MG Motor India has discontinued the Astor midsize SUV, according to dealer sources. Launched in 2021, the Astor competed with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq, but struggled to establish a strong foothold in the segment.
Between September 2025 and September 2026, the SUV averaged just 112 units in monthly sales, reflecting its limited market traction.
Why was the MG Astor discontinued?
The Astor offered a well-equipped cabin and distinctive styling, but its limited powertrain options put it at a disadvantage against rivals offering petrol, diesel, CNG and hybrid powertrains.
At launch, the SUV was available with two petrol engines: a 110hp 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder and a 140hp 1.3-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder. The turbocharged engine was discontinued in February 2025, leaving the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated unit as the sole option, paired with either a five-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox.
The Astor’s relatively low-slung, crossover-like design may also have limited its appeal against rivals with more upright SUV styling. Its electric counterpart, the ZS EV, offers an alternative, but at a significantly higher price point.
MG Astor replacement likely to arrive in 2027
MG is not exiting the midsize SUV segment. As reported by Autocar India in March 2026, the company is developing a replacement for the Astor, which could be based on its SIGMA, or SAIC Intelligent Global Modular Architecture, platform.
The platform can accommodate internal-combustion, hybrid and electric powertrains, potentially addressing one of the key limitations of the outgoing Astor. The replacement is expected to launch in 2027.
If MG offers a broader range of powertrains and addresses the outgoing model’s positioning, the successor could give the brand another opportunity to compete in one of India’s most competitive SUV segments.