MG Motor India has launched the Gloster SUV in the country, with prices starting at INR 28,98,000, ex-showroom, Delhi. The following variant-wise prices are introductory for the first 2,000 customers or until October 31, 2020 (whichever is earlier) –
| Trim | Super (7-seater) | Smart (6-seater) | Sharp (7-seater) | Sharp (6-seater) | Savvy (6-seater) |
| 2.0L diesel turbo RWD | INR 28,98,000 | INR 30,98,000 | – | – | – |
| 2.0L diesel twin-turbo 4WD | – | – | INR 33,68,000 | INR 33,98,000 | INR 35,38,000 |
The Gloster competes against the established brand names in India — the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour. Just to compare, the Fortuner carries an ex-Delhi starting price tag of INR 28.66 lakh while the Endeavour commands a starting ex-Delhi price of INR 29.99 lakh. As with the Fortuner, the on-road price of Gloster’s range-topping trims might come dangerously close to the established German brands.
Anyway, exterior features of the Gloster include LED headlights, LED taillights, 19-inch alloy wheels, roof rails and dual-pane panoramic sunroof.
Depending on the trim, features inside would include man-made leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch central touchscreen, an 8-inch MID, 64-color ambient lighting, 12-speaker audio system, 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with massage function, heated front seats, 2nd-row captain seats, 3-zone auto AC, and PM2.5 filter, The i-Smart 2.0 connected car technology claims to offer over 70 connected features.
As mentioned in the previous article, the Gloster comes with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). These include Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Adaptive Cruise Control (up to 150 km/h). The SUV also gets Automatic Parking Assistant, which can automatically park the vehicle in parallel or perpendicular spaces. Passive safety includes 6 airbags. Download the Gloster brochure here.
Powertrains
As you saw in the table above, the 2.0-litre (1,996 cc) 4-cylinder diesel engine is available with a single turbo or twin-turbo. With a single turbo, the output figures are 163 hp (120 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 375 Nm (276 lb-ft) of torque between 1,500-2,400 rpm. The twin-turbo pumps out 218 hp (160 kW) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox that drives the rear wheels as standard, or all four wheels (4WD) via a BorgWarner transfer case. The 4WD system offers 7 drive modes: Snow, Mud, Sand, Eco, Sport, Normal and Rock.
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