in 1349cc Petrol engine which generates peak power of 138 bhp @ 5600 rpm .
Astor competes with Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and Kia Seltos in India.
MG Astor Model List
Astor Model | Price | Key Specs |
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Style EX 1.5 MT | ₹ 10.52 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual |
Style 1.5 MT | ₹ 10.58 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual |
Super EX 1.5 MT | ₹ 12.20 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual |
Super 1.5 MT | ₹ 12.26 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual |
Super 1.5 CVT | ₹ 13.68 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT) |
Smart EX 1.5 MT | ₹ 13.82 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual |
Smart 1.5 MT | ₹ 13.88 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual |
Sharp EX 1.5 MT | ₹ 14.76 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual |
Sharp 1.5 MT | ₹ 14.88 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual |
Sharp 1.5 MT Sangria | ₹ 14.98 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual |
Smart 1.5 CVT | ₹ 15.08 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT) |
Sharp 1.5 CVT | ₹ 15.88 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT) |
Sharp 1.5 CVT Sangaria | ₹ 15.98 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT) |
Smart 1.3 Turbo AT | ₹ 16.78 Lakh | Petrol, 1349 cc, Automatic (TC) |
Savvy 1.5 CVT | ₹ 16.80 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT) |
Savvy 1.5 CVT S Red | ₹ 16.90 Lakh | Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT) |
Sharp 1.3 Turbo AT | ₹ 17.70 Lakh | Petrol, 1349 cc, Automatic (TC) |
Savvy 1.3 Turbo AT S Red | ₹ 18.43 Lakh | Petrol, 1349 cc, Automatic (TC) |
Astor Price
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₹ 10.52 - 18.43 lakh
Avg. Ex-Showroom price
₹21,327 for 5 Years
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MG Astor Key Specifications
Price |
₹ 10.52 - 18.43 Lakh |
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Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Seating Capacity |
5 People |
Safety Rating |
Not Tested |
Warranty |
3 Years (Unlimited KMs) |
Engine Size |
1498 cc, 1349 cc |
Transmission |
Manual, Automatic (CVT), Automatic (TC) |
Size |
4323 mm L X 1809 mm W X 1650 mm H |
Fuel Tank |
48L, 45L |
Astor Expert Rating
Astor Expert Review
Good Things
- Many segment first features
- Interior quality and look
Could be Better
- No diesel option
- Limited shoulder room
Engine and Gearbox
Unlike it's closest rivals, the Astor misses out on a diesel power train. Instead you get two petrol engine and gearbox options. There's the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre motor that makes 108bhp and 144Nm and the other option is the one that we have here. It's the more powerful 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine that makes 138bhp of power and 220Nm of torque.
Now this engine can only be had with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox and our first impressions of this drive-train are really solid. Now I know the Aster isn't the kind of car you take to a Formula 1 track and do hot laps in but for what is basically a family crossover it did really well. Straight line performance is strong and because peak power comes in early on in the rev range, this relatively compact 1.3-litre engine delivers good bottom end and mid range punch.
The 6-speed automatic paired to this engine isn't the most energetic gearbox but then it isn't an old school slush box either. The upshifts are fairly quick and as you go down the gears it's all seamless. It's just that it doesn't take well to spirited driving and is slow to respond to throttle inputs. You have to pre-plan everything when driving reasonably fast.
Ride and Handling
What's unique to the Astor is that it has different steering modes for feel. This is something new to the segment and as it turned out, the BIC was the perfect place to gauge how the steering weighed up and felt in every mode. Unfortunately the other downside of driving any family car at the BIC is that you can easily overcome the limits of the tires and comfort biased suspension setup. Naturally, the Astor felt soft and slow to respond when we talk of changing directions and attacking the corners but for everyday driving it makes for a reasonably quiet and comfortable family vehicle.
The steering modes on offer do change the way how it feels but it’s mainly to do with how heavy and light it gets in Dynamic and Urban respectively. It’s perhaps best to leave it in Normal because then it behaves exactly what it says on the box. Our first drive of the Astor was limited across the buttery smooth roads in and around the BIC so we couldn’t really test it for ride quality. Nevertheless, we will be having the Astor with us again soon for a road review so do check back for our comprehensive road test.
Exterior
At the front, the thing that catches you attention first is the heavily chromed concave grille. It’s a single piece unit and even though it’s quite large it doesn’t have that over the top look to it and that’s a good thing if you ask us. We also like the Astor’s full LED headlights which come with boomerang shape daytime running lights in them.
Towards the side, there isn’t much to differentiate between the Astor and the ZS EV though you do get new 17-inch alloy wheels which again, appear really neat with the turbine shaped dual-tone look. The taillights mimic the ones at the front when it comes to detailing – you can see the same boomerang style main light under which you have tiny segmented light clusters which seem to have been meticulously arranged.
Now this being an MG model, there is no shortage of badges all across the body panels. In fact, the tailgate is home to a large MG logo, the Astor lettering along with ADAS and ZS badges. You also get Brit Dynamic badging on the sides for certain trim and AI Inside written on the front doors irrespective of trim levels.
Comfort, Convenience and Features
Compared to the Hector, the Astor offers a big jump in perceived quality and you will notice that as soon as you step inside this cabin. First of all, there’s the red and black theme for the dash, the seats and the door pads and it looks extremely nice in a sea of black and beige interiors. Now if you are not a fan of this sporty upholstery and would rather want something more opulent then you have two other colour options including ivory and black to choose from. Secondly, MG has used softly padded materials all across the cabin so anywhere you touch chances are you will get that nice embellished feel to all the controls and touch points.
The 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system sits neatly below the AC vents and it’s layout is far more conventional than the one found on the Hector. The touch response and UI is also better but it’s still not class leading when it comes to fluidity and how the graphics appear. In terms of connectivity you get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and this system also gets an embedded Jio eSim offering a horde of in-car connectivity features. We will get to this car’s highlight that is the AI assistant and connectivity features in a bit but first lets jump in the back and see what it’s like.
Now there are hardly any issues at the back for average sized adults as there’s more than enough legroom. The backrest angle is also pretty much correct and the seat itself offers good back support. What we are not fans of here though is the high window line and also the seat lacks a little under thigh support. On the positive side, you get two USB ports here and also, the hump on the floor for the middle passenger is minimal though we wouldn’t recommend having three people here because firstly, shoulder room isn’t all that great and secondly the backrest is unusually hard and the person sitting in the middle might just end up with a backache over long journeys.
Now here's the Astor's ultimate party piece and it's the quirky looking personal AI assistant. As odd as it may sound, this active dash ornament can listen and react to a lot of voice commands that you may have for it. For instance, you can control in-car features like the sunroof by talking to it. You can also ask for updates on the latest news, weather or even tell you a few jokes if you're feeling blue. It's a very interactive feature this and it's almost bizarre seeing this tiny figure move and look towards you as it responds to your commands. In terms of features, you get a full size sunroof, climate control, rain-sensing wipers, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, fully powered driver's seat, an electronic parking brake and lots of leather everywhere. There is some stuff missing on the Aster though. It doesn't get features like cooled seats, reae sun blinds and auto dimming rear view mirror. These are all feel good features that MG could have included especially considering how popular they are nowadays. We will give it to MG though for adding a USB port to the side of the internal rear view mirror so that one can connect their dash cam directly. That's a really neat touch.
Coming to the ADAS setup, MG claims that the Aster has Level 2 autonomous system which uses a camera and radar at the front for active safety features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention and Speed Assist. What makes the Aster stand out is the fact that it's the first mainstream car in India to use cameras as well as radar for all of these features. To give you an idea, the much bigger Gloster uses a camera-based system only for it's ADAS setup. Now it remains to be seen how well these systems work in the real world with heavy traffic, pedestrians and smaller road objects. We got a brief experience of Aster's autonomous functions at the BIC though that was in a relatively controlled environment. Let us know in the comments if you would like us to test it's autonomous capabilities in the real world. As for the rest of the safety features, You get six airbags, hill hold function, disc brakes on all four corners, a tyre pressure monitoring system, blind-spot detection, ISOFIX child seat mounts, a 360-degree camera and an electronic parking brake.
Conclusion
The ZS EV may not have any real rivals but with the Astor, MG India has some big names to contend with. We all know that the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos are doing extremely well and now the MG Astor has to also deal with the Skoda Kushaq and the recently launched Volkswagen Taigun, both solid products in their own right.
The Astor also has a lot going for it. It looks smart, it drives well and it has all the new age trendy features considering that MG is targeting a younger set of buyers with this car. What really works in favour of the Astor is that it offers not one but several segment first genuinely usable features including ADAS and the AI assistant. The latter may seem gimmicky to some but there is real potential in it and we cannot wait to see how this tech develops and evolves. So what does MG India have to do now? Well, they have to back up what we think is a solid product with competitive prices. Anything above the Creta or the Seltos would be a difficult proposition to sell and with that in mind, we are expecting the Astor to come in between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 16 lakh depending on the variant.
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MG Astor Variants
Find a list of all 18 petrol versions of MG Astor. This table includes MG Astor on-road price which covers all costs like RTO and Insurance.
- Petrol
- Manual
- Automatic (CVT)
- Automatic (TC)
- 5 Seater
Astor Versions | Ex-showroom Price | Compare |
Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual
Fuel Type: Petrol Engine: 1498 cc (Higher engine size helps to generate more power) Transmission: Manual (In a manual transmission car, the driver has to manually shift gears) | ₹ 10.52 Lakh | |
Key Features : Steering Mounted Controls, Rear AC, LED Headlights, Integrated Music System, Steering Adjustment
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual
Fuel Type: Petrol Engine: 1498 cc (Higher engine size helps to generate more power) Transmission: Manual (In a manual transmission car, the driver has to manually shift gears) | ₹ 10.58 Lakh | |
Key Features : Steering Mounted Controls, Rear AC, LED Headlights, Integrated Music System, Steering Adjustment
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual
| ₹ 12.20 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Style versions : Reverse Camera Parking Assist, Average Fuel Consumption Display, Front & Rear Power Windows
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual
| ₹ 12.26 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Style versions : Reverse Camera Parking Assist, Average Fuel Consumption Display, Front & Rear Power Windows
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT)
| ₹ 13.68 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Style versions : Reverse Camera Parking Assist, Average Fuel Consumption Display, Front & Rear Power Windows
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual
| ₹ 13.82 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Super versions : Cruise Control, Push Button Start, Leather Seats
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual
| ₹ 13.88 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Super versions : Cruise Control, Push Button Start, Leather Seats
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual
| ₹ 14.76 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Smart versions : 6 Airbags, Sunroof
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual
| ₹ 14.88 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Smart versions : 6 Airbags, Sunroof
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Manual
| ₹ 14.98 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Smart versions : 6 Airbags, Sunroof
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT)
| ₹ 15.08 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Super versions : Cruise Control, Push Button Start, Leather Seats
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT)
| ₹ 15.88 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Smart versions : 6 Airbags, Sunroof
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT)
| ₹ 15.98 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Smart versions : 6 Airbags, Sunroof
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Petrol, 1349 cc, Automatic (TC)
| ₹ 16.78 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Super versions : Turbocharged, Cruise Control, Push Button Start, Leather Seats
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT)
| ₹ 16.80 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Smart versions : 6 Airbags, Sunroof
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Petrol, 1498 cc, Automatic (CVT)
| ₹ 16.90 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Smart versions : 6 Airbags, Sunroof
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Petrol, 1349 cc, Automatic (TC)
| ₹ 17.70 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Smart versions : 6 Airbags, Sunroof
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Petrol, 1349 cc, Automatic (TC)
| ₹ 18.43 Lakh | |
Extra Features over Smart versions : 6 Airbags, Sunroof
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MG Astor Price in India
About MG Astor
The upcoming MG Astor will debut with the industry-first personal AI assistant system and Autonomous Level 2 system. The technology has been specifically developed for the Indian market to meet the local needs. Moreover, the vehicle is expected to debut with low-cost after-sales service packages to ease and enhance the ownership experience. It is believed that the MG Astor might be launched in the country around Diwali in 2021.
The personal AI assistant system is powered by i-Smart Hub, which enables the technology to depict human-like emotions, voices, and also give out detailed information via Wikipedia. The Autonomous Level 2 system utilises mid-range radars and a multi-performance camera to offer a series of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
The company offers a 1.5-litre VTi motor and a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol motor in the international markets. The former is capable of producing 118bhp and 150Nm of torque, while the latter is tuned to put out 161bhp and 230Nm of torque. Transmission options include a five-speed manual unit and a six-speed automatic unit. Details regarding the option that will make it to the India-spec model will be known post the official unveiling.
Post launch, the MG Astor will compete against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and the Nissan Kicks.
User Reviews for Astor
- Car is not worth for the price. Sales guys just boost about the car while selling. After sales is bad. Very bad mileage. (4.5 km/l) in city. Their shock observers are bad. When I asked about this with service executive, he said it’s very common in this car and you should not worry about it
- Best driving experience and premium in segment but worst mileage, ill put 5k per month for 10km daily
- Very beautiful looking beast, who will suck your fuel like blood. The car will give u uncomfortable experience while driving. MG Indian team will act like topping on a poor ice cream. The standard reply will be, "did u not check this issue during test ride"? Worst buy.... dont waste money
- MG Astor MT not having pickup and not suitable for slope roads or hill stations. Creta or Seltos has more pickup compared to this car. Even not suitable for highways. Very slow pickup while overtaking and it's risky Nothing great other than design
- Everything is good other than mileage. Which hovers around 7kmpl combined. Great looking car and great features.
- Very very bad pickup. Very hard to come out from sellar parking. Overtaking is also slow. Prefer to buy turbo engine car
Astor FAQs
What is the price of MG Astor?
Is MG Astor a 5 seater or a 7 seater car?
Is there a sunroof in MG Astor?
Astor Sharp EX 1.5 MT - starts from 14.76 Lakh.
Astor Sharp 1.5 MT - starts from 14.88 Lakh.
Astor Sharp 1.5 MT Sangria - starts from 14.98 Lakh.
Astor Sharp 1.5 CVT - starts from 15.88 Lakh.
Astor Sharp 1.5 CVT Sangaria - starts from 15.98 Lakh.
Astor Savvy 1.5 CVT - starts from 16.80 Lakh.
Astor Savvy 1.5 CVT S Red - starts from 16.90 Lakh.
Astor Sharp 1.3 Turbo AT - starts from 17.70 Lakh.
Astor Savvy 1.3 Turbo AT S Red - starts from 18.43 Lakh.
Is MG Astor a 4x4?
Quick Facts about MG Astor
MG Astor, a SUV, is available from ₹ 10.52 - 18.43 Lakh in India. MG offers the latest Astor in 18 versions in India. The base model Style EX 1.5 MT starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh in Delhi and the top model Savvy 1.3 Turbo AT S Red priced at ₹ 18.43 Lakh in Delhi. If you are looking for 5 seater car then you should consider Astor.
Astor comes in 18 Petrol version (s).
The Petrol version comes with 1498cc engine capacity and Manual, Automatic (CVT) transmission mode(s). It generates 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm. Another petrol version comes with 1349cc engine capacity and Automatic (TC) transmission mode(s). It generates 138 bhp @ 5600 rpm.
MG Astor comes in 5 colors which include Spiced Orange, Aurora Silver, Glaze Red, Candy White, and Starry Black.
Compare Astor with Alternatives
MG Astor | Skoda Kushaq | Volkswagen Taigun | Kia Seltos | |
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Price | ₹ 10.52 Lakh | ₹ 11.58 Lakh | ₹ 11.56 Lakh | ₹ 10.69 Lakh |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 999 cc | 999 cc | 1497 cc |
Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Power | 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 114 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 114 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm |
Torque | 144 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 178 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 178 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
Safety Rating | Not Tested | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 3 Star (Global NCAP) |
Boot Space | 488 litres | 385 litres | 385 litres | 433 litres |
Ground Clearance | - | 188 mm | 188 mm | 190 mm |
Size | 4323 mm L X 1809 mm W X 1650 mm H | 4225 mm L X 1760 mm W X 1612 mm H | 4221 mm L X 1760 mm W X 1612 mm H | 4315 mm L X 1800 mm W X 1620 mm H |
Compare | Astor base vs top model | Compare Astor vs Kushaq | Compare Astor vs Taigun | Compare Astor vs Seltos |
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