MG Astor 2021– car dimensions: 4323 mm long, 1809 mm wide and 1650 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,349 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 488 litres.
The cabin has a 10.1-inch HD touchscreen with i-SMART connectivity as standard. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come on mid and higher grades. Automatic climate control with rear vents is fitted across the range. Rear parking sensors are standard. A reversing camera starts on mid grades, with 360-degree view on higher ones. Cruise control is available, becoming adaptive on the top grade. Level-2 ADAS on the top grade adds automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection and lane keep assist.
Boot space is 488 litres with the rear seats up. The rear seats split 60:40 for extra flexibility with longer items.
The cabin uses premium man-made leather or fabric upholstery with dual-tone Sangria Red or Ivory themes and soft-touch layering on the dash, doors and console. Higher grades add front ventilated seats and a 6-way power driver seat. A panoramic sunroof is available from mid grades and opens the space with lots of light. Auto climate control includes rear vents and a PM 2.5 filter. The flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering has mode adjust. Rear seats are 60:40 split with a centre armrest and cupholders plus height-adjustable headrests. Space suits five adults with decent leg and head room.
1.5-litre petrol engine, ARAI mileage 14.82-15.43 kmpl
Fuel tank capacity 48 litres
Service every 10,000 km or 1 year
No Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP rating published
Standard kit: ABS+EBD, ESP, TCS, HHC, dual airbags (up to 6), all-disc brakes
Up to 49 safety features plus Level-2 ADAS on top grades
The Astor runs a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. Claimed ARAI figures sit between 14.82 kmpl for the CVT and 15.43 kmpl for the manual. The tank holds 48 litres.
Service is due every 10,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first. The first service is labour-free. Standard warranty is three years with unlimited kilometres for personal use, plus three years roadside assistance.
Safety starts with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, traction control, hill hold and all-four disc brakes on every car. Higher grades add six airbags, TPMS, 360-degree camera and electric parking brake. Top variants include Level-2 ADAS with adaptive cruise, lane keep, automatic emergency braking and blind-spot detection. No official crash-test stars are listed for the Indian model.
Connected features bring OTA updates and remote checks via the i-SMART app. Keep to the service schedule at authorised centres to maintain warranty cover.
Length 4323 mm, Width 1809 mm, Height 1650 mm, Wheelbase 2585 mm (Astor 2021-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, MG Motor India official website and brochure, CarDekho specs, Autocar India.