In a bid to offer more options range of prospective buyers, MG Motor India has introduced a new variant of the Gloster SUV named the Storm Edition, with changes made specifically to spruce up its look and give it a sportier character, while others remain the same as the core hardware. The MG Gloster Storm Edition debuts two versions – Desert Storm and Snow Storm, both of which carry a price tag of ₹ 41.04 lakh, ex-showroom.
The All New 2024 MG Gloster Desert
The edition comes with an all-black treatment to elements like the alloy wheels, window surrounds, and B and C pillars, and black and red accentuation on the ORVMs to lend the Kwid a striking visual appeal. Compared to the chrome highlights of the standard model, the Snow Desert Storm variant features red-black elements that endow it with a sportier stance, and presence on the roadway thus increasing the robust and dynamic nature of the SUV.
A new dual-tone interior comprising genuine leather, premium materials, and soft-touch points adds a modern urban appeal to the cabin with ambient lighting in every door and armrest. The MG Gloster Storm Edition is a hi-tech offering, with several top-spec features including a 12.30-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system, 8-inch MID instrument cluster, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, automatic parking assist, and a host of comfort features including automatic gear shift with auto park and a 12-way power adjustable driver seat with heating, ventilation and massage functions. By the way, safety is taken care of with ESP, traction control, hill hold control, rear disc brakes, and a whole bunch of ADAS, and connectivity options are all there as well.
Commenting on the launch of the Gloster Storm Series, Satinder Singh Bajwa, CCO, of MG Motor India said, “We are excited with the launch of the Gloster Storm Series, which provides unmatched experiences and luxurious high-tech features that align with MG’s premium and bold legacy. Mechanically, the Gloster Storm Edition draws power from either a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine good for 161 PS and 373.5 Nm of torque or a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine pumping out 215.5 PS and 478.5 Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The twin-turbo engine offers a 4WD option and features intelligent 4WD with an all-terrain system, offering seven terrain modes and three drive modes for versatile performance.