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- Name: MG Astor Blackstorm edition
- Type: Mid-size SUV
- Market: India
- Size: 4,323mm x 1,809mm x 1,650mm
- Powertrain: 1.5-litre petrol engine
- Availability: Available now
- Year of Manufacturer: 2023
- No of Seats: 5
- Mileage: 18.1 kmpl (manual) / 17.4 kmpl (CVT)
The MG Astor Blackstorm edition is a mid-spec SUV that has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 14.48 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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It gets an all-black treatment inside and out, including exterior paint, blacked-out alloy wheels, grille, door trims, bumpers, headlamps, and roof rails. It also gets red accents on the brake callipers and a Blackstorm emblem on the front fenders.
Astor Blackstorm Edition
The interior of the Astor Blackstorm edition is also blacked out with red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and door trims. The seats also have a fabric insert that has a checkered pattern, and the soft-touch dashboard has a carbon fibre-like design.
The Astor Blackstorm edition is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine that is available with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. It is priced at a premium of Rs 27,000 over the Astor Smart trim.
Here are some of the key features of the MG Astor Blackstorm edition
- All-black exterior and interior
- Blacked-out alloy wheels, grille, door trims, bumpers, headlamps, and roof rails
- Red accents on the brake callipers and a Blackstorm emblem on the front fenders
- Red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and door trims
- Fabric insert with a checkered pattern on the seats
- Carbon fibre-like design on the soft-touch dashboard
- Panoramic sunroof
- 10.1-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control
- Automatic headlamps
- Automatic climate control
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Two airbags, ABS, all-four disc brakes, a reverse camera, three-point seat belts with reminders for all passengers and ISOFIX anchors
- JBL-tuned speakers (dealer-level accessory).
Here are some of the pros and cons of the MG Astor Blackstorm edition:
Pros:
- All-black exterior and interior give it a stylish and sporty look
- Comes with a panoramic sunroof, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, automatic headlamps, automatic climate control, and a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine that is available with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT
- Gets two airbags, ABS, all-four disc brakes, a reverse camera, three-point seat belts with reminders for all passengers and ISOFIX anchors
- JBL-tuned speakers (dealer-level accessory)
Cons:
- Only available with the 1.5-litre petrol engine
- The blacked-out exterior and interior may not be everyone’s cup of tea
- Priced at a premium of Rs 27,000 over the Astor Smart trim
Conclusion
Overall, MG’s Astor Blackstorm edition seems to provide a unique and stylish option for those looking for a mid-spec SUV with distinct aesthetics. With its features, it is well-positioned to compete with other popular SUVs in its segment in the Indian market.
