MG India has implemented a price revision for its popular SUV, the Astor, with prices now increased by up to ₹20,000 across its variants. This adjustment, effective from April 2024, brings the ex-showroom prices of the Astor to a range of ₹9.98 lakh to ₹17.9 lakh.
New Pricing Overview
The updated prices for the MG Astor variants are as follows:
- MG Astor 1.5L Normal Petrol:
- Sprint Manual: Unchanged at ₹9,98,000.
- Shine Manual: Unchanged at ₹11,68,000.
- Select Manual: Unchanged at ₹12,98,000.
- Sharp Pro Manual: Increased by ₹20,000 to ₹14,60,800, a 1.39% difference.
- Blackstorm Manual: Unchanged at ₹14,47,800.
- Select Automatic: Unchanged at ₹13,98,000.
- Sharp Pro Automatic: Increased by ₹20,000 to ₹15,88,000, a 1.28% difference.
- Black-Automatic: Unchanged at ₹15,76,800.
- Savvy Pro Automatic: Increased by ₹20,000 to ₹16,78,000, a 1.21% difference.
- MG Astor 1.35L Turbo Petrol:
- AntarSavi Pro Automatic: Unchanged at ₹17,89,800.
Implications and Outlook
The price adjustment reflects the prevailing market dynamics and cost considerations within the automotive sector. Despite the hike, MG maintains a diverse range of Astor variants, ensuring options for customers with varying preferences.
In the competitive SUV segment, MG’s decision to retain the Astor lineup without discontinuation underscores its commitment to offering quality, feature-rich vehicles at competitive price points. This move aligns with MG’s strategy to cater to the evolving needs and preferences of Indian consumers amidst increasing competition in the automotive market.