- MG Astor and ZS EV facelift looks more premium than the current versions present in India
- It is not sure as of now when the carmaker will be bringing the facelifted models of the same
- MG Astor is available with 2 petrol engine options and the ZS EV gets two battery packs - 44.5 kWh and 50.3 kWh
MG Astor is one of the most popular mid-size SUVs in the market. And its electric version, the ZS EV is one of the well-packaged electric SUVs in the country that too on a budget. Recently, the facelift models of both MG Astor and ZS EV have been revealed in the International markets and it makes us wonder if the India launch for the same is soon.
Sporting the most prominent change is how the exterior design looks. As can be seen, at the front, there's a new bumper and grille design. The diamond-mesh pattern on the grille looks attractive and the faux skid plate present on the bumper gives the SUV a sportier look.
The headlights are now slimmer and look more agile and they have integrated LED daytime running lights as well. Moving towards the side profile then the silhouette of the SUV looks more or less the same except for the alloy wheels. These are new and look fresh. The rear profile remains more or less the same.
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Under the hood, the Astor in the Indian market is offered with two petrol engine options - a 1.5L non-turbo and a 1.3L turbocharged motor. The former generates 108 bhp of power with a peak torque of 144 Nm. This motor gets mated to a five-speed manual transmission as standard and CVT as an option.
The 1.3L turbocharged motor is more powerful and belts out 138 bhp of power with a peak torque of 220 Nm. This one gets mated to a torque-converter automatic gearbox only. There is no manual transmission for this and this engine is available in three variants only - Smart, Sharp and Savvy.
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Verdict
The facelifted models of the MG Astor and ZS EV look quite modern and premium. The launch date for the Indian market is not yet out but we expect both SUVs to be offered with more features than ever. MG Astor rivals Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos while the ZS EV targets Tata Nexon EV Max, Hyundai Kona EV and the BYD Atto 3.
