MG has introduced a new EV on our shores, the Windsor EV. It is the brand’s third electric vehicle in India after the ZS EV and Comet EV. The Windsor EV is unlike other electric vehicles in India in terms of exterior styling. It offers some segment-first features to set it apart from its rivals. It is available in three different variants: Excite, Exclusive and Essence. In this article, we will be taking you through the features which you get with each of these variants:
Excite
Here’s what you’ll get if you opt for the base-spec variant:
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LED Projector headlamps
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LED DRLs
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17-inch steel wheel with cover
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Flush door handles
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Fabric seats
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60:40 Rear Split Seat
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Rear AC vents
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10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
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Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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Steering mounted audio controls
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Type A and type C USB chargers and 12V power outlet
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6 speakers
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Reclining rear seat
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7-inch digital driver display
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Keyless entry
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Automatic climate control
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Cruise control
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Hill-start assist and hill-descent control
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6 airbags
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All four disc brakes
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Electronic parking brake
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Electronic stability control
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Auto headlamps
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ISOFIX child seat mounts
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Rain-sensing wipers
Exclusive
In addition to the above-mentioned features available with the Excite variant, the Exclusive variant further comes with:
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18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels
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Leather seats
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Soft touch finish on dashboard and door pads
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15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
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8.8-inch digital driver display
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6-way adjustable power driver seats
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Smart flush door handles
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Wireless phone charger
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Auto fold ORVMs
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Rear centre armrest with cup holders
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360-degree camera
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LED cornering lights
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Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
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Auto dimming IRVM
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Rear defogger
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Connected car tech
Essence
Here’s what the Essence variant comes with over the Exclusive:
While the base-spec variant comes with all the essentials, the mid-spec variant brings in some of the premium features. The top-spec variant only adds four features on paper, but they are niceties that uplift the cabin and make the experience feel more upmarket.
Price And Rivals
The MG Windsor EV is priced aggressively, starting from Rs 9.9 lakh (ex-showroom). However, there’s a catch here and the price mentioned above doesn’t include the price of the battery. Rather, you will have to pay for the battery usage at Rs 3.5 per km and this means that you are essentially renting the battery. At the price it's offered at, it is a larger alternative to the Tata Punch EV and it rivals the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400.
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