MG Gloster Launched In India At Rs 2898 Lakh Rivals Ford Endeavour Toyota Fortuner and Mahindra Alturas G4

• MG Gloster is priced between Rs 28.98 lakh and Rs 35.38 lakh.
• It's offered in four variants: Super, Sharp, Smart and Savvy.
• The Gloster is the only SUV in its segment to feature level 1 autonomous driving tech.
• It's offered with two engine options including a twin-turbo diesel engine.
• Rivals the Ford Endeavour, Mahindra Alturas G4 and Toyota Fortuner.

MG Motor India has launched the Gloster full-size SUV at Rs 28.98 lakh (ex-showroom). It's MG's flagship product and takes on the likes of the Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and Mahindra Alturas G4. Its piece de resistance is its level 1 autonomous driving tech, a first in the segment. But to ensure competitive pricing, it comes with two engine options, four variants and two seating layouts. Here are the prices:

	Turbo-Diesel	Twin-Turbo Diesel
Super 7-seater	28.98 lakh	-----
Smart 7-seater	Rs 30.98 lakh	-----
Sharp 6- / 7-seater	-----	Rs 33.98 lakh / Rs 33.68 lakh
Savvy 6-seater	-----	Rs 35.38 lakh

all prices, ex-showroom Delhi

These prices are introductory and valid until October 31 or for the first 2,000 customers who have booked the Gloster. Moreover, these prices also include the My MG Shield Customisation after-sales package plan worth Rs 50,000.

The Gloster can be had either as a 6- or a 7-seater SUV. It's the only SUV in its segment to feature captain seats for middle row occupants. But if you want the more practical 7-seater, you have no other choice but to pick up the base-spec Super or Sharp variants.

Now let's look at the Gloster's highlight: level 1 autonomous driving tech. It features adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist and park assist. You can check out our detailed report on these features.

The Gloster is also one of the largest SUVs in its segment. Here's how it stacks up against its rivals:

	MG Gloster	Ford Endeavour	Toyota Fortuner	Mahindra Alturas G4
Length	4985mm	4903mm	4795mm	4850mm
Width	1926mm	1869mm	1855mm	1960mm
Height	1867mm	1837mm	1835mm	1845mm
Wheelbase	2950mm	2850mm	2745mm	2865mm

Notable convenience features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected car tech, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated and ventilated front seats, a 12-speaker sound system, powered driver's seat with massage function, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof. On the safety front, it features multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors and electronic stability program.

The Gloster is offered with two engine options, both displacing 2.0 litres. The first one is a single-turbo unit that drives its rear wheels while the second one is a twin-turbo unit that spins four wheels. Here are the specs:

	MG Gloster RWD	MG Gloster AWD
Engine	2.0-litre turbo	2.0-litre twin-turbo
Power (PS)	163PS	218PS
Torque (Nm)	375Nm	480Nm
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic

MG has ticked all the right boxes with the Gloster. But how does it fare against its well-established rivals? Stay tuned for a detailed comparison test.