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MG Motor India discontinues Astor midsize SUV
MG Motor India has discontinued the Astor midsize SUV, dealer sources have told Autocar India. The model, launched in 2021, recorded average monthly sales of just 112 units between September 2025 and September 2026. Rivals such as the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos outsold it comfortably.
The Astor’s limited powertrain lineup was a key factor in its failure. It was sold only with two petrol engines, the 140hp 1.3-litre turbo unit was discontinued in February 2025, leaving only the 110hp 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine. Competitors offered diesel, CNG and hybrid options. A replacement based on SAIC’s SIGMA platform, which can accommodate petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains, is expected in 2027.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Autocar India’s report leads with the discontinuation and a detailed breakdown of the Astor’s powertrain limitations and low-slung design, while news9live.com’s account, largely a restatement of the same facts, frames the story as a report attributed to Autocar India. Both outlets agree on the 112-unit monthly average and the 2027 replacement timeline. The coverage is uniform straight reporting: no source disputes the commercial failure or the technical reasons behind it. The concrete next step is the expected 2027 launch of the SIGMA-platform replacement, which will determine whether MG can reclaim ground in the midsize SUV segment.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): autocarindia.com (neutral report), news9live.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
