MG Motor India today has opened the order book for the recently launched Astor compact SUV. Deliveries of the new model will start with the onset of next month and the car manufacturer has targeted 5,000 deliveries this calendar year. The interested may book the Astor for deliveries in 2022 either on the carmaker's official website or through the authorized dealership.
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Speaking on this, Mr Rajeev Chaba, President and MD, MG Motor India, said, MG Astor is a premium mid-segment SUV with elegant exteriors, luxurious interiors, and futuristic technology. We are ecstatic about the response we have received from the customers. However, given the global chip crisis that the industry is undergoing, we can only supply a limited number of cars this year. We expect supplies to become better from Q1 next year.
The MG Astor was launched earlier this month and went on sale for an introductory starting price of Rs 9.78 lakh (ex-showroom). The carmaker's fourth all-new offering since its debut in 2019 goes on to rival the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. It's also the most affordable model in the manufacturer's lineup. The Astor has been quick to create a buzz for itself owing to the host of segment-first features it comes kitted out with along with the aggressive pricing it's being sold at.
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The MG Astor has been launched in five trim levels - Style, Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy. Also, the new model is being sold in 2 engine variants - 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol and 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol. The former goes on to output a maximum power of 110PS and a peak torque of 144Nm, while the latter provides a maximum power of 140PS and a peak torque of 220Nm.
The less powerful engine option is available with two choices for the transmission - 6-speed manual and CVT. The more poweful motor, on the other hand, produces a maximum power of 140PS and a peak torque of 220Nm. The only transmission option on offer with this engine is that of a 6-speed torque converter automatic. The base motor is available in Super, Smart and Sharp trims, while the more powerful motor is on sale in Smart, Sharp and Savvy trims.
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The new model has gone on sale in as many as 4 trims, viz. Style, Super, Smart, and Sharp. The two engine options on offer include a 110PS-144Nm 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated mill from the Hector and a 140PS-220 Nm 1.3-litre turbo-petrol unit. The former is available with two transmission options- 6-speed manual and CVT. Meanwhile, the latter is only on sale with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic unit. The 1.5-litre MT variant is available in all four trims while its CVT sibling is available only in Super Smart, Sharp and Savvy trims. Meanwhile, the 1.3-litre Turbo AT variant is on sale only in the Smart, Sharp and Savvy trims.
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