MG Motor India is set to unveil four premium electrified models by early 2025, aimed at the accessible luxury segment. These models will be sold exclu
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JSW MG Motor India is gearing up to bring a new range of premium models, and the first one is set to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2025. At present, the plan is limited to four models and all are expected to be electrified. With this, MG Motor plans to expand into the ‘accessible luxury’ car segment, for which they announced their plans to set up a new retail channel brand called MG Select.
According to the company Chief Growth Officer Gaurav Gupta, JSW MG Motor India will bring in the four models within the next two years and these will include plug-in hybrids, hybrids, and electric vehicles. While the existing six models from the company’s portfolio will continue within the mainstream outlets, the upcoming premium models will exclusively be available through MG Select.
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MG Motor has a wide range of cars that it sells in the global markets, but none of them have been confirmed as of yet. To this end, we have come up with a list of four cars that stand the highest chance to be brought over to India.
MG HS PHEV
The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid is a compact crossover SUV and is priced in the UK at GBP 31,495 (approximately ₹34.89 lakh). If it arrives in India, the HS will be positioned above the MG Astor. MG Motor has fitted in a 1.5-litre turbocharged hybrid engine under the hood, and with a 24.7 kWh battery, the car produces a combined 302 bhp and 432 Nm of torque. With a top speed of approximately 164 kmph, the MG HS PHEV can go from zero to 100 kmph in 6.8 seconds.
The car features a dualscreen housing for the two 12.3-inch digital displays that act as the infotainment and driver’s cluster. The infotainment features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top variant of the MG HS PHEV is further equipped with heated front seats, powered tailgate, and an eight-speaker sound system. Wireless charging, dual-zone auto climate control, and a 360-degree parking camera are among included features.
MG Z4 EV
The MG4 EV is the first fully-electric hatchback from the brand’s portfolio and it is priced between GBP 26,995 (approximately ₹29.90 lakh) and GBP 36,495 (approximately ₹40.42 lakh). The car comes with three battery pack options – 51 kWh, 64 kWh, 77 kWh – and these are spread across four variants. With the 77 kWh battery pack, the top variant can go from 0-100 kmph in 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 180 kmph. This variant will take 10.3 hours to charge from 10 per cent to 100 per cent with a 7 kW charger. With a 150 kW Public Rapid Charger, it can go from 10-80 per cent in under 40 minutes. The MG4 EV allows for a maximum single-charge city driving range of 708 km.
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The MG4 EV is fitted with a 10.25-inch colour touchscreen infotainment with wireless smartphone connectivity and a seven-inch digital instrument cluster. Higher-end variants are treated with a 360-degree parking camera, wireless phone charger, satellite navigation, and heated front seats and steering wheel. The car further gets ABS, EBD, stability control, hill driving aids, and auto-dimming IRVMs.
MG5 EV Long Range
Touted as an all-electric estate car, the MG5 EV Long Range is available in two variants globally and is priced from GBP 30,995 (approximately ₹34.32 lakh). Both variants are fitted with a 61.1 kWh battery pack that makes 153 bhp and 280 Nm of torque. With a top speed of approximately 185 kmph, the MG5 EV goes from 0-100 kmph in 7.3 seconds. The car can charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in 35 minutes with a 150kW Public Rapid Charger, and it allows for 402 km of range on a single charge.
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The top spec brings leather upholstery and heated front seats, while the driver individually gets a six-way electrically adjustable seat. The dash features a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment alongside a seven-inch digital driver’s cluster. The MG5 EV further receives the MG Pilot ADAS suite of features that includes lane keeping aids and cruise control. Additionally, the car includes ABS with EBD, TPMs, ISOFIX mounts, hill driving aids, and auto dimming IRVMs.
MG ZS Hybrid+
The 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ debuted recently in August adding a third powertrain option to the model range, and it is priced from GBP 24,495 (approximately ₹27.12 lakh). In India, the ZS label is reserved for the electric model while the ICE-powered variant is called the MG Astor. Under the hood, MG has paired a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 1.83 kWh battery pack, and the entire unit makes a combined total of 101 bhp and 128 Nm of torque. With this, the MG ZS Hybrid+ is able to go from 0-100 kmph in 8.7 seconds.
The ZS Hybrid+ features a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone connectivity and a seven-inch digital driver’s cluster. The car further comes with a six speaker audio system, a rear parking camera, and satellite navigation as standard. The ZS Hybrid+ further gets the MG Pilot ADAS suite of safety features that includes Adaptive Cruise Control, lane driving aids, and blind spot monitoring.
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First Published Date: 17 Sep 2024, 19:29 PM IST