MG Astor Sold Out For 2021 Moments After Bookings Begin

• Deliveries will begin in November 2021.
• Offered in five trims: Style, Super, Smart, Sharp, and Savvy.
• Features include AI tech, autonomous driving features, and connected car tech.
• Powered by 1.5-litre NA petrol and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engines.
• Introductory prices begin from Rs 9.78 lakh.

It was almost a blink-and-you-miss reservation for the MG Astor, which sold out for the remainder of 2021 only moments after bookings began today. The first lot consists of just 5000 units, deliveries of which will begin from November 1. 

Now, the carmaker is accepting reservations for deliveries in 2022.

This also means that you might have to shell out more, considering the SUV’s introductory prices -- ranging between Rs 9.78 lakh and Rs 17.38 lakh -- are only valid till December 31 this year. 

A quick recap of MG’s compact SUV. It is offered in five trims: Style, Super, Smart, Sharp, and Savvy. Features include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car tech, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, digital driver’s display, a powered driver’s seat, and a panoramic sunroof. Passenger safety is secured by six airbags, front and rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, and electronic stability control. 

That said, the real highlight in the Astor has to be the segment-first Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and a personal AI assistant. You can learn more about it in our first drive review. 

The Astor gets 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine options, each paired with an automatic transmission. Only the NA motor gets a manual gearbox.

Take a look at the detailed specifications:

The Astor rivals the VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and select variants of the Mahindra XUV700 5-seater and the MG Hector.