MG Astor's 1.3-litre Turbo-petrol Engine Discontinued With The MY25 Update
The MG Astor comes with 5 variants: Sprint, Shine, Select, Sharp Pro and Savvy Pro, and is powered by only a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine
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The MG Astor received its MY 2025 (model year 2025) update recently where prices of some variants were hiked by up to Rs 38,000 while the variant with a panoramic sunroof became more affordable. That said, the carmaker has now confirmed that even the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine that produced 140 PS and 220 Nm, has been discontinued.
2025 MG Astor: Powertrain Options
With its 2025 update, the MG Astor now comes with only a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, the detailed specifications of which are are follows:
| Engine |
1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine |
| Power |
110 PS |
| Torque |
144 Nm |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT, CVT* |
*CVT = Continuously variable automatic transmission
As mentioned earlier, the turbo-petrol engine that was mated with a torque converter automatic gearbox has now been discontinued. It produced 140 PS and 220 Nm.
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2025 MG Astor: Other Updates
While the price of the base-spec Sprint and fully-loaded Savvy Pro variants were unchanged, prices of some of the other variants were hiked by up to Rs 38,000.
Along with this, a panoramic sunroof has become more accessible, as the lower-spec Shine variant priced at Rs 12.48 lakh, comes with the feature now. Moreover, the mid-spec Select variant that ranges between Rs 13.82 lakh to Rs 14.85 lakh gets 6 airbags and a leatherette seat upholstery. Before the update, these two amenities were only provided on the top-spec Savvy Pro variants.
2025 MG Astor: Other Features And Safety
The 2025 MG Astor continues to feature a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats with a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, a wireless phone charger, a panoramic sunroof and auto AC.
Its safety net comprises up to 6 airbags, heated outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs), a 360-degree camera with blind spot assist, hill hold and hill descent control and an electronic parking brake. It also features a level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) tech including adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.
2025 MG Astor: Price And Rivals
The 2025 MG Astor is priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 17.56 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It rivals other compact SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.
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