MG Comet, ZS EV, Astor, Gloster and More to Become Expensive in January

MG Motor is set to join a growing list of automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Mahindra, who will be raising the prices of their models in January 2025. Customers interested in buying the Comet, Hector, Astor, and Gloster will see a price increase of up to 3% on the ex-showroom prices. As part of the JSW Group, MG currently offers seven models in India. It is set to introduce the Cyberster, under its new ‘MG Select’ sub-brand in January 2025, marking a bold leap forward in its electric mobility ambitions. Read on to learn more about this upcoming electric model in detail.

MG Cyberster: Key Highlights

The MG Cyberster’s design is defined by a sleek, aerodynamic front end, featuring a gracefully contoured nose, angular sweptback headlights, and a sculpted bumper with large air intakes, giving a fierce, performance-driven look. Other highlights include electrically-operated scissor doors, 20-inch petal-shaped alloys, a fabric soft-top, arrow-shaped taillights, a full-width LED light bar, and an aggressive split diffuser.

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Inside, the MG Cyberster has three digital displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seamless 5G connectivity, ventilated seats, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, and a premium Bose sound system. The car also boasts advanced technology like regenerative braking, multiple airbags, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and Level-2 ADAS.

Globally, the MG Cyberster is available in two configurations. The base variant is powered by a single rear-axle motor, generating 340bhp and 475Nm, paired with a 64kWh battery. On the other hand, the top-spec model has a dual motor and a 77kWh battery that delivers a combined 544bhp and 725Nm.

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Though it's too early to predict the exact pricing, the MG EV is expected to arrive as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), with an estimated starting price of Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of competition, the Cyberster won't have any direct rivals but will position itself as a premium alternative to other high-end electric vehicles such as the BYD Seal, the Kia EV6, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5.