KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- MG Gloster price starts at Rs. 41.07 lakhs ex-showroom
- Offers a plethora of features including ADAS, Panoramic sunroof, and more
- No petrol engine on offer; Option available for 4X4 drivetrain
MG is known for its tech-laden cars and it has been the case since it first set foot in the country. Fast forward to today, MG cars have been the go-to option for those looking for all the tech in the segment. MG Gloster keeps the tradition going and makes any other rival run for its money. In this section, we take a look at the key feature highlighted and how the rivals stack up against it. But before that, don't forget to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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Panoramic Sunroof
The MG Gloster comes with one of the most in-demand features, a sunroof. And when you are talking about an SUV, this big, it has to be a big panoramic sunroof, and that's what you get with this. Available from the Sharp variant onwards, the sunroof is electrically operated.
Variants Available: Available from Sharp trim onwards.
Competition Check- Its arch-rival, the Toyota Fortuner does not offer any sunroof.
Automatic Parking Assist
Another feature that takes tech-savviness to yet another level is the Automatic Parking Assist which will make your life easier. Simply engage the auto park function and the SUV will find a place for its parking and you just have to sit back and relax as it maneuvers itself into the parking spot. Parallel parking, not your forte? You don't have to worry!
Variants Avaialable: Available from Savvy trim onwards
Competition Check- The Toyota Fortuner misses out on any park assist function, although you now get a 360-degree camera in its top-spec trim that helps you move it more safely.
Level-2 ADAS
MG Gloster SUV comes with an ADAS from its Sharp trim onwards. But the Savvy trim is where you get a more equipped suite with features like autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and more. In short, the ADAS suite with the Gloster is a great additional shield to the overall safety of the occupants.
Variants Available: While it is available from Sharp variant onwards, but the Savvy variant is where you get more advanced features.
Competition Check- The Toyota Fortuner misses out on an ADAS suite completely.
Ventilated Seats
Sharp Trim Onwards- Rs. 38.80 lakhs
The Gloster offers the convenience of front-row ventilated seats and it just doesn't end here. While you get a heating function for both the front seats, you also get a massage function for the driver's seat. Moreover, you also get both seats with electric adjustments.
Competition Check- The Toyota Fortuner, too, offers seat ventilation, however, you will miss out on the heating and massage function.
12.4-Inch Infotainment Touchscreen
The MG Gloster SUV comes with a massive 12.4-inch infotainment touchscreen that takes care of the multimedia responsibilities and also doubles up as the display for the 360-degree and rear parking camera. It also supports Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, AUX, and more.
Variants Available: From Sharp trim onwards
Competition Check- The Fortuner falls short again with just an 8-inch touchscreen display.
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Front Powered Seats
Both the front seats get electric adjustments where the Driver's seat has a 12-way adjustment, and the co-driver seat gets an 8-way power adjustment. Taking this convenience even forward, the driver's seat also gets a memory function.
Variant Available: You get this from Sharp trim onwards.
Competition Check- Toyota Fortuner gets powered front seats but no memory function.
7 Terrain Modes
The MG Gloster comes with intelligent terrain mode with 7 selections namely Snow, Mud, Rock, Eco, Auto, and Sport. However, you get this added functionality only with the 4WD variants of the Savvy trim. The lower variants also come with drive modes, limited to just three, namely, Sport, Normal. and Eco.
Variant Available: Available from Savvy trim onwards.
Competition Check- Toyota Fortuner also offers 3 drive mode options along with a 4X4 system. Whereas the Diesel Neo Drive variant offers MTS (Multi-Terrain System) with modes incuding Mud,Sand,Rock,Dirt, and Deep Snow.
Other Notable Features Include-
- 360-degree camera
- Rear parking camera
- Connected car tech
- 2nd and 3rd row AC vents
- Push button Start/ Stop
- PM 2.5 AirFilter
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Paddle Shifters
- Cruise control
- Powered Tailgate
- Rear wiper with washer
- Tilt and Telescopic steering adjustment
Missing Features That Could Have Been Offered
- Mild-Hybrid System: Realistically, the Gloster itself is a class-leading product in terms of features on offer, with a list so comprehensive that you might not be able to recall it in one go. However, this is just nitpicking at the moment, but it could offer a mild hybrid diesel system, like the Fortuner Neo Drive variant now offers.
| MG Gloster | Toyota Fortuner | |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Yes | - |
| Park Assist | Yes | - |
| ADAS | Yes | - |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment Screen | 12.4 inch | 8-inch |
| Front Powered Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Terrain Modes | Yes | Yes |
| Mild Hybrid System | - | Yes |
Verdict
The MG Gloster is undoubtedly, the most feature packed SUV in the segment, dwarfing the competition by a big margin. However, in order to counter the cult staus of the Toyota Fortuner, it still has to gain mass trust and make that is surely, an uphil task. On the flipside, the Fortuner has a lot to catch up in terms of features as the segment is evolving, but even then, it doesn't reflect in its crazy demand.
