MG Gloster Starts Arriving At Dealerships Ahead Of October Launch
The MG Gloster will be available in both 6- and 7-seater configurations
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Update (08/10/2020): MG has launched the Gloster SUV at a starting price of Rs 28.98 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
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Official pre-launch bookings for the Gloster are open for Rs 1 lakh.
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It will be offered with two diesel engines: a 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel and a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel.
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Gets plenty of segment-first features such as emergency autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
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It is expected to be priced from Rs 30 lakh onwards (ex-showroom).
MG’s full-size SUV, the Gloster, has started reaching dealerships ahead of its launch around late October 2020. It was unveiled recently and MG is accepting pre-launch bookings for Rs 1 lakh.
The Gloster will be available in four variants: Super, Sharp, Smart, and the top-spec Savvy. MG will offer the full-size SUV in both 6- and 7-seater configurations. It will offer the Gloster in the following engine-variant combinations:
| Engine |
Variants |
| 2.0-litre turbo-diesel (RWD) |
Super (7-seater), Smart (6-seater) |
| 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel (4WD) |
Sharp (6-seater), Sharp (7-seater), Savvy (6-seater) |
While the Gloster will be a diesel-only offering, it will be offered with a 2.0-litre diesel engine in two states of tune. Here’s a look at their outputs and transmission options:
| Engine |
2.0-litre turbo-diesel |
2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel |
| Power |
163PS |
218PS |
| Torque |
375Nm |
480Nm |
| Transmission |
8-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
You can have the SUV with either a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine or a first-in-segment 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel. The 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel will drive the rear wheels, while the twin-turbo diesel motor will get a 4WD drivetrain. Both engines will be offered with an 8-speed automatic transmission option. The twin-turbo diesel motor develops 55PS and 105Nm more power and torque compared to the single-turbo engine.
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The Gloster is packed with plenty of segment-first features such as autonomous emergency braking, automatic parking assist, and adaptive cruise control. It also comes with a powered tailgate, three-zone climate control with PM 2.5 filter, a 12.3-inch touchscreen system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12-way power adjustable driver seat with massage function, and a panoramic sunroof. Its safety net boasts of front collision warning, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, driver fatigue reminder system, and 360-degree camera. It comes with six airbags, hill start assist, hill descent control, and ABS with EBD.
MG’s full-size SUV is expected to be priced from Rs 30 lakh onwards (ex-showroom). It will compete with the likes of the Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner, VW Tiguan Allspace, Mahindra Alturas G4, and the upcoming Skoda Kodiaq Petrol.
