Mg Gloster Quick Reviews
MG Gloster is India’s first autonomous level-1 premium SUV. The car cover distances and conquers challenges with 4-wheel drive.
The key highlights of the car are that it comes with 2nd-row captain seats (2+2+2), 360 degrees around view camera, blind-spot detection technology, automatic emergency braking, driver seat heating, and 12-way power-adjustable driver seat.
Some other striking features of Gloster are forward collision warning, driver seat massage, co-driver seat heating, drive fatigue reminder system, electronic gear-shift with auto-park, lane departure warning, wireless charging, and many more.
The car’s infotainment and the I-smart features include E-calls, find my car feature, android auto, Apple Car Play, chit-chat voice interaction, engine start alarm, inbuilt gaana app premium account, Geo fence, I-call, and it continues.
The comfort of the passengers and the driver is specially taken care of by the manufacturer. For example, the 2nd and the 3rd row have AC vents, 8-way power-adjustable seats, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, six cup holders and four bottle holders, a fully automated power tailgate, and so on.
Let us dig in more with the details of MG Gloster.
MG Gloster Dimension and capacity:
The MG Gloster is 4985mm in length; the width is 1326mm; the height is 1867mm with a ground clearance of 210mm and a wheelbase of 2950mm. This car comes with a boot capacity of 343-1350 litres. The passenger capacity of Gloster is six, and it has five doors. The gross weight of the car is 2900kg-3100kg, whereas the Kerb weight is between 2225kg-2465kg.
MG Gloster Engine and Transmission:
This car is equipped with a 2.0 Twin Turbo-Diesel engine. The engine comes with a displacement of 1996cc. The car is an available automatic transmission type. The max power of the car is 215.01bhp@4000rpm, and the max torque is 480nm@1500-2400rpm. The four cylinders have 4 DOHC valves each. This car has an engine that is auto transmitted with Four Wheel Drive (4WD) type. The gearbox speed is 8 of MG Gloster.
MG Gloster Fuel and performance:
MG Gloster engine is a diesel engine with a mileage of 12.4kmpl as per ARAI, and the fuel tank has a capacity of 75 liters. This car can reach a top speed of 177 kmph. BS-VI is the Emission Norm Compliance.
MG Gloster Suspension, steering, and break:
MG Gloster is designed keeping in mind with passenger’s comfort. It has an electric steering wheel with Tilt and telescopic steering column. The steering gear is of Rack & Pinion type. The car accelerates from 0-100 in 11.54 seconds. The car has a disc brake in both front and rear. The front suspension of MG Gloster is Dual Helix Independent suspension, and that of the rear is a five-link integral suspension. The city drivability of the car is 7.73seconds to reach 20-80 kmph. The car can come to a halt from 100-0kmph in 38.00s.
MG Gloster Safety:
The safety of the passengers is the top priority of this company. Keeping that in mind, the company has introduced all the necessary safety measures in the car.
The driver panel has a central locking key meant for the doors, and each door has a power lock. The anti-lock braking system and brake assist are the top safety feature.
There are six (6) airbags in this car, driver, passenger, and front side airbags.
The passenger’s side has a rearview mirror, and there is also a day & night rearview mirror.
There is a seat belt warning on the desktop to indicate the driver’s safety. The car’s body is kept safe with both side and front impact beams. The Door Ajar warning does not let the engine of the car start unless all the doors are properly locked.
The driver’s seat is adjustable. There is also a crash sensor safety device in the car which slows or stops the car when it detects any collision.
The driver can check the condition of the engine in the engine check monitor before commencing the journey. The headlamps are automatic, which means it automatically switches on and off depending on natural light. The tire pressure monitor keeps the driver aware of the condition of all the tires.
There is a rear camera that helps the driver to park the car without looking at the mirror.
MG Gloster Comfort and convenience:
The steering of MG Gloster is power generated. Front windows are power windows. There is air condition for summer and a heater for winter in this car. The steering is adjustable according to the height of the driver. The trunk opener is remote-controlled.
Portofino has an indicator in the dashboard which blinks when the fuel is low. In addition, the headrest in the front is adjustable.
There are cup holders in front and in the back to hold your favourite hot or cold drinks. The dashboard has a navigation system and cruise control. The parking sensor in the rear helps a lot while difficult parking.
The MG Gloster’s dashboard is equipped with an engine start/stop button and a voice control system. In addition, there are USB chargers both in front and rear.
MG Gloster Price:
The ex-showroom price of the base model of MG Gloster is Rs, 29,98,000 whereas the on-road price of the same model in India is Rs.35,61,460.
MG Gloster Colors:
The Gloster is available in four different colours: Warm White, Metal Ash, Agate Red, and Metal Black.
MG Gloster Reviews:
The car gets a 4 out of 5 stars. The users like the car on all bases, be it the interior, the exterior look, or the on-road performance. As the car is recently launched, so the car is hitting the Indian roads with glory.
The pros of the car include:
- Powerful twin-turbo diesel engine option
- Class-leading safety features, including Autonomous level 1 feature
- Packed with comfort features
- Sets new segment benchmark in terms of interior quality
- Comfortable third-row seating
- 4×2 variant is expected to be priced competitively
Coming to the cons of MG Gloster:
- Fuel efficiency is mediocre for the twin-turbo engine variant
- A low-speed ride is a bit bumpy