MG Majestor launched in India at Rs 40.99 lakh: Features, specs explained

MG Motor India today finally launched the new MG Majestor SUV in the Indian market. The 4x2 AT is priced at Rs 40.99 lakh and the 4x4 AT is priced at Rs 44.99 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).

The Majestor sits at the top of MG’s internal combustion engine-powered line-up as the brand’s flagship SUV offering and competes with the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian and Isuzu MU-X.,

The pre-bookings are already underway. Interested customers can book the new Majestor online or by visiting their nearest MG dealership by paying a token amount of Rs 41,000. The first 3,000 customers who pre-book the Majestor will receive a complimentary package comprising a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, five years of roadside assistance and a five-year labour-free service contract.The SUV is offered in a single 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel with 215 hp of power and 479 mm torque. It comes paired with a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. The SUV gets a 4x4 system with an all-terrain management software, which MG calls M-Hub, which offers up to 10 selectable terrain and drive modes. It also gets a crawl mode called the M-Crawl function, and three differential locks. It also has a maximum water-wading capacity of up to 810 mm.

Design-wise, it features a large Matrix-style grille, flanked by Falcon-inspired daytime running lights and modern split headlamps at the front. The side profile highlights its premium stance with 19-inch alloy wheels, while the rear is marked by new connected LED tail-lights and a sculpted tailgate that carries ‘Morris Garages’ and ‘Majestor’ badging. Other highlights include faux twin exhaust tips, a skid plate, an integrated spoiler, a rear wiper with a washer and more.Moving inside, the dashboard gets a complete redesign with piano-black trim and silver accents that lend a modern feel. Features-wise, it gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, infotainment, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, MG’s i-Smart 2.0 connected-car technology, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 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, paddle shifters, 64-colour ambient lighting, a gesture-operated powered tailgate and more.Safety equipment includes Level 2 ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control, 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.