MG Magester production begins: Fortuner rival features, expected price and more

MG Motor India has announced that the production of the new MG Magester SUV has started at the company’s Halol plant in Gujarat. Bookings for the SUV are already underway, interested customers can book the new Magister online or by visiting their nearest MG dealership by paying a token amount of Rs 41,000. The first 3,000 customers to pre-book the Magister will receive a complimentary package that will include five years of unlimited kilometer warranty, five years of roadside assistance and a five-year labour-free service contract.Once launched, the new Majester will rival the Toyota Fortuner Legender and is expected to be priced around Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV will be offered in three variants, with both six- and seven-seat configurations available. The three variants include the entry-level Sharp 4×2, mid-spec Savvy 4×2 and the range-topping Savvy 4×4. Design-wise, it has a large matrix-style grille flanked by Falcon-inspired daytime running lights on either side and modern split headlamps at the front. The side profile highlights its premium stance with 19-inch alloy wheels, while at the rear there are new connected LED tail-lights and a sculpted tailgate marked with ‘Morris Garages’ and ‘Majester’ badging. Other highlights include faux twin exhaust tips, a skid plate, an integrated spoiler, a rear wiper with washer and more.

Color options include monotone shades like Metal Black, Pearl White, Concrete Gray and Metal Ash. As mentioned earlier, the new Magister is offered in both six- and seven-seat layout options. The six-seater has individual captain seats in the second row, while the seven-seater has a conventional bench. The dashboard gets a completely redesigned design with piano-black trim and silver accents that give a modern feel. In terms of features, it gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment, 12.3-inch digital driver display, MG’s i-Smart 2.0 connected-car technology, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-speaker JBL sound system, electrically adjustable front seats that offer heating, cooling and multiple massage functions, three-zone automatic climate control with rear-row vents, dual wireless charging. Pads, a panoramic sunroof, pedals. shifters, 64-color ambient lighting, a gesture-operated tailgate and more.Safety equipment includes Level 2 ADAS features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane-departure warning with prevention, and blind-spot monitoring. Standard safety features also include electronic stability control, hill-hold and hill-descent control, ISOFIX mounts, a surround-view camera system and six airbags.Talking about the engine, it has been introduced in a single 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel with 215 HP power, which comes with ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. The SUV gets a 4×4 system with all-terrain management software that MG calls M-Hub, which offers 10 selectable terrain and drive modes. It also gets a crawl mode called M-Crawl function and three differential locks. It also has a maximum water-wading capacity of up to 810 mm for an SUV.