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Wuling Starlight BEVMG has commenced testing of Wuling Cloud EV and has showcased MG 4 and MG 5 in India – However, we think Wuling Starlight BEV a good match for usJSW MG JV aims to consolidate the mainstream electric vehicle segment in India. Wuling Cloud EV has already commenced testing in India and might take Excelor EV name when launched. There’s another Wuling electric sedan that would make a wonderful proposition for Indian market. We’re talking about Starlight BEV that just went on sale in Japan for CNY 110K (Rs. 12.7 lakh).Wuling Starlight BEV Starts From CNY 110K (Rs. 12.7 Lakh)The PHEV version of Wuling Starlight went on sale in December 2023 and clocked 50,888 units since launch. BEV version of Wuling Starlight recently went on sale in China for a pre-sale price starting from CNY 109,800 for base variant and the top-spec variant costs CNY 119,800.Wuling Starlight BEV Vs PHEVThese prices translate into Rs. 12.7 lakh and Rs. 13.8 lakh respectively with today’s conversion rates. China has one of the world’s largest Lithium reserves. Industrial might, manufacturing efficiency and economies of scale ensure competitive pricing for EVs in China and OEMs can still carve out a decent profit.Sticking with the car, Wuling Starlight BEV pre-sales have commenced and company will officially launch it at the Beijing Auto Show in the coming days. To strike visual differences with Starlight PHEV, Starlight BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) comes with a unique fascia and special 18-inch aero alloy wheels. However, side profile and rear section are almost indistinguishable.Wuling Starlight BEV ColoursWhere dimensions are concerned, Wuling Starlight BEV measures 4,835 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, and 1,515 mm in height and has a 2,800 mm long wheelbase. Sleek and aerodynamic profile and sloping roofline ensure an air drag coefficient of 0.228 Cd. L-shaped DRLs and a closed-off fascia establish that quintessential EV look.On the inside, Wuling Starlight BEV gets an 8.8-inch instrument screen along with a 10.1-inch infotainment screen. Top-spec model gets a larger 15.1-inch infotainment screen. We like the clean dashboard and centre console design along with 2-spoke D-cut steering wheel. Other notable interior features include electrically adjustable driver’s seat, rear AC vents, auto-dimming IRVM, 540L boot space and a spacious cabin.Wuling Starlight BEV InteriorsShould it launch in India?Where powertrains are concerned, lower variant gets a 41.9 kWh battery with a 410 km CLTC range and the higher variant 54.3 kWh battery offers a 510 km CLTC range. Both variants get a sole 100 kW electric motor (134 bhp) that promises a top speed of 150 km/h.The electric vehicle segment in India is growing at a rapid pace than what was previously predicted. Where electric sedans for mainstream market are concerned, we have Tata Tigor EV at the lower end and BMW i4 at around Rs. 72.5 lakh (ex-sh). In the middle, we have the recently launched BYD Seal which strikes a great balance starting from Rs. 41 lakh (ex-sh).Wuling Starlight BEV RearWhat if there was an electric sedan at around Rs. 30 lakh (ex-sh)? Tempting, isn’t it? What if it is a large 4.8m long sedan too with ample space and practicality? Double bubble, right? That is exactly what Wuling Starlight BEV could be if launched in India. More

MG Yep Plus Launched In ChinaIf launched in India, MG Yep Plus will primarily rival Maruti Suzuki Jimny owing to its dimensions, design and overall appealWith an ambition to recreate Maruti moment in India, JSW MG Motor JV is poised to embark on a product offensive. The company intends to launch around 3 new vehicles every year and variations of existing Comet EV are likely too. Baojun Yep Plus eSUV was launched in China starting from Rs. 10.8 lakh and could be a prospective vehicle for India.MG Yep Plus SUV LaunchedBased on the 3-Door Baojun Yep, Yep Plus is what the name suggests. A plus-sized 5-door version that strikes a better practicality proposition owing to its 5-door and 4-seat layout. Baojun brand falls under the JV of SAIC-GM-Wuling and the new Yep Plus is likely to launch in India under MG Motor brand.MG Yep Plus ColoursThe new JV between JSW Group and MG Motor has announced around 3 new car launches in Indian market every year and Yep Plus could be one of them. In China, Yep Plus has been priced between CNY 93,800 and CNY 103,800, which roughly turns out to be around Rs. 10.9 lakh and Rs. 12 lakh in today’s currency exchange rates.Yep Plus adheres to Yep’s ‘Square Box+’ design language and poses similar design attributes as well. The new 5-door model measures 3,996 mm in length, 1,760 mm in width and 1,726 mm in height and has a 2,560 mm long wheelbase. The vehicle lends an off-road vibe owing to its boxy silhouette and rugged body cladding.MG Yep Plus ProfileOther exterior design highlights include a floating roof, a flat side-hinged tailgate without the rear screen of 3-door model, five exterior colours, LED lighting, roof rails and an interesting body panel between C and D pillars. Alloy wheels are 16-inchers and ‘laden’ ground clearance is 150 mm. Yep Plus gets disc brakes at all four corners too.On the inside, we can see a flat multi-layered dashboard in a dual-tone colour scheme with soft-touch plastics and contrasting white stitching. Centre console is hollow like on Comet EV as there is no need for a transmission tunnel. Steering is a 3-spoke unit with metallic accents. Centre infotainment screen is a 10.1-inch and instrument screen is an 8.8-inch unit. Both are free-standing screens.MG Yep Plus InteriorPowertrains and specsBecause this is a 5-door model, MG Yep Plus offers 28 storage spaces for utility and convenience. Boot space with rear seats up, is a respectable 385L and it can be expanded to 1,715L by folding rear seats. Rear seat occupants don’t seem to get an armrest or dedicated AC vents.Where powertrain is concerned, Baojun Yep Plus eSUV gets a sole 75 kW (100 bhp) and 180 Nm electric motor driving front wheels. There might be dual-motor AWD variants in the future. Top speed is rated at 150 km/h and there are 4 driving modes – Economy+, Economy, Standard and Sports.MG Yep Plus Front and RearThis motor draws power from a 41.9 kWh battery pack supplied by Guoxuan High-Tech with fast charging support. Claimed CLTC range on a single charge is 401 km. We also expect Baojun Yonduo or Wuling Cloud to launch in India and testing has already commenced.MG Yep Plus Seating Layout More

MG Comet Based 5 Door Electric SUVIn the Indian market, Baojun Yep Plus could be launched as an MG-badged model without any major changesEarlier this year in January, Baojun had unveiled the Yep Plus 5-door electric SUV. It is a derivative of the Baojun Yep 3-door electric SUV sold in China, based on MG Comet. Baojun has now released a fresh set of images that provide new details about Yep Plus. Launch is expected soon.MG Comet Based Baojun Yep Plus – Exterior detailsJust like the 3-door Yep, the 5-door Yep Plus has a tall, boxy profile. The versatile design language ensures that Yep Plus finds acceptability across urban streets as well as off-road tracks. Features that are an instant draw include the unique design of the LED headlamps. They add a futuristic and distinctive touch to the SUV and complement its overall profile.MG Comet Based 5 Door Electric SUVThe automatic LED headlamps are also functionally relevant, as they provide enhanced illumination. A total of 184 LEDs beads work together to provide a low beam angle of more than 45°. High beam illumination is rated at 178 meters. Talking about colour options, users can choose from a total of five shades. It includes Cloud Sea White, Cloud Grey, Aurora Green, Azure Blue and Deep Space Black.Other key highlights include a rugged bumper, squared wheel arches, thick body cladding and blacked-out pillars. The SUV has body coloured door handles, functional roof rails and 16-inch low rolling resistance tyres. At 205 mm wide, the tyres are best in class and ensure optimal traction. Wheels are equipped with dual-piston callipers that ensure improved braking, thereby ensuring a safer travel experience.MG Comet Based 5 Door Electric SUVAt rear, Baojun Yep Plus has vertically positioned tail lamps and side opening tailgate. There’s plenty of boot space and the tailgate itself has pockets with 12 litres of storage. A lot more luggage and other items can be mounted on the roof rack.MG Comet Based 5 Door Electric SUVMG Comet Based 5 Door Electric SUV – DimensionsWith space to seat five passengers, Baojun Yep Plus is better suited for family needs. The SUV is 3,996 mm long, 1,760 mm wide and 1,726 mm tall. Wheelbase is 2,560 mm. Ground clearance is 150 mm in fully loaded condition. Turning radius is rated at 5.35 meters. In comparison, the 3-door Yep is just 3,400 meters long.Baojun Yep Plus – PerformancePowering Baojun Yep Plus 5-door electric SUV is a 75-kW electric motor. Details about the battery pack have not been revealed yet. It is likely that the SUV will be equipped with a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Baojun Yep Plus is estimated to have a range of 401 km, as per CLTC standards. Both AC charging and DC fast charging options will be available.MG Comet Based 5 Door Electric SUVWith Baojun releasing the fresh set of images, launch is imminent. Starting price in China could be around 100,000 yuan, which is approximately Rs 11.54 lakh. In India, the MG-badged version could be offered in the price range of Rs 12 lakh to Rs 15 lakh. A high level of localization will help reduce cost and achieve a competitive price point. More

New MG5 Electric Showcased In IndiaPost their JV, JSW and MG Motor have chalked out aggressive plans for the Indian market in new energy vehicles (NEVs) segmentTo highlight their automotive prowess and provide a glimpse of upcoming vehicles, JSW MG Motor India Pvt Ltd. recently held a mega event in Mumbai. Among the EV models showcased were the MG4 hatch and the MG5 electric estate car. These are already available across international markets. MG4 and MG5 could be launched in India in the near future.MG4 electric hatch – Key features, specsMG Motor’s first fully electric hatch, the MG4 derives inspiration from the DNA of a sports car. At 4,287 mm long and 1,836 mm wide, MG4 is dimensionally comparable to the MG ZS EV. With its sporty, aerodynamic design, the MG4 has a strong road presence.New MG4 Electric Showcased In IndiaSome of the key highlights include sleek, sweptback headlamps, boomerang-styled fog lamp housings, slatted lower grille and a curvy, chiselled bonnet. Side profile is distinguishable with sporty alloy wheels, door cladding, blacked-out B and C pillars and body-coloured door handles. At the rear, MG4 has arrow-shaped wraparound tail lamps and a full-width LED light bar.Across international markets, a total of four trims of MG4 are on offer. The top-spec MG4 EV Trophy Extended Range is equipped with a 77-kWh battery pack. This variant generates 245 PS of max power and 350 Nm of peak torque. Accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h takes approximately 6.1 seconds.New MG4 Electric Showcased In IndiaCharging time varies based on the type of charger. With a standard 7kW fast charger, MG4 can achieve 10% to 100% in 10.3 hours. With a 150-kW public fast charger, 10% to 80% can be achieved in just 39 minutes. As per WLTP cycle, MG4 top-spec variant has a range of 323 miles (approx. 520 km). Take a look at the detailed gallery below.MG5 electric estate car – Key features, specsMG5 has a laidback profile, with signature features associated with a typical, old-school estate car. It is apparent that MG5 focuses on family-oriented aesthetics. Some of the key highlights include trapezoidal headlamps, triangular fog lamp housings, slatted lower grille and a classic bonnet design. Side profile is distinguishable with its slightly sloping roofline, functional roof rails and large alloy wheels. Tail lamps follow the design of the front headlamps and come with arrow-styled LED lighting.New MG5 Electric Showcased In IndiaDimensionally, MG5 is 4,600 mm long, 1,818 mm wide and 1,543 mm tall. It is comparable to upcoming electric versions of Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Harrier. Globally, there are two trims – MG5 EV SE Long Range and MG5 EV Trophy Long Range. Both share the same hardware such as a 61.1 kW battery pack.New MG5 Electric Showcased In IndiaPerformance numbers are 156 PS and 280 Nm. With a 150-kWh public rapid charger, 10% to 80% can be achieved in 35 minutes. The difference between the two variants is in the range. The SE Long Range delivers 250 miles (approx. 402 km), whereas the Trophy Long Range travels 235 miles (approx. 378 km).Both MG4 and MG5 have luxurious interiors and come with a comprehensive range of hi-tech features. While both have ADAS, MG4 gets a higher number of features in comparison to MG5. Users can access a variety of remote functions and connectivity features via the MG iSmart app, available for both MG4 and MG5. More

MG Comet EV Cabriolet ConceptApart from the missing roof, a new colour shade and refreshed interior theme, MG Comet EV Cabriolet is largely the same as the standard modelWith the JV between JSW and MG Motor, the new entity, JSW MG Motor India Pvt Ltd., is working on a major product onslaught. The focus will be on new energy vehicles including electric and hybrid cars. At the recent Mumbai event, MG Motor showcased multiple models such as the MG Cyberster, MG3 and MG4.MG Comet EV Cabriolet Concept – Design and stylingAnother model that got everyone’s attention at the event was the MG Comet EV Cabriolet Concept. Excluding the windshield and supporting structures, the top section has been completely removed. The Comet EV cabriolet concept gets a new dark green colour shade. It feels a bit tacky, even more so with the dark green highlights on the front bumper and wheels.MG Comet EV Cabriolet ConceptMoreover, the chrome highlights don’t seem to complement the dark green exterior shade. But overall look and feel can be justified, considering that it’s a concept and designed to be an attention seeker. If this makes it to production stage, may be as a special edition or limited edition, most users will probably choose the colour options available with the standard model.Most other features are the same as the standard Comet EV. Some of the key highlights include an extended full-width LED light bar, illuminated MG logo, polygonal headlamps, aero wheel covers and a red LED bar on the tailgate.MG Comet EV Cabriolet ConceptMG Comet EV Cabriolet Concept – InteriorsAlthough the hardware is largely the same as the standard Comet EV, a new interior theme with red accents has been used with the cabriolet concept. The red highlights can be prominently seen on the doors and dashboard. The upholstery is also new. The cabriolet concept works to highlight the spacious interiors of Comet EV. Folks who may be a bit skeptical about a 2-door EV can probably get a more realistic view about the usability of Comet EV.MG Comet EV Cabriolet ConceptMost of the features of the cabriolet concept are the same as the standard Comet EV. It includes dual 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system and instrument cluster. There’s support for more than 100 voice commands and 55+ connected car features.Other features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and smart storage spaces. Safety kit includes features like dual front airbags, ABS + EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), and hill hold control. There’s an electronic parking brake, reverse parking camera and sensors and tyre pressure monitoring system.MG Comet EV goes topless ? pic.twitter.com/kT9uM585SN— RushLane (@rushlane) March 21, 2024MG Comet is 2,974 mm long, 1,505 mm wide, 1,640 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,010 mm. It is equipped with a 17.3 kWh battery that supplies power to a permanent magnet synchronous motor. Certified range is 230 km. With a 3.3 kW charger, 0 to 100% charge can be achieved in 7 hours. Charging time can be reduced to 3.5 hours with a 7.4 kW charger. More