Tata Motors is the current leader in the electric vehicle market, but MG has established itself. With only the ZS EV to offer, MG is only second behind Tata Motors in terms of the top 10 electric car manufacturers. It recently underwent a redesign, and the business even released the base Excite variant.
The Astor sibling of ICE is on the other end of the spectrum. It competes with other small SUVs including the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and similar models. New photographs from the land of the dragon have surfaced, showing concept art for the impending MG ZS EV/Astor Facelift.
It has undergone a second facelift since its debut. The initial facelift involved a thorough nip and tuck. It had a redesigned bumper, a closed-off grille, and sharper headlamps. Still, the general appearance of the face was extremely similar.
However, the patent photos of the second facelift show numerous modifications at the front that go far beyond a simple nip and tuck. First off, the MG ZS EV Facelift has a completely new face that is much crisper and differs from the previous model. Through the addition of a new front fascia, it creates a distinct identity. However, it appears that the charging socket’s front grille placement has moved.
The redesigned headlights have a metallic insert with slight vertical lines, making them even more svelte. The facelifted vehicle no longer retains the outgoing model’s closed-off grille aesthetic. A modest cooling air dam and a seamless bumper with a mesh effect are located below this metallic addition. Fake air vents at the lower bumper, which have been added with this new facelift, weren’t there in the first facelift.
At the centre of the false grille, which is now mounted to the bonnet, was the MG emblem. The older model does not have access to all of the ADAS functions that the Astor does. Its lower bumper has a square panel that will hold the radars and sensors needed for ADAS.
With the exception of the new aerodynamic wheels, the side profile is almost unchanged. Although interiors have not been made public, there have been rumours that the MG 4 EV may have served as inspiration. Expect a clean, simple design that is dominated by a sizable touchscreen and devoid of any buttons or knobs.
It’s expected that the outgoing model’s 50.3 kWh battery and single motor, which produces 174 horsepower and 280 Nm, will remain. The launch timetable is yet unknown. Having said that, it is likely that these modifications would be implemented in China before moving on to ASEAN nations and finally India. These adjustments are quite likely to be applied to Astor as well. In the meanwhile, MG plans to increase the number of EVs it offers in India by introducing the Air EV, a micro-EV that will probably make its debut at the 2023 Auto Expo.
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