Expected to be priced at around Rs 70 lakh, the electric MPV will take on rivals such as Kia Carnival and Toyota Vellfire

Having established a strong presence in the mainstream segment, MG Motor is now setting its sights on theluxury automotive spacein India. MGs luxury cars will be sold via the brands premium retail network called MG Select. Pre-bookings are currently open for the electric MPV and theCyberster, a two-door electric roadster.

launch date, expected price

MG will launch the in India on 21st July. The Cyberster is also expected to be launched in July. will be Indias first all-electric luxury MPV, expected to be offered at a starting price of around Rs 70 lakh. In comparison, the Kia Carnival is available at Rs 63.91 lakh. Toyota Vellfire is offered in the range of Rs 1.22 crore to Rs 1.32 crore.

It is expected that will be imported into India as CKD (completely knocked down) or SKD (semi-knocked down) units and assembled locally at MGs facility in Halol, Gujarat. This aligns with MGs Make in India focus and also reduces import duties. In comparison, rival Toyota Vellfire is imported into India as CBU units.

Design, features

Thanks to its large dimensions, the has a commanding road presence. The luxury electric MPV is 5,200 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, 1,800 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 3,200 mm. is thus larger than both theCarnivaland Vellfire. Some of the key exterior highlights of include split LED headlights, a prominent trapezoidal grille and waterfall-style rear integrated LED tail light.

First Drive

USPs include 19-inch self-healing tyres with ContiSeal technology. This automatically seals punctures, ensuring worry-free rides. Interiors ofoffer an extensive range of premium features. Second-row captain seats, branded as Presidential Seats by MG, offer a blend of advanced technology and opulence.

Rear Seat

Some of the key highlights include a first-in-segment 16-way adjustability, heating and ventilation and 8 massage modes. The presidential seats also have reclining function, lumbar support, adjustable headrest and powered ottoman. All controls can be accessed via the conveniently located armrest touchscreen.

has a large panoramic sunroof, 64-colour ambient lighting, premium JBL sound system with 13 speakers and multi-zone climate control. Other highlights include a 12.30-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch instrument cluster, first-in-segment digital display IRVM and PM 2.5 air filter. Just like the spacious interiors, offers up to 1720 litres of boot space with the third row folded. Theres a 55-litre frunk as well for added convenience.

Electric Limousine Bookings Open

Performance, safety

A high-performance electric motor powers the , generating 245 PS and 350 Nm. The MPV uses a 90-kWh NMC battery with aluminium casing for enhanced safety. Claimed range of the is 548 km. With an AC fast charger, can achieve 0-100% in around 9.5 hours. With DC super-fast chargers (160 kW), charging time is around 90 minutes.

is built like a fortress, offering optimal safety for all passengers. In Euro NCAP and ANCAP, the has received 5-star ratings. The body is crafted with high strength and ultra-high strength steel. The MPV has 9-airbags and comes with a comprehensive range of ADAS features.