Here Are All Factors To Consider While Buying A Used MG Astor
Being one of the latest entrants in the midsize SUV segment, finding an MG Astor in the used car market can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. However, a few buyers have upgraded their choices and sold their Astor in the second-hand car market. With the latest tech and features, the Astor is a catch in the used car market, provided it comes at a reasonable price.
The MG Astor is one of the newest SUVs in the Indian car market, with a few exclusives like enhanced connected car features and a 360-degree parking camera. However, the real deal setters are the ADAS Level 2 package of safety features and the AI-assisted talking robot, which give Astor a sense of exclusivity and modernness. In addition, the Astor is one practical SUV you can own, with a spacious cabin and decently powerful engine.
The MG Astor is available in nine variant's Style EX, Style, Super EX, Super, Smart EX, Smart, Sharp EX, Sharp, and Savvy. A 1.5-litre petrol engine is offered in all these variants, while a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol is exclusively available only in the top-spec Savvy variant.
Finding a used MG Astor can be difficult, but if possible, look out for the base-spec Style and top-spec Savvy variants of the SUV.
The base-spec Style variants have more than enough features like all-LED headlamps and tail lamps, steering-mounted controls and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
If you want the features like ADAS and AI talking robot, which make the MG Astor a unique SUV among others, you should go with the top-spec Savvy variants.
Not much time has passed since the launch of the MG Astor (October 2021), so it is too early to say about the long-term problems which can emerge in this SUV. However, for the current owners, there have been times when the AI-assisted robot hasn't performed as flawlessly as one would expect. Also, the graphics of the 360-degree camera - and even the reverse camera in the mid-spec variants - are not up to the mark.
In the new car market, the prices of MG Astor are on par with its other competitors. However, being a car from a relatively new manufacturer, the Astor has comparatively lesser ownership costs.
The MG Astor is offered with best-in-class five years and unlimited km warranty. Along with the free RSA MG provides for five years, it brings the long-term ownership costs even lower.
The spare parts costs are also on par with the other midsize SUVs, if not lower.
The MG Astor is one SUV not known much for its fuel efficiency. The 1.5-litre petrol engine delivers 12-13 kmpl in city conditions and 15-16 kmpl in highway conditions.
Due to its performance-centric abilities, the fuel efficiency of the turbo-petrol version of the Astor ranges between 9-10 kmpl in the city and 13-14 kmpl in highway conditions.
In the new car market, the MG Astor is available in the price range of ?12.30-21.30 lakh (on-road).
Not many samples of used Astor are available for assessment. However, ensure you do not splurge more than ?10-18 lakh for Astor variants.
Variant-wise, you should spend ?1-2 lakh less on a used MG Astor compared to the new counterpart.
The fuel efficiency of the MG Astor is below average. However, the MG Shield comprising a 5-year warranty package and a 5-year RSA comes with peace of mind even for the used Astors. For the novelty factor and some exclusives like the ADAS Level 2 package and AI-assisted robot, the Astor is a good option which you can consider in the used car market. However, ensure that you do not spend much on a used Astor just because there are very few second-hand samples of Astor out in the market.
The features which further make the MG Astor an easy car to live with are a 360-degree parking camera and additional features offered by third-party vendors. One such feature package is Park+, which has the convenience of finding and booking parking slots, besides features like doorstep car washing and insurance renewal. Download the Park+ app today and experience hassle-free car ownership.