MG Astor (ZS petrol) spied inside out

The MG Astor is likely to be positioned below the Hector.

MG is working on a new SUV that is likely to be positioned below the Hector. It is essentially a petrol version of the ZS EV and it could be called the 'Astor' in the Indian market.

A test mule of the Astor was recently spotted in a parking lot. The latest images give us a good look at the SUV's exterior as well as its interior.

The MG Astor is based on the updated ZS. The facelifted model gets a revised front grille and reprofiled headlamps. The car seems to be equipped with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) similar to the MG Gloster.

This particular test car has an all-black interior with silver trim providing a bit of contrast. The centre console houses a large touchscreen infotainment head-unit that is slightly angled towards the driver. Overall, the interior looks clean and uncluttered.

In India, the SUV will be offered with two petrol engine options. These include a 1.5-litre unit producing 118 BHP and 150 Nm and a 1.3-litre turbocharged engine with 161 BHP and 230 Nm. Expect it to come with a choice of manual and automatic transmissions. The car seen in these images is equipped with an automatic gearbox.

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