MG Gloster To Come With Plenty Of Segment-First Safety Features

Published August 12, 2020
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The full-size SUV is expected to reach showrooms by the upcoming festive season

MG confirms park assist, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist.
Other notable features likely to be included are connected car tech, dual-zone climate control and panoramic sunroof.
It could be offered with both petrol and diesel engine options.
Gloster is likely to be priced around Rs 40 lakh to Rs 45 lakh (ex-showroom).

Morris Garages is gearing up for the launch of the Gloster, its flagship body-on-frame SUV that locks horns with the Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner. The Gloster debuted at Auto Expo 2020 and is expected to reach showrooms this festive season. Now, MG has released a teaser which reveals some interesting features of the Gloster.

The MG Gloster will feature park assist, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and even lane keeping assist. The last two features help the Gloster maintain a preselected speed as well as a sufficient distance from the car in front. It must also be mentioned that these are segment-first features.

Most of you must have seen the Gloster at Auto Expo 2020. It’s basically a rebadged version of the Maxus D90 and the LDV D90. The latter has scored a full five stars in the ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) safety test and we expect the same with the Gloster. Other expected safety features include multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, and electronic stability program.

Convenience features that are likely to be part of the package are touchscreen infotainment with connected car tech, dual-zone climate control, premium sound system, ambient lighting, digital driver’s display and powered front seats.

The Gloster could be offered with two engine options: a 224PS/360Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 215PS/480Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel unit. Both engines are likely to be offered with an 8-speed automatic and just like the Maxus D90, the Gloster could come with a proper 4X4 powertrain.

Prices for the MG Gloster are likely to start around the Rs 40-lakh mark (ex-showroom), putting it in the ballpark of Ford Endy, Toyota Fortuner and Mahindra Alturas G4. What do you think about the MG Gloster? Are you waiting for this one?