MG Gloster luxury SUV launched in India: Should you buy ?

With MG Gloster prices ranging from Rs 28.98 to 35.38 lakh (introductory), the full-size SUV is now the brand’s most expensive model on sale in India. A rival to the Ford Endeavour (Rs 29.99-35.10 lakh), Toyota Fortuner (Rs 30.67-34.34 lakh)* and Mahindra Alturas G4 (Rs 28.73-31.73 lakh), the Gloster is priced quite competitively, with prices starting from below the Fortuner and Endeavour. However, the fully-loaded Gloster is the most expensive model here. 

In typical MG fashion, the Gloster is packed with equipment with buyers having a choice of four variants – Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy – with the top-spec model packing in segment-unique advanced driver aids.

• Super and Smart available in 2WD with 163hp 2.0-litre diesel

• Gloster Sharp and Savvy get on-demand 4WD and 218hp twin-turbo diesel 

• My MG Shield package offers choice of warranty extensions, buy back and service packages

MG Gloster Super (7-seater - Rs 28.98 lakh)

• 7 airbags

• ESP

• Traction control

• Hill start assist

• Hill descent control

• ABS

• Four wheel disc brakes

• Rear view camera

• Driver fatigue monitor

• Front and rear parking sensors

• Electric adjust, folding and heated wing mirrors

• Auto LED headlamps with DRLs

• Auto wipers

• Front and rear fog lamps

• 19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels

• Part-leatherette upholstery (Black)

• 12.3-inch touchscreen with USB and Bluetooth connectivity

• Cruise control

• 6-way adjust driver seat

• Manual AC with vents in second and third rows

• Keyless entry and go

• Engine stop/start

• Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes

• Power windows with one-touch operation for driver window

• Rear wiper and washer

• Middle row slide/recline function

MG Gloster Smart (6-seater - Rs 30.98 lakh)

In addition to the Gloster Super:

• Cornering lamps

• Leatherette upholstery (Brown with diamond stitching)

• 8-inch multi-information display

• Ambient lighting

• Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

• Sunroof

• Paddle shifters

• Powered driver seat (12-way adjust)

• Powered tailgate with hands free opening

• 3-zone climate control

• PM 2.5 filter

• Tyre pressure monitor

• Tilt and telescopic adjust steering

• All windows one-touch operation

• Window operation via remote key

• I-Smart connected car technology with live traffic and weather, in-built Gaana app, remote functions, vehicular alerts, voice assistant and more

MG Gloster Sharp (6-seater – Rs 33.98 lakh; 7-seater – Rs 33.68 lakh)

In addition to the Gloster Smart:

• Electronic locking rear differential

• Blind spot assist

• 360 degree camera

• 64-colour ambient lighting

• 12-speaker audio system with subwoofer and amplifier

• Panoramic sunroof

• On-demand 4WD with seven drive modes

• Driver seat with memory, heating and ventilation

• Powered co-driver seat with heating

• Wireless phone charger

• Sunroof operation via remote key and i-Smart app

• Wing mirror with memory function

• Auto tilt wing mirrors when reverse gear engaged

• Auto dimming inside rear view mirror

MG Gloster Savvy (6-seater– Rs 35.38 lakh)

In addition to the Gloster Sharp

• Forward collision warning

• Autonomous emergency braking

• Lane departure warning

• Adaptive cruise control

• Hands free parking

MG Gloster specifications

The Gloster is the longest and tallest SUV in the segment, measuring in at 4,985mm long, 1,867mm tall and 1,926mm wide. Even the wheelbase, at 2,950mm, is the longest in the segment.

Power comes from a 2.0-litre diesel engine in two states of tune. The Gloster Super and Smart trims come with a 163hp and 375Nm, 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel engine with two-wheel drive.

The higher Gloster Sharp and Savvy, meanwhile, pack in the more powerful 218hp and 480Nm, twin-turbo derivative of the same and get on-demand 4WD. An 8-speed automatic gearbox is standard across the range.

MG Gloster My MG Shield package

MG recently also announced its customised My MG Shield package for its flagship SUV. In a rather unique move, buyers of the Gloster receive a Rs 50,000 credit from MG, which they can use to accessorise their SUV or opt for a range of extended warranties, service packages and buy back schemes to their tastes.The standard warranty for the Gloster is 3 years/ 1 lakh km along with 3 years of roadside assistance cover.

All prices ex-showroom, Delhi

*Fortuner prices for diesel SUV only.

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