Here’s What You’ll Get In Each MG Astor Variant

MG Motor India has finally revealed the introductory prices of its latest offering, the Astor, starting from Rs 9.78 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The compact SUV is offered in four variants: Style, Super, Smart, and Sharp. So what does each of these variants have to offer? We take a detailed look in this report:

Style 

Price : Rs 9.78 lakh

Powertrain: 1.5-litre NA Petrol MT

We kick things off with the most barebones variant in the Astor lineup. Despite being the base variant, the ‘Style’ is decently specced with features like:

• LED headlights with LED DRLs.

• 16-inch steel wheel cover.

• 3.5-inch multi-info display.

• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

• Auto AC with PM 2.5 air filter.

• Three steering modes.

• Dual airbags.

• ABS with EBD + Brake assist.

• Disc brakes on all four wheels.

• ESP + traction control.

• Rear parking sensors.

• Height adjustable driver seat.

• Rear defogger and fog lamp.

• ISOFIX child seat anchors. 

• Remote keyless entry with foldable key.

Super

Price: Rs 11.28 lakh (MT)/ Rs 12.68 lakh (CVT) 

Powertrain: 1.5-litre NA Petrol MT/CVT

The ‘Super’ variant gets all the kit from the base ‘Style’ and adds more features as well as a 8-step CVT automatic transmission option. Key features include:

• 17-inch silver alloy wheels.

• Reverse parking camera.

• Front fog lamps with cornering assist.

• Electronic parking brake with auto-hold (CVT).

• LED interior lamp.

• LED tail lamps.

Smart

Price: Rs 12.98 lakh (MT), Rs 14.18 lakh(CVT), Rs 15.88 lakh (1.3-litre turbo-petrol AT)

Powertrain: 1.5-litre NA Petrol MT/CVT, 1.3-litre turbo-petrol AT 

A step below the top-spec ‘Sharp,’ this variant focuses more on cool tech additions, and is also the starting point of the  1.3-litre turbo-petrol option, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It get equipment such as:

• Personal AI Assistant robot.

• Heated ORVMs.

• 7-inch digital driver display.

• i-Smart connected car technology.

• Digital car key via Bluetooth.

• Push-button start/stop.

• Side airbag.

• Perforated leather seat upholstery.

• Cruise control.

• Auto headlamps.

• Tyre pressure monitoring system.

• Tuxedo Black interior theme (1.3-litre turbo-petrol)

• Brit Dynamic Black exterior theme (1.3-litre turbo-petrol)

Sharp

Price: Rs 13.98 lakh (MT), Rs 14.98 lakh(CVT), Rs 16.78 lakh (1.3-litre turbo-petrol AT

Powertrain: 1.5-litre NA Petrol MT/CVT, 1.3-litre turbo-petrol AT

The creme de la creme of the Astor lineup is of course loaded with all the bells and whistles, including:

• Dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

• Rear-drive assist.

• Red brake calipers (1.3-litre turbo-petrol).

• 17-inch turbine-inspired alloy wheel design (1.3-litre turbo-petrol).

• 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

• Curtain airbag.

• 360-degree camera.

• 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.

• Rain-sensing wipers.

• Blind-spot detection.

• Lane change assist.

• Rear cross traffic alert.

Another interesting bit about the top-spec Astor is that the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) which include adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and lane-keeping/departure assist are offered as an optional pack. It can be specced with the 1.5-litre CVT and the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol AT options. 

Speaking of powertrains, the Astor’s naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine makes 110PS and 144Nm while the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol mill puts out 140PS and 220Nm.  Check out our first drive review for our first impressions of the Astor.

The MG Astor has a multitude of rivals which include the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Renault Duster as well as slightly larger SUVs like the MG Hector and Mahindra XUV700 5-seater.