JSW MG Motor To Launch 6 Cars By Next Year In India

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MG line-up in India could grow from six vehicles to over ten in a short span of less than two years

JSW MG Motor is set to initiate a major new product offensive soon. According to recent media reports, the company has lined up around six models for launch by next year, and most of them should arrive this year. Last year, JSW MG Motor added two new models to its line-up – the Cyberster and M9, expanding its portfolio to six cars. The company also rolled out a second facelift for the Hector. A new report from The Economic Times says that it will launch four SUVs this year.

JSW MG Motor’s first launch this year will be the Majestor, a facelifted version of the Gloster. The company recently conducted its media drive and opened pre-bookings. It plans to announce the prices in April and commence deliveries in May.

A recent Autocar India report says that JSW MG Motor plans to launch a new model codenamed ‘520’ in electric and plug-in hybrid variants by October, which could be two of the three launches scheduled this calendar year. This model is likely to be an adapted version of the Wuling Starlight 560, a low-cost SUV developed by GM-SAIC-Wuling, also marketed internationally as the Wuling Eksion.

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At 4,745 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, and 1,755 mm tall, the Wuling Starlight 560 is comparable to the Mahindra XUV 7XO. It has a 2,810 mm wheelbase and is available in 5- and 7-seat versions. JSW MG Motor may offer both versions to give customers flexibility between efficiency and space.

In China, the plug-in hybrid variant employs a 105 hp/130 Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 194 hp/230 Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). An e-CVT sends drive to the wheels. A 20.5 kWh LFP battery pack powers the PMSM and delivers a zero-emission range of 125 kilometres, as per CLTC. The plug-in hybrid variant has a top speed of 170 km/h.

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The electric variant uses a lower-output PMSM with 134 hp and 200 Nm of torque, along with a larger, 56.7 kWh LFP battery pack. It can travel up to 500 kilometres on a single charge, also as per CLTC. The electric variant maxes out at 160 km/h, though.

Preparing for the expansion of its vehicle line-up, JSW MG Motor is planning to expand its production capacity as well, from 1.2 lakh units to about 3 lakh units. It will also localise more components to reduce production costs and price its vehicles more attractively. The company is eyeing an investment of 4,000-5,000 crore rupees in new products, capacity expansion, and more localisation.

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