MG Motor India has announced that its new Premium SUV Gloster will be available in four variants such as Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy. The Sharp and new top trim Savvy will be available with Twin Turbocharged Diesel engine with four-wheel-drive (4WD). The Savvy trim represents the flagship technology leadership proposition with Autonomous Level 1 Features.
The base trim Super will be available only in 7-seater combination, the Smart and Savvy trims would be available only with captain seats, The Sharp trim would be available in both 6 and 7-seater combinations.
Standard Equipment – Super
In terms of Safety, the all-new SUV comes standard with Dual Front, Side, & Full-Length Curtain Airbags along with Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control System, Roll Movement Intervention, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, and Anti-Lock.
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and Rear Disc Brakes. The Super trim further adds advanced capabilities to its drivers including Driver Fatigue Reminder System, Reverse Parking Camera, and Electric Parking Brake with Autohold. It also features Front Parking Sensors in addition to the Rear ones, Front and Rear Fog Lamps, and ISOFIX Child seat anchors, along with Heated Outside Mirrors and rear windshield defogger
Standard design elements include Chrome-studded Front Grill, Exterior Chrome Door Handles, and Decorative Fendor and Mirror Garnish. All four variants also feature a Dual Barrel Twin Chrome Exhaust and Front & Rear Mud Flaps. LED Headlamps with Auto Leveling, LED Daytime Running Lights, and LED Tail lamps are a common sight in all MG GLOSTERs as well. Some of it’s the other design highlights of the Super trim are its Diamond-cut Multispoke Alloy Wheels and Turn Indicator on ORVMs.
Gloster also features Intelligent Start/Stop with 8-Speed Automatic transmission as standard Electronic Gear Shift. The Premium SUV also gives you impeccable privacy with sound absorbing windscreen.
All of the GLOSTER variants come with a 12.3” HD Touchscreen Infotainment System, USB, FM, and Bluetooth Music and Calling features are also available in all four variants.
The interiors of Super also extend an opulent touch and feel experience with All Black Interior Theme with Fabric & Leatherette upholstery. All four variants have Dashboard and Door Panel with Premium Leather layering and soft material touch.
Smart
This variant additionally comes with Electric Sunroof, Paddle Shifters & Steering Assist Cornering Lamps and flaunt Chrome-styled Front Guard Plate, DLO Garnish, Side Stepper Finish, and Roof Rails. The Super Variant features the Luxurious Brown Leather Interior theme with Diamond Stitch Pattern It perfectly accompanies its Chrome-plated Interior Décor having High-Tech Honeycomb Pattern Garnishes. Its interior upholstery also has a Leather finish with a Chrome-plated Trunk Sill Trim and LED-based Interior Reading Light (for all rows) & Red Ambient Lighting.
It has a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, PM 2.5 filter, Fully Automatic Powered Tailgate with Hands-Free Tailgate opening with Kick Gesture, Paddle Shifters, 12-Way Power Adjustment seat (including 4 Lumbar Adjustment), and 3 Zone Auto AC. Smart offers its customers a powerful 8-speaker system as well as Android Auto and Apple Carplay capability alongside the i-Smart 2.0 integration with over 70 connected car.
Sharp 2.0 Twin Turbo
In addition to the functionalities of GLOSTER Smart, it’s a ride like no other with MG GLOSTER Sharp having an on-demand Intelligent Four - Wheel Drive (4WD). Its All-terrain System has 7 different modes, namely Eco, Sport, Auto, Snow, Mud, and Sand. The Premium SUV is a class that extends luxury in style. It features Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof, Driver Seat & Outside Mirror Memory Function (2 sets), Wireless Charging, and also Driver Seat Massage & Ventilation. The Co-driver seat in Sharp also features 8 Way Power Adjustment Seat (Including 4 Lumbar Adjustment) What more can one expect? Sharp might probably be having it! For instance, there’s Blind Spot Detection and 360o Around View Camera that gives you a full-view around your gigantic SUV. It also has an Electro-mechanical Differential Lock.
There’s a 12 Speaker system with subwoofer and amplifier in GLOSTER Sharp as well. The vehicle also has 64 Color Ambient Lighting, Illuminated Front and Rear Metallic Scuff Plates and Outside Mirror with MG Logo Projection.
Savvy 2.0 Twin Turbo
When it comes to redefining the set standards, GLOSTER Savvy is truly a fresh chapter in the Indian automotive industry. In addition to the features of Sharp 2.0, the Premium SUV’s Savvy also comes equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)* or Level 1 Autonomous, wherein a power-packed package of Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Parking Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control can be seen in the SUV. The British Legacy carmaker has truly upped the ante with its Savvy variant and auto-tracked India towards autonomous mobility.
i-SMART 2.0
Gloster’s i-SMART 2.0 comes with over 70 connected car features for Smart, Savvy, and Sharp such as Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert, Shortpedia App that gives short news summaries, and Anti-Theft Immobilization via Smartphone that remotely halts the engine ignition. It also offers 3D maps by MapMyIndia which gives information around COVID testing centres as well and various other alerts like potholes and speed checks. MG customers will also enjoy the Apple Watch Connectivity and will be able to operate their Gaana app with voice control, alongside personalized welcome and greeting messages. (MT)
Hyundai Venue Surpasses 100,000 Bookings, New Diesel Automatic Variant Launched
- By MT Bureau
- March 10, 2026
Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced that bookings for the Hyundai Venue have exceeded 100,000 units. To mark this milestone, the company has introduced the HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant, priced at INR 1.36 million.
The new variant is powered by a 1.5L CRDi diesel engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This addition expands the Venue line-up, providing a diesel torque-on-demand option with an automatic gearbox for the compact SUV segment.
The HX8 variant includes several updates to the vehicle's interior, safety and mechanical systems. Notable mechanical additions include rear disc brakes and an electric parking brake with an auto-hold function.
The technical and convenience suite includes – paddle shifters, drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport) and traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow). The cabin also gets front row ventilated seats, 4-way electric driver seat adjustment and ambient lighting. Over-the-Air (OTA) vehicle updates and Hyundai Bluelink connected car systems.
On the inside, it features a dual-tone leatherette seats featuring Venue branding.
The introduction of the diesel automatic transmission targets customers seeking fuel efficiency combined with the convenience of an automated gear shift. The Venue competes in the compact SUV category, supported by Hyundai’s existing sales and service network across India.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 100,000 bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. This milestone reflects the growing aspiration for smart, connected and feature-rich mobility solutions that enhance everyday driving. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience. It underscores our commitment to providing meaningful choices backed by advanced technology and superior value. At Hyundai, we remain focused on delivering future-ready products that resonate with evolving customer expectations and drive the next phase of mobility in India.”
Audi India Opens Bookings For New Audi SQ8
- By MT Bureau
- March 10, 2026
German luxury car brand Audi has commenced bookings for the new Audi SQ8 SUV, which is set to be launched on 17 March 2026 in India, for an initial amount of INR 500,000.
The SQ8 occupies a position within Audi’s Q range, featuring mechanical and performance upgrades over the standard Q8. It is powered by a 4.0-litre V8 TFSI engine, which produces 373 kW and 770 Nm of torque, enabling a claimed zero to 100 kmph in 4.1 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 kmph.
It features Quattro System – permanent all-wheel drive with a self-locking centre differential. Adaptive air suspension sport as standard and all-wheel steering to assist with low-speed manoeuvrability and high-speed stability.
Audi India has indicated that the SQ8 will be available in limited numbers. This launch follows the existing Q8 family line-up in the Indian market, targeting customers in the performance SUV segment.
Balbir Singh Dhillon, Brand Director, Audi India, said, “The Audi SQ8 represents the ideal meeting point between everyday luxury and uncompromising sporty performance. Its formidable engine and distinctive S character make it a remarkably complete SUV. The enthusiasm we have seen for our Audi Q8 family in India gives us great confidence that the new Audi SQ8 will resonate strongly with our customers who seek more than a conventional luxury SUV. We are delighted to open bookings and encourage performance enthusiasts to secure their Audi SQ8 early, as availability will be limited.”
Skoda Auto India Enters Meghalaya With Shillong Dealership
- By MT Bureau
- March 10, 2026
Skoda Auto India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has inaugurated its first dealership in Shillong, marking the brand's entry into the state of Meghalaya. The Sales, Service and Spares (3S) facility has been launched in partnership with SSB Automobiles (La i Jong Skoda) to expand the company's footprint in the North-East region.
The facility, located in Laitkor Rngi, includes a 3,000 sqft showroom with a four-car display and a 7,250 sqft service centre equipped with three bays. The site follows the ‘Modern Solid’ design philosophy used by the manufacturer globally.
The inauguration is part of a broader strategy that has seen Skoda’s network grow from 120 touchpoints in 2021 to more than 325 across 184 cities. The Shillong outlet will provide access to the manufacturer’s full portfolio, including the Kylaq, Kushaq, Slavia and Kodiaq models.
Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “With the inauguration of our first-ever Customer Touchpoint in Shillong, we are delighted to bring Skoda Auto closer to customers in Meghalaya. The North-East is an emerging and promising market for us, and expanding our network footprint here reflects our commitment to making the Skoda brand more accessible across India. Following our biggest-ever year in India in 2025, strengthening our network remains a key focus. This newly inaugurated facility will provide customers access to our full product portfolio, including the Kylaq, Kushaq, Slavia and Kodiaq, along with the premium ownership experience and service standards that define the brand.”
Rakesh Kumar Singh, Dealer Principal, SSB Automobiles, added, “We are proud to partner with Skoda Auto India and bring the brand’s product range and services to Meghalaya for the very first time, starting with our new facility in Shillong. This new 3S facility has been designed to deliver a premium and seamless customer experience, right from sales to service. We are confident that customers in the region will greatly value the combination of Skoda Auto’s product excellence and our customer-first approach.”
Mercedes-Benz India Expands CLA 200 Portfolio With Standard Range Variant
- By MT Bureau
- March 10, 2026
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India has expanded the line-up for its upcoming CLA Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) with the addition of the CLA 200 ‘Standard Range’ variant. The new model will sit alongside the previously announced CLA 250+ ‘Long Range’ in the Indian market.
The CLA 200 ‘Standard Range’ provides a claimed range of 542 km. It features ‘Progressive Line’ styling, which includes comfort seats, a multifunction sports leather steering wheel, and two interior trim options. Mercedes-Benz confirmed that equipment levels and technology will remain consistent across both the CLA 200 and CLA 250+ variants.
Bookings for both variants of the CLA BEV have opened today with a payment of INR 150,000. Customers who pre-book the vehicle will receive a complimentary wall box charger, including installation.
The company aims to begin deliveries of CLA 250+ by end-April and CLA 200 in June respectively.
While the technology suite is standard across the range, the variants cater to different customer preferences for range and design. The CLA 200 focuses on the 'Progressive Line' aesthetic, while the CLA 250+ serves as the higher-range option. The introduction of the 'Standard Range' follows customer feedback requesting a secondary battery option for the BEV model.
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