MG Motor India recently launched its flagship SUV in the country - MG Gloster. The Gloster is the fourth offering from Morris Garages in India after the Hector, ZS EV and Hector Plus. The new MG Gloster was launched just a few weeks ago at an introductory starting price of Rs. 28.98 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. But, now its prices have been hiked and the price now starts at Rs. 29.98 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. So, is the Gloster still a great value for money SUV from MG? Hold on as we run you through the Top 5 Pros and Cons of the new 2020 MG Gloster BS6.
2020 MG Gloster BS6 Pros and Cons
Pros
Size and Space
MG Gloster is an enormous SUV! It measures 4985 mm in length, 1926 mm in width and 1867 mm in height. The SUV sits on a wheelbase of 2950 mm and has a massive ground clearance of 210 mm. All thanks to its macho styling and sheer dimensions, the Gloster has a great road presence. Also, thanks to its large footprint, the MG Gloster offers loads of space inside the cabin. It is the most spacious SUV in its class and all the three rows of the Gloster have enough room for passengers of all shape and size and are very comfortable. It gets 343-litres of boot space too (with all three-row seats up).
Very Powerful Engine
MG Gloster is a very powerful SUV and it has the most powerful engine in its class. It gets two BS6-compliant diesel engines. Firstly, it gets a 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel engine that churns out 163 PS of power at 4000 RPM and 375 Nm of peak torque between 1500-2400 RPM. Then, we have the 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that churns out a massive 218 PS of power at 4000 RPM and 480 Nm of peak torque between 1500-2400 RPM. Both these oil-burners come mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard. But, the single-turbo diesel motor gets a 2WD system (rear-wheel drive) while the twin-turbo motor gets an on-demand Intelligent 4-wheel drive system.
Loaded To The Gills
MG Gloster is a very feature-loaded and a tech-laden SUV. It is loaded with features up to the gills. The new Gloster gets a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. It also gets MG's i-Smart 2.0 connectivity with over 70 connected car features. Some other features include three-zone climate control, wireless charger, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, premium leatherette upholstery, an 8.0-inch multi-information display, etc. It also gets seven driving modes - Eco, Auto, Sport, which include four terrain modes too - Rock, Mud, Sand and Snow.
ADAS and Safety Features
MG is known for bringing segment-first features and great technology in their cars. The top of the line Savvy variant of the Gloster gets ADAS or what we call Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. It features level-1 autonomous driving capabilities with features like automatic park assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency brake, blind-spot detection, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, etc. Talking about safety features, it gets ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, all-wheel disc brakes, Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control System, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, front and rear parking sensors with a 360-degree parking camera, etc.
Aggressive Price
MG Motors launched the Gloster at an introductory starting price of Rs. 28.98 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. Now, its prices have been hiked by up to 1 lakh rupees but even after the price hike, it undercuts its arch-rivals. The price of the MG Gloster now starts at Rs. 29.98 lakhs and it goes up to Rs. 35.58 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. Have a look at its new variant-wise prices:
| Variant | Price |
| Super (Turbo Diesel - 7 Seater) | Rs. 29.98 lakhs |
| Smart (Turbo Diesel - 7 Seater) | Rs. 31.48 lakhs |
| Sharp (Twin-Turbo Diesel - 7 Seater) | Rs. 33.98 lakhs |
| Sharp (Twin-Turbo Diesel - 6 Seater) | Rs. 34.28 lakhs |
| Savvy (Twin-Turbo Diesel - 6 Seater) | Rs. 35.58 lakhs |
Cons
Engine-Gearbox Combination Not The Best
As already mentioned before, MG Gloster two BS6-compliant diesel engine options. However, both these mills come mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard. The engine-gearbox combination of the Gloster is not the best in its segment. This new 8-speed automatic transmission doesn't offer you a spirited driving experience. It slightly lags on twisties and takes a bit to downshift while doing quick spirited overtakes. Also, the throttle response is slightly lazy but the Gloster isn't made for doing drag race, it is a lounge on wheels and it excels in offering a premium experience to buyers.
Laggy Touchscreen
MG Gloster gets a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with all sorts of connectivity features you can expect in a car. However, this large touchscreen isn't very fluidic to use and it sometimes misses out the touch response. That been said, these minor glitches might be fixed in due course of time by OTA or over-the-air updates.
360-degree Camera's Resolution Could Have Been Better
The Gloster gets a host of features. It gets front and rear parking sensors along with a 360-degree parking camera. This 360-degree parking camera gives you a good all-round view of the surroundings but we would have loved if the resolution of the 360-degree camera would have been slightly better.
Average Mileage
MG Gloster's ARAI-claimed mileage for the BS6-compliant 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine is 12.35 kmpl. The ARAI-claimed mileage for the less powerful 2.0-litre single turbo diesel motor isn't out yet. Though the twin-turbo oil-burner has an ARAI-claimed mileage of 12.35 kmpl, in real-world conditions, it will deliver around 6-7 kmpl of mileage in city and around 9-10 kmpl of mileage on the highways. Thus, you can expect around 750 kilometres of range on the highways as the fuel tank capacity is 75-litres.
Limited Dealerships and Service Stations
MG Motors is a new car manufacturer in India. MG made its debut in the Indian in June 2019 with the Hector SUV. Being a new carmaker in India, the company has only a limited number of dealerships. The company has around 151 dealerships across the country as of now. MG is continuously working hard to expand its footprint across the length and breadth of the country. As of now, you cannot get an MG dealership everywhere in India.
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