MG’s MPV reval has been a surprise.
- MG G10 is a direct rival to the Kia Carnival
- MG G10 on display has a 9-seater configuration
- MG G10 could launch in 2020 itself.
MG Motor India has revealed two heavyweights at the Auto Expo 2020. After the Gloster premium SUV, the G10 MPV has been revealed. The G10’s could be priced between the Innova and the Carnival and will land between Rs 20- Rs 25 lakh range. The MG G10 can be configured to seat up to 9 passengers including the driver, and we also expect it to also come here in 7 seater configuration. It is sold as the Maxus G10 in China by MG’s parent SAIC.
In terms of features, you get comforts such as powered front seats, a 220V laptop charging point, 360-degree camera to tiptoe through tight spots, and a convenient electric tailgate.
In China, the Maxus G10 comes powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 220PS and 345Nm. There is also a 1.9 litre turbocharged diesel motor outputting 147PS/350Nm available. Either motor comes mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission only.
While MG Motor India has not confirmed the launch timeline or the specifications of the G10 that will come to India, MPVs certainly seem to be the flavour of the season. So we can expect them to expedite its arrival before the trend wanes. To boot, the Innova had no real competitor until the Carnival. And with the MG G10 seemingly on its way, things could finally heat up the people carrier space.
While it is priced around Rs 13 lakh in China, we expect it to come in at around the Rs 20 lakh-mark when launched in India. At this price, it would still be almost Rs 5 lakh cheaper than the Carnival and about Rs 2 lakh more than the Innova -- certainly worth waiting for. Now, we begin counting down.
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