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After the successful partnership between SAIC and JSW Group, MG Motor India is getting aggressive with its product strategy. The company has already announced plans to launch multiple electric and hybrid cars in the country. MG is also testing some of its global products, which are expected to be introduced in our market in the next couple of years. In this article, we bring you a list of new MG cars & SUVs to be launched in the Indian market before the end of this financial year, before March 2025.  MG Gloster Facelift MG Motor India is testing the updated version of the Gloster SUV, which is expected to be launched in our market in the next few months. The SUV's design seems inspired from the updated LDV D90 SUV, which is already on sale in Australia. The MG Gloster facelift comes with a more angular front fascia adorning a larger grille, twin-layered headlamp setup and faux air inlets.  The new Gloster has received more cladding across the body for a rugged look. The rear gets a slightly revised tailgate and restyled tail-lamps, and a new bumper. The cabin is also likely to receive significant changes in the form of new premium upholstery and more features. The SUV will continue to be offered with a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine with both 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrain options.  MG Astor Facelift The company is also preparing to introduce the facelifted version of the Astor facelift that has been spotted sans camouflage in India. The SUV will receive design and interior changes, which will be inspired from the MG VS SUV on sale in Indonesia and Thailand. The SUV will receive an all-new front fascia, featuring a new bumper and a diamond mesh grille, along with a reprofiled headlights. There is a blue strip that runs across its front fascia.  The rear will have new LED tail-lights, a bigger roof spoiler with high-mounted stop lamp and new bumper with silver garnish. Inside the cabin, the new MG Astor facelift will receive a newly styled dashboard layout and central console. It will have an all-black interior scheme, twin connected display for infotainment and digital console, and a new 3-spoke steering wheel.  The SUV could also receive a hybrid powertrain, featuring a 1.5L 4-cylinder petrol engine and a small lithium-ion battery pack. Coupled to a CVT gearbox, the hybrid unit offers a combined power output of over 150PS.  MG Cloud EV MG Motor India is all set to introduce an all-new electric MPV, which will be based on the Wuling Cloud MPV on sale in Indonesia. Dimensionally, the new electric MPV is 4,295mm long, 1,850mm wide and 1,652mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2700mm. It is fitted with a 50.6kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a front-axle mounted permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that is rated at 134bhp and 240Nm of torque. The electric MPV is claimed to offer a range of up to 505km in a single charge.  The Cloud electric MPV comes with several safety features including traction control, multiple airbags, blind spot monitoring, electric parking brake, brake assist, VSM, front & rear parking sensors, TPMS, hill start assist control, reverse camera and others. It also gets ADAS tech with features like Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, etc.  MG Compact Electric SUV MG Motor India has also registered the design patents for the rugged Yep mini electric SUV. The company is likely to launch the 5-door version of the electric SUV - called the Yep Plus. The electric SUV will be launched by the end of this financial year, by March 2025. The e-SUV measures 4000mm in length, 1760mm in width and 1726mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2560mm. Compared to the 3-door model, the 5-door model rides on a 450mm longer wheelbase and the length has been increased by 600mm.  The exact battery specifications are yet to be revealed. However, it features a 102bhp, rear-axle mounted electric motor. The electric SUV is claimed to offer a top speed of 150kmph. The Baojun Yep Plus delivers a range of up to 401km in a single charge. Also Read: Skoda Slavia Facelift Spied For The First Time

The MG Comet has been around for a year and continues to stand out as the most budget-friendly electric vehicle currently available in the market. March 2024 saw an impressive sales figure of nearly 900 units, positioning it as the third best-selling model in MG's lineup, right behind the Hector and Astor SUVs. This achievement underscores the Comet's significant impact on the Indian automotive landscape within just a year of its launch. Pros Smallest Turning Radius That’s right! The MG Comet boasts a remarkable turning radius of just 4.2 meters, making it a standout performer in navigating tight city streets and congested traffic conditions with ease.  Adding to its manoeuvrability is its compact size, measuring under 3 metres in length. To put this into perspective, the Tata Nano extends to a length of 3,164 mm. Feature Loaded Well, MG has been generous here, and I mean it. For starters, there’s a floating twin display housing the cluster and the infotainment system, both 10.25 inches each. Then there’s the nostalgia-inducing iPod-inspired steering wheel controls that feel great to operate just like the good old days. Besides three drive modes, regenerative braking (three levels) has also been offered. Spacious Interior Tall passengers in your family always complaining about the lack of headroom? Not anymore. Towering as a Jeep Compass, the Comet stands tall at a height of 1,640 mm.  With its exclusive platform, the Comet boasts a flat floorboard design, facilitating effortless movement inside the vehicle. Even the rear seats can be split in a 50-50 fashion for extended storage space.  Advanced Battery Tech With the 2024 update, MG introduced a 7.4 kW charger taking 3.5 hours to juice up the prismatic cell battery from nil. As for the range, MG claims an impressive 230 kilometres on a full charge. However, real-world conditions may lead to a slightly reduced range, with expectations hovering around the 190-kilometre mark. Aggressive Pricing Starting at a competitive price of ₹6.98 lakh, the Comet Executive trim presents an enticing offer, undercutting its closest rival, the Tiago EV, by approximately ₹1 lakh. But the savings don't end there. The range-topping Exclusive FC will cost you ₹9.23 lakh, saving you a whopping ₹2.66 lakh over the Tiago EV’s top-end trim.  Cons Subjective Styling The Comet's exterior body design language is undeniably unique, which may not resonate with every consumer's taste. Additionally, its large 2-door format introduces a distinctive element, albeit with the trade-off of exposing the entire interior whenever the doors are opened. Seating The EV excels as a comfortable two-seater, but accommodating four passengers may pose challenges, particularly during longer journeys. Accessing the rear seats can prove cumbersome, given the limited slide of the front seats. Boot Space With the rear seats up there’s hardly any room for luggage, let alone accommodating four passengers comfortably. The situation is further compounded by the presence of tyre puncture and charging kits, which occupy the already limited space, leaving only a tiny area available for one or two backpacks, at best. Thus, for weekend getaways, the necessity to split-fold the rear seats becomes inevitable. Driving Dynamics With its tall-body design, the Comet suffers from tremendous body roll, a characteristic that's hard to overlook. Additionally, the use of 12 inches, while contributing to its unique aesthetic, proves less than ideal for both rough roads and high-speed driving, leading to a compromise in overall handling and stability. Furthermore, road noise stemming from the tyres permeates the cabin, exposing the cost-cutting done on noise-suppressing material. Also Read: Mahindra XUV 3XO Variants Explained

MG Motor India is gearing up to launch its third new electric car - the Cloud EV in India. The upcoming MG EV has been spied testing in the country and several spy images have already given us ideas about its exterior and interior features. Recently, the brand has teased the Cloud EV for the first time, dubbed as a CUV. Continue reading to get more insights. MG Cloud EV: What's Revealed? As shown in the teaser video, the Cloud EV features a backlit MG logo in the centre which is likely to be active when the car is on charge. Besides, there is an LED light bar and sleek LED DRLs on the front fascia. Similar to the global-spec model, a new set of aerodynamically-designed wheels will also be on offer. In addition, the Cloud EV will get a range of features inside. There will be ambient lighting, a 2-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel with integrated controls for the music function, a panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, and more. Battery and Range The India-spec Cloud EV battery details have not been revealed. As for the international-spec model, it is offered with 50.6kWh and 37.9kWh battery packs. Both are paired with front axle-mounted electric motors, offering a range of 460 km and 360 km, respectively. Price and Rivals MG Cloud EV is likely to be priced from Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete against the Mahindra XUV400 and Tata Nexon EV. Plus, it will be an affordable alternative to the MG ZS EV. Also Read: Tata Nexon CNG To Offer More Tech Than Brezza CNG - Launch By Sept

It is no secret that MG Motor is working on the next-gen Astor SUV, which will first launch in Australia later this year. For people not in the know, MG sells the Astor SUV as the ZS SUV in select international markets including Australia. The second-gen MG Astor is expected to make global debt in the next few months.  The new MG Astor SUV will come with a fresh new look and hybrid powertrain for the first time. The second-gen model was caught with heavy camouflage, which makes it difficult to spot the key changes. However, it is clear that the new model will have sleeker and more sophisticated looks.  The new MG Astor SUV is likely to get a hybrid powertrain. It is expected to feature the same 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid powertrain that is offered in the MG3 Hybrid+. This powertrain offers a total power output of 155kW, that's 207bhp. Power will be transmitted to the front wheels via a 3-speed automatic gearbox.  The hybrid version will rival the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross and CH-R, and the Nissan Qashqai on sale in select international markets. The new MG Astor or ZS SUV will come with more features, better connectivity, improved safety tech and better interior fit and finish.  The spy images reveal that the new MG Astor SUV will have a completely new dashboard layout that houses a larger central touch-screen and new steering wheels seen in the MG3 and MG4. Other additions include a 360-degree 3D parking camera system, new gear shifter, and a digital instrument cluster.  The non-hybrid version of the new Astor are likely to receive the same 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine that powers the new MG3. It produces 108bhp and 142Nm of torque. Power will be transmitted to the front wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).  Also See - 10 Cars That Should Return To India Image Source - CarSales Australia