The rear bench is a 60:40 split, and it folds completely flat though MG hasn't released what the cargo volume is as yet. We didn't see this in the ZS EV because it had a battery pack sitting under the floor pan, so no need for the exhaust tubing. The one debilitating factor is that transmission tunnel that protrudes into the floor, it's not very high but significantly wide and could be a bit uncomfortable over long distances. It still is a generous space, with more than enough knee room for the rear bench occupants, and just about enough room for three abreast.
While the length adds volume to the boot, the shorter wheelbase deducts from the occupant area. However, its wheelbase is shorter than the Creta by a few millimetres. The MG Astor is the largest crossover in the segment, it is longer, wider and taller than any of its peers. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what the performance and dynamics feel like and if it complements the interiors. The steering wheel, the air-con pods, the structure of the centre console, the faux carbon-fibre shifter surround, the shape of the instrument binnacle and the feel of the control stalks behind the steering wheel, it is all very sports saloon-like and I did find it hard to associate these elements with a crossover. The rest of the accoutrements look and feel very sporty as well. How well this ages, will that maroon fade, is something only time will tell. Even the non-leather upholstered sections which are of the soft-touch variety feel upmarket. I also like the texture of the leather, it feels smooth and the exposed stitch gives it that air of sportiness one associated with more premium sports cars. These are found on the dashboard, the centre console, the door pads and the seats. The maroon shade covers all the leather surfaces within the Astor. The two-tone effect will be standard across the range, so even base variants will look the same. The slightly desaturated maroon and black interior scheme is just stunning, and hats off to MG for this refreshing change in how interiors are presented. I'm surprised no one ever thought of using such a vivid colour for their interiors before. Step into the MG Astor's cabin and you're greeted with a premium two-tone colour theme that is quite bold and very attractive. The interiors though are what clearly stand out. These will be exclusive to the turbocharged petrol variant.Ģ021 MG Astor interior, features impressions The painted callipers though need better treatment, it looks more like an after-market accessories job rather than factory finished items. It lends a strong character to the Astor, adding volume and bringing in some classic British design heritage to the rear end of the structure. That apart the 2021 MG Astor is well designed I especially liked the rear wedge section that protrudes out over the rear fender. Talking to Carl Gotham, the Design Director for MG who operates out of their London design studios, the intent was to add an Indian flavour to the Astor, and that's where the grille change was decided on. It's an attention grabber and is the singular most defining design element on this entire crossover. So, you have a sunray kind of effect for the grille with the chrome slats radiating outward from the MG badge positioned in the centre of the grille. European versions get a honeycomb structure, but the Indian version gets what MG calls a celestial object design identity. I'll come back to this further ahead.Īpart from the name Astor, the one signature element distinguishing it from the ZS is its front grille. One of those is level 2 autonomous technology, and we have never encountered this technology before at a price point this low. This crossover will be positioned in the same space as the Creta and the Seltos, though it does offer some very unique selling propositions to the segment that have never been seen in this segment before. In India, the ZS is sold as an electric vehicle, and to differentiate that crossover from its internal combustion engine counterpart, it's been named Astor. MG Motor India is stepping into the compact crossover space with the Astor, a derivative of the popular ZS SUV it sells in European, South American, and other Asian markets.
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