MG Majestor Full Size SUV Unveiled In India
JSW MG Motor India has finally unveiled the much-awaited Majestor full-size SUV in India. It is not a heavily facelifted version of MG Gloster but a full size SUV that sits above the MG Gloster. MG will sell the Majestor alongside the Gloster. It is based on the Maxus D90 SUV, which is sold in international markets. Mechanically, it will be identical to the MG Gloster currently on sale in India. It will be sold via the MG Select dealerships in the country.
MG Majestor: Details
Design
First off, let’s talk about the design of the MG Majestor. It takes its inspiration from the Maxus D90 SUV, which is currently sold in international markets. The main highlights of this new SUV include its all-new front fascia. It gets a large blacked-out grille with horizontal slats and a large MG logo at the center. It also gets a split headlight setup, slim LED DRLs on top, and vertically positioned LED headlights.
It also features a rugged silver skid plate on the bottom and full-length black cladding, which adds to the rugged appearance of this SUV. On the side profile, it gets a set of 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels with six spokes. Other notable highlights include blacked-out trims on the window line, ORVMs, and door handles.
As for the rear end, this SUV gets a set of connected LED taillights and a blacked-out element underneath the rear windscreen. It also features a rear wiper and washer, and just above the windshield is an integrated spoiler with a high-mounted LED stop lamp.
Interior
On the inside, the MG Majestor will get a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which will be a free-standing unit. Other notable highlights of its interior will include an all-digital instrument gauge cluster with customizable interfaces. The overall interior will feature a black theme.
In terms of features, the new Majestor will come with a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated seats with a massaging function for the driver’s seat. It will also get three-zone climate control, a wireless charger, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a premium 12-speaker audio system, and an electric tailgate.
Safety Features
The list of safety features of the MG Majestor includes ADAS Level 2. Its suite of ADAS will come with emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and many others. It will also feature a tyre pressure monitoring system, automatic headlamps and wipers, and a 360-degree camera. Lastly, it will include an electronic parking brake with an auto-hold feature.
Powertrain
MG has not changed anything mechanically, and due to this, the Majestor will come equipped with the same 2.9-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine. This motor is capable of producing 216 bhp and 479 Nm of torque. It will come paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and will be available in both 4X2 and 4X4 configurations.
It is expected to be priced around Rs 40-45 lakh. As for its rivals, it will take on the mighty Toyota Fortuner. Other competitors include the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, and the Nissan X-Trail. Apart from the MG Majestor, yesterday MG also showcased the Cyberster EV and the M9 electric premium MPV.