This is the time of the year when price hikes are rolling. Jumping on the bandwagon is MG Motors. It has hiked the price of its SUV, the MG Astor by up to Rs. 41,800. The Hyundai Creta, Seltos rival is now retailing at a premium price tag when compared to before. Although the quantum of change depends on a variant-to-variant basis, the highest, however, tops out at Rs. 41,800.
Let us check out the old vs new price list of this MG car.
MG Astor 1.5 Litre Normal Petrol Price
| Variants | Old Price | Difference | New prices (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style MT | Rs. 10.58 lakh | Rs. 23,800 | Rs. 10.82 lakh |
| Super MT | Rs. 12.26 lakh | Rs. 26,000 | Rs. 12.52 lakh |
| Super CVT | Rs. 13.69 lakh | Rs. 25,800 | Rs. 13.94 lakh |
| Smart MT | Rs. 13.89 lakh | Rs. 32,800 | Rs. 14.21 lakh |
| Sharp MT | Rs. 14.89 lakh | Rs. 26,800 | Rs. 15.15 lakh |
| Sharp MT Sangria | Rs. 15.09 lakh | Rs. 26,800 | Rs. 15.25 lakh |
| Sharp CVT | Rs. 15.89 lakh | Rs. 25,800 | Rs. 16.14 lakh |
| Smart CVT | Rs. 15.09 lakh | Rs. 41,800 | Rs. 15.50 lakh |
| Sharp CVT Sangria | Rs. 15.99 lakh | Rs. 25,800 | Rs. 16.24 lakh |
| Savvy CVT | Rs. 16.8 lakh | Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 17 lakh |
| Savvy CVT Red | Rs. 15.58 lakh | Rs. 66,000 | Rs. 16.24 lakh |
While style, super, sharp, and savvy variants register a price jump, the EX variants continue without any increase. It retails at its old price range.
1.3 Litre Turbo Petrol Price
| Variants | Old Price | Price hike | New prices (ex-showroom) |
| Smart Turbo AT | Rs. 16.79 lakh | Rs. 32,000 | Rs. 17.11 lakh |
| Sharp Turbo AT | Rs. 17.70 lakh | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 18.06 lakh |
| Savvy Turbo AT Red | Rs. 18.43 lakh | Rs. 26,000 | Rs. 18.69 lakh |
The turbo petrol unit saw a maximum rise of Rs. 36,000 for the Sharp Turbo AT variant and the lowest at Rs. 26,000 for the Savvy Turbo AT Red variant. It puts the turbo petrol variant in the price range of Rs. 16.79 lakhs to Rs. 18.69 lakhs ex-showroom.
Powertrain
The 3-cylinder 1.3-litre turbo petrol variant churns out a power of 140 PS power with a peak torque of 220 Nm. While the 4-cylinder 1.5 litre produces 110 PS of max. power with a maximum torque of 144 Nm. There is no diesel engine on offer with the MG Astor.
VERDICT- The list of cars and 2-wheeler price hikes is getting longer with almost all manufacturers revising the price list of their portfolio. While the MG Astor now retails at a new price point, other models will also follow suit. Also, If you are someone with a passion for engines mounted on wheels, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.
