As per the latest updates, MG Motor is gearing up to make its debut in thePakistani market with crossover SUVs, due to their rising popularity in theregion. MG is all set to launch 2 compact crossover SUVs, the HS and anall-electric ZS EV, and a full-sized luxurious SUV, the MG Gloster.
The HS is a compact crossover SUV that has 2 common engine options, i.e.the 1.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that makes 169horsepower, and a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine thatmakes 231 horsepower. Both engines can be mated to a 6-speed manual, a6-speed DCT, or a 7-speed sportronic DCT gearbox.
Since it is a compact crossover SUV, it is likely to go up against thelikes of Honda Vezel/HR-V, Toyota C-HR, Corolla Cross, BAIC X25, and othersimilar vehicles in the market. The price of the HS is likely to be betweenRs. 4.5 million and Rs. 5 million.
The ZS EV is an all-electric version of the HS that has a 44.5 kWh batterythat powers a front-mounted electric motor that makes 105 kW (140horsepower) and 350 Newton/meters of torque. Even though the ZS EV is acompact crossover SUV, it is going to be in a segment of its own, at leastin the beginning given that it is an EV, which implies that the price ofthis SUV is likely to be priced between Rs. 5.5 million and Rs. 6 million.——————————
The Gloster is offered with a 2.0 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder petrolengine that makes 211 horsepower and 350 Newton/meters of torque and can bemated to a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission. InAustralia and New Zealand, the Gloster is also offered with turbochargedand twin-turbocharged 4 cylinder diesel engines as well as with anall-electric drive-train.
Whether or not the car would be offered as a CBU is yet to be revealed.What we do know is that the said SUV will rival the likes of ToyotaFortuner in the market, which implies that its price would likely bebetween Rs. 7.5 million and Rs. 9.5 million.What the Future Holds?
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In total, MG Motor has a global lineup of 27 different vehicles that aresold across various regions in the world. The lineup includes varioushatchbacks, sedans, station wagons, crossovers, SUVs, minivans, transportervans, and pickup trucks. Some of the vehicles that could possibly arrive inPakistan in the near future include:
– MG 3 Supermini Hatchback – Expected Price: Rs. 1.3 million – MG 5 Subcompact Sedan – Expected Price: Rs. 2.2 million – Rs. 2.9 million – MG 6 Compact Sedan – Expected Price: Rs. 1.8 million – Rs. 2.6 million – MG 5 EV Midsize Station Wagon – Expected Price: Rs. 5.3 million – MG T60 Light Duty Crew-Cabin Pickup Truck – Expected Price: Rs. 4.5 million – MG RX5 Compact SUV – Expected Price: Rs. 3.6 million – Rs. 4.4 million
The market for the crossover SUVs in Pakistan is on a steep upwardtrajectory in terms of demand, and MG, given its lineage and prominenceworldwide, is a promising new player to grace the Pakistani automotiveindustry. The interest shown by automakers in the Pakistani market is notonly good for the customers but it can also significantly boost theautomotive industry and the economy.
