MG Astor Tech Reveal On August 18

Technology has been at the core of MG Motor India right from the start of its innings in the country, and the upcoming Astor compact SUV is set to take it a notch up. The carmaker is now building up on the tech front with a new Concept of Car as a Platform (CAAP) which will set the tone for all its upcoming models in India, starting with the Astor. MG Motor will reveal the new tech on August 18 in the Astor, and eventually it will trickle down to even its existing models. The CAAP is basically its new software platform which is incrementing on technologies like Blockchain, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence amongst others. This will further enable the development and application of services and subscriptions.

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The new MG Astor will also be high on technology just like other models in the carmaker's portfolio.

The upcoming MG Asto is essentially a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) version of the MG ZS EV. MG has also partnered with India's biggest telecom operator, Reliance Jio which will be providing its connectivity suite to provide a best in class 4G based connected car stack. Jio's 4G network will provide high-speed in-car connectivity for the Astor. Reliance Jio will provide the e-SIM and IoT tech that provides access to real-time infotainment and telematics. The new MG Astor will also be high on technology just like other models in the carmaker's portfolio, and will offer the Reliance Jio service.

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The cabin of the Astor will largely remain identical to its electric sister.

Engine options and other specifications of the SUV are yet to be confirmed. But we expect it to get the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol motor from the MG Hector belting out 141 bhp and around 240 Nm of peak torque. The engine could be made available with a CVT automatic gearbox as well along with the six-speed manual transmission. For the Indian market, the SUV is likely to get a new MG One inspired front grille, new LED headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRLs), dual-tone alloy wheels, LED tail lamps and roof-mounted spoiler. The cabin of the Astor will largely remain identical to its electric sister. So expect a flat-bottom steering wheel, large 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as the i-Smart connected tech, sunroof, all-digital instrument cluster with a large MID unit among others.