The MG Gloster was first showcased at the
Auto Expo 2020 in February. Earlier this month, the Toyota Fortuner rival was
officially teased by the company revealing that the new SUV’s launch in the
country is nearing. While we were waiting for MG to share more details regarding
the launch of its fourth car in India, the Gloster 4WD was spied sans
camouflage.
The latest spy shots of the forthcoming MG
Gloster give us a clear glimpse of the rear end of the SUV. While the
combination taillight cluster, roof-mounted brake light, big MG logo, and quad
exhaust pipes are some of the highlighting features that can be seen in these
spy images, the ‘4WD’ badge on the rear left of the car should attract the
sight of the enthusiasts. It is being said that the MG Gloster will have a segment’s
first on-demand 4WD system.
Apart from the ‘4WD’ badge, the rear end
of the MG Gloster also wears an ‘ADAS’ badge. ADAS stands for Advanced Driver
Assistance System which could mean that there will be several safety features
in MG’s new SUV that will provide some or the other kind of assistance to the
driver. These safety features could include Blind Spot Detection, Front
Collision Warning, Lane Mitigation Alert, etc. The MG Gloster’s official teaser
did reveal that the new SUV will come equipped with a Collision Avoidance
System (CAS). Perhaps, it is also a part of the ADAS.
We are expecting MG to launch the new
Gloster in India very soon. It will go against the likes of the Ford Endeavour
and Mahindra Altura G4. It is likely to come with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol
engine with 224 PS and 360 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed
automatic transmission. There would also be a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel motor
with a capacity of pumping out 217 PS and 480 Nm. The transmission here would be
an 8-speed automatic unit.
