MG Intelligent CUV Teased Ahead of India Launch, Could it be the Upcoming Cloud EV?

MG Motor India is expected to introduce the Cloud EV in India during the festive season of this year. The electric model is already available in select foreign markets with the moniker: Wuling. It has been seen testing on our roads multiple times, revealing various design elements including smooth surfaces, flush door handles, and full-width LED light bars. In a recent development, MG has released a teaser that highlights its upcoming offering's ‘comfort of a sedan and expanse of an SUV’. While there has been no formal announcement, this forthcoming 'Intelligent CUV' seems to be the Cloud EV. Globally, the Cloud EV is offered with two battery options: a 37.9kWh battery providing 360 kilometres of range, and a 50.6kWh battery offering up to 460 kilometres of range. Both units are powered by a 132bhp front axle-mounted electric motor. Although MG hasn't disclosed any details, the 50.6kWh battery variant is likely to be available for sale in our market.

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MG Cloud EV: Dimensions and Design

Internationally, the MG Cloud EV measures 1,850mm in width and 1,652mm in height, which makes it both broader and taller than the MG ZS EV, but slightly shorter at 4,295mm. It also has a much longer wheelbase (2,700mm) than the ZS EV (2,585mm). Design-wise, the EV is expected to have a broad air dam, an integrated spoiler, door-mounted ORVMs, split LED headlamps, a closed-off grille, and an LED DRL that spans the fascia. The international-spec model has 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55-section tyres. While there is no confirmation, the Cloud EV designed for the Indian market may include these features.

MG Cloud EV: Interior and Features

The EV's interior will likely have clean, horizontal lines on the dashboard and door trims as part of its minimalist aesthetic. It could include two digital infotainment and instrument panel displays, climate control, motorized seats, a 360-degree camera, horizontal AC vents, connected vehicle technology, a panoramic sunroof, and an ADAS (advanced driver assistance system).

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MG Cloud EV: Price and Rivals 

The Cloud EV is expected to slot between the Comet and the ZS EV in MG's Indian lineup, with prices ranging between Rs 15 to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon its launch, the MG EV will compete against the Tata Nexon EV in India.