Chances are you’ve already read about the MG Gloster. Also, you might know that official bookings opened last month and that it will launch sometime in October 2020. But, do you know everything about the SUV’s package? Do you know how many trim levels will it come in? And, what all features each of those derivatives will offer? Well, this article sums it all up, without being too dull. So, without further ado, here we go!

Powertrains

The Gloster comes with a 2.0-litre diesel engine, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Depending on the variant, the powerplant comes with one turbocharger or two of them. With one, the total output comes out at 161bhp/375Nm, and those figures shoot up to 215bhp/480Nm with an additional turbo. And, if you want a 4WD (Four-Wheel-Drive) system in the mix, you’ll have to settle for the punchier engine.

Trim Levels

MG Motor India has devised four of them – Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy. The latter two come only with a 4WD configuration.

• Super
  • Seating configuration available: Only seven (2+3+2)
  • Engine: Turbo Diesel
  • No. of variants: 1
  • Top seven features: Six airbags, 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, push-button start/stop with smart entry, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and multiple drive modes – Sport/Normal/Eco.
• Smart
  • Seating configuration available: Only six (2+2+2), with captain seats in the second row
  • Engine: Turbo Diesel
  • No. of variants: 1
  • Top seven features (over Super): i-Smart connected-car tech, PM2.5 air filter, three-zone climate control, support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seats, electric sunroof and a fully-automatic powered tailgate.

• Sharp
  • Seating configuration available: Six (2+2+2) and seven (2+3+2)
  • Engine: Twin-Turbo Diesel
  • No. of variants: 2
  • Top seven features (over Smart): Blind Sport Detection, 360-degree around-view camera, 64-colour ambient lighting, a 12-speaker sound system, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, 4WD system and driver’s seat with massage, ventilation and memory functions.
• Savvy
  • Seating configuration available: Only six (2+2+2) with captain seats in the second row
  • Engine: Twin-Turbo Diesel
  • No. of variants: 1
  • Five features (over Sharp): Automatic Parking Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning.

Colours

There are four to choose from – Warm White, Metal Ash, Metal Black and Agate Red. Thankfully, all of them are available with each of the five variants.

Rivals

The Gloster will compete with the likes of the Ford Endeavour, Mahindra Alturas G4 and the Toyota Fortuner. Although not as rough-and-tough as those but the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace also falls in the same price bracket.

How do you like the MG Gloster? Do you think that, if priced right, it can dismantle the competition?