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MG Motor India: British Legacy, Connected Future (2025)

From the iconic MG Hector to the futuristic Comet EV, MG Motor India has built a bridge between British heritage and connected innovation. Discover how MG redefined modern mobility in just six years.

Pratik Kamble

12 Nov 2025 — 3 min read

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From Oxford to Halol, The MG Journey

Born in Oxford, England, in 1924, Morris Garages (MG) became synonymous with spirited performance and timeless design. A century later, MG Motor India, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corporation (China), has successfully transplanted that British DNA into India’s dynamic automobile landscape.

MG officially entered India in 2017 and began operations from its Halol plant in Gujarat (formerly owned by General Motors). Within just two years, the company launched its debut model, the MG Hector (2019), which revolutionized the SUV market with connected tech and bold design. The tagline “It’s a Human Thing” became more than marketing, it embodied a new customer experience in India’s mass-premium segment.

Milestones: Six Years of Smart Progress

2019 – MG Hector: India’s first internet SUV featuring iSMART connected tech. Over 2.6 lakh units sold till Oct 2025.
2020 – MG ZS EV: One of India’s earliest mainstream EVs; now upgraded with a 50.3 kWh battery offering 461 km range (ARAI certified).
2020 – MG Gloster: India’s first Level 1 ADAS SUV, setting the safety benchmark for full-size SUVs.
2021 – MG Astor: India’s first Level 2 ADAS compact SUV with an in-car AI assistant, the segment’s defining innovation.
2023 – MG Comet EV: Urban mobility reimagined, India’s most affordable 4-seater EV (₹7.98 lakh onward).
2024 – MG Hector Plus Facelift: Refreshed connected platform, 14” screen, and 11 Level 2 ADAS functions.
2024 – MG Windsor EV: it’s winning attention as MG’s premium SUV
2025 – MG Cyberster (Showcased): The brand’s first electric roadster teased for India, embodying performance EV luxury.

MG Motor India: Facts & Figures

Market share: ~2.7% of India’s passenger vehicle market (FY25, SIAM).
Annual sales: ~1.4 lakh units domestic; 22,000+ exports (FADA data, FY25).
Top-selling models: Hector, Astor, Windsor, and Comet EV account for 80% of total sales.
Dealerships: 370+ outlets across 170 cities.
Manufacturing capacity: 1.25 lakh units/year at Halol, Gujarat (expansion for EVs underway).

Innovation & Technology: Connected Cars Before They Were Cool

MG pioneered connected car technology in India. The Hector’s iSMART system integrated real-time navigation, remote commands, OTA updates, and voice AI before many global brands caught up. By 2025, over 90% of MG’s cars are sold with embedded internet connectivity. Its ADAS evolution, from Gloster’s Level 1 to Astor and Hector’s Level 2, positions MG among India’s most tech-forward OEMs.

Electric Vision: Building India’s EV Ecosystem

MG’s early move into EVs positioned it as a trusted name in affordable electrification. The ZS EV continues to lead in the mid-size electric SUV space, while the Comet EV became India’s first mass-market electric city car, appealing to Gen Z and fleet operators alike. As of 2025, MG’s EVs make up over 35% of its total sales, and the brand is setting up battery recycling and second-life programs with Attero Recycling and Exicom.

The brand’s 2025 roadmap includes localized EV production at Halol and new high-speed charging hubs across Tier-1 cities.

Safety and Recognition

MG Hector 2024: Bharat NCAP 5-star rating (adult occupant protection).
MG Astor: First compact SUV in India with Level 2 ADAS.
MG Comet EV: Winner, 2024 “Green Urban Mobility Car of the Year.”
MG ZS EV: Voted “Best Family EV SUV” (EV Reporter, 2025).
MG Windsor EV: Voted “Perfect City EV”.

Global Heritage, Indian Heart

MG has evolved from vintage sports cars like the MG TC and MGB into a modern innovator in India’s EV and connected car space. With the upcoming Cyberster EV and a growing local R&D team, MG Motor India isn’t just selling cars, it’s crafting a mobility ecosystem that fuses British legacy, Chinese engineering, and Indian ingenuity.

The Road Ahead

By 2027, MG India plans to launch five new EVs, expand capacity to 3 lakh units annually, and localize battery assembly. The next phase is all about “Urban Smart Mobility”, connecting people, vehicles, and cities through innovation that feels human, not robotic.