MG’s new product onslaught - EVs, plug-in hybrids & more | Deep Drive Podcast Ep.5| ​⁠Autocar India

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Chapters- 0:00 - Introduction 1:33 - The MG story so far 2:25 - MG’s product portfolio 4:40 - MG Cyberster 5:06 - New MPVs 7:00 - New EV platform to spawn multiple products 9:01 - Plug-in hybrids an option 11:38 - Limited ICE options 13:01 - MG eHS plug-in hybrid 14:02 - Premium retail channel 15:49 - Import vs local assembly 16:42 - New product blitz 18:10 - The leadership

[@alokoberoi3102]

MG Products are very good, only concern is the fuel economy, this needs to be addressed

[@ronakpatel2190]

It would be great to have 1 or 2 podcast on VW/Skoda future strategy.

[@bhargavam8743]

MG vehicles are a good choice. Just hope they increase the efficiency of their petrol models.

[@aravindbhargava1651]

Then buy MG Hector strong hybrid. You will ride it like a normal petrol car and when you apply breaks frequently and the battery will charge automatically. No need to charge the battery and the battery will give you extra mileage.

[@Geo_Economics_Asia]

I'm just loving these podcasts, Can you guys discuss the boom in the sales of luxury and ultra luxury cars in India? thank you.

[@rajneeshsethiya5259]

The new strategies with JSW will really change the game in indian auto industry 😍

[@Souravyadav9191]

Contrary to what you said, I feel that in India plug in hybrids brought under right pricing would be a great hit because unlike the West, the purchasing power is very low in India, while the running cost of a ice engine is very high. So most people will automatically use the electric powertrain of the plug in hybrid vehicle and only on longer routes, they would use their ice engine, and it will if the government gives tax concessions to plug-in hybrids. I feel it can decrease the vehicular pollution in big metro cities as most people would be running only on EV part of their vehicle. Just like people owning the CNG cars, 99% of the times they only run their car on CNG and maybe once a year they switch their cars to petrol

[@NateshPrabhu]

Can we have an episode on Honda India?

[@kushyadav8269]

What we need : 1) plug in hybird 2) series hybrid 3) power split hybird /þ/ series parallel hybrid

[@navinreddy903]

MG is really doing great job in the EV segment with their best offering EVs. and they made the future plans which are looking really good.

[@deveshshrivastav8554]

Wow, what a great podcast! Very elaborating and interesting. MG India's revamp sounds exciting! Their future looks brighter, and their plans are extremely great.👍

[@srs.shashank]

great insight by Hormazd on the misuse of PlugIn hybrids, and Hybrid is the new diesel!

[@salluks]

MG4 not coming is a big miss...its one of the most sought after cars in EV.

[@vijaymadanu4166]

Thank you for a wonderful podcast. This episode is Super Good, no interrupting each other, thanks for taking our feedback , Well delivered ... Thanks ....thanks a lot 🙏

[@vm-my6hg]

While i'm not keen on this brand, i wish others provided diverse options such as phevs

[@pranay220]

Hormazdji, surveys say that in Europe there were incentives to adopt PHEVs which made company fleets buy PHEVs where the end user just chose the cheapest to lease product. And getting a charger installed at home in Europe and US is expensive. In comparison in South east asian countries PHEV emissions are much closer to the certified stats because they use the plugin facility more religiously. I think companies should provide the choice to users in India and Govt should not incentivise PHEVs at the same rate as EVs. End user has operational cost incentives to own PHEVs. More cars will plugs will increase charger availability too.

[@ag135i]

I will go for EHS plug in series hybrid are the best of both worlds EV mode for short runs and errands and fuel efficient IC for long journeys, yeah baby.

[@krishnachandramenon8]

MG is one of good product brand from China. It have very appealing products, expectign more EVs

[@usn.unicorn]

Well I disagree with Hormazd about the Plug-in hybrids. I personally believe, a range of 50-60km makes a lot of sense for a daily driver to office and I can charge at night exactly the way I charge my phone. And on the weekends or holidays, I can just use the ICE without any range anxiety. For the strong hybrids, I always need to put fuel in order to drive. With plug-ins, I have the flexibility to choose. I'm personally expecting Jeep to launch their new compass 4xe hybrid.

[@aravindperuka1989]

We want same kind of videos on 2 wheeler companies also

[@wahoobootcamp]

The most interesting car here is comet with a practical form factor for Indian cities. Let’s hope MG comes with a DC fast charging for Comet.

[@Abhi-now]

I just hope MG doesn't compromise on Safety with the indianisation of their platforms

[@Coincedence]

This was such a wonderful podcast! Looking forward to more of these :)

[@TheDarkKnightKK]

Only Hector, Cyberster and Civic based sedan look good. None of the other products in the lineup are appealing. Also, plugin hybrids will certainly fail.

[@SudBudh]

I love MG Hector and it's vertical infotainment module. But, their fuel economy needs to improve. Even their hybrid gave meagre mileage. It should be in the range of 20+. When do you think they will reintroduce their hybrid with better mileage?

[@veerakumaraandi2801]

Hormazd will agree! The PHEVs from MG will make them the new Maruti! Just common sense!

[@MrAbinash11]

My daily driving is 200km can I buy a ev punch or any other option like cng or Diesel

[@aryaraj_77]

i love this series so much!

[@gunianabam5188]

Make more videos about the future of Automobile companies in India

[@manmohanverma4905]

I love Astor's design. I think it is only due to its lack luster performance and low average that most of the people don't purchase it.

[@atulmalhotra2303]

Is Sajjan Jindal planning an e two wheeler as well ?

[@DickyGindo]

For me sibling hector in indonesia wuling almaz same with SAIC patent MG .

[@1489344]

While I agree that plugins can be misused. In the case of series hybrid the plugin should be a real advantage. What is your thoughts on this. Please comment.

[@narasimhakamath8476]

Sir MG 3 hatchback kab ayega

[@AutoKay]

Oh never knew the FE for the Turbo petrol was so bad. Actually I drove a Hector Plus recently. Lot of technology with sad UX (for the screen and too many beeps and bobs) I was struggling to find the screen which shows Avg FE until I gave up. Adas was so peaceful on the E-way. Throughly enjoyed the car. But not for my taste as I can't enjoy SUVs as much as I do cars

[@Reddylion]

facelift mg zs ev must now to take on creta ev etc.

[@ShashaVocal]

01:45 I guess you meant, 'They cleverly disguised it as British!'

[@saurabharora109]

If MG has to cater more clients then they should opt for Strong Hybrid instead of Plug in Hybrid in their complete line-up that will help them to get more customer.As diesel has no future so they should look at this option.

[@sherlockholmes8724]

MG4 is GREAT!

[@oneshot7907]

mg is good company

[@theelectricmile474]

Hope they don't dump China specific models here. They should bring their global cars like Mg4, mg5, Cyberster.

[@shivnegi6614]

MG cyberster is best

[@fahrenheit9746]

No compact SUV like a sub 4m comparing to the venue ?

[@KAUSHALDESAI-y8u]

WHAT I THINK is that MG will bring NEW ASTOR HYBRID as it's Just launched in Indonesia names MG VS and it will be great deal. Current mg has ONLY ASTOR / ZS as their true DNA car because all other hector, gloster, comet are from other brand. WITH HS the true mg will come as it's also a MG developed car Since 2 months ASTOR is going good nearly getting same sales as SKODA , that's all because of new PRICE you should have mentioned that

[@DickyGindo]

I statiesfied with mg 5gt, good looking car for my wife

[@priyabratarout1609]

I want a Plug in hybrid car in range of 10 lakhs

[@amitbhoirrr]

As responsible Indian we have always failed when it comes to India first at least in Automobile we must do our duty and throw out Chinese products we know we have better options

[@KAWALJEETSINGH56]

Comment top model is highly priced otherwise it is a nice car if comes down to Rs. 6 to 6.30 lacs

[@narasimhakamath8476]

Sir MG 3 launch date please

[@rajeevkhandelwal1082]

When new generation fortuner is coming

[@YologamerY13]

lol 😂

[@nishanthbpujari7501]

What is going on with Hyundai

[@parthppopat]

Multipolar world has not even begun & already "adversarial" BYD & Toyota have already started working together. My vote is for hydrogen.

[@theelectricmile474]

Byd can do the same with a Indian partner

[@krazyronzy]

If it is hybrid, then it has to be self charged hybrid like Toyota. Plug in hybrid doesn’t have future in india.

[@veerakumaraandi2801]

Honda suicided in India! The 2009 2010 Jazz even today looks truly contemporary and does not even rattle a tiny bit! Does 13+ on city and 18+ on highways! Wa Honda ivtecs! Still to be beaten! But Honda you suicide bomber of your own fans, how can you not bring the PHEVs now to do that renaissance!

[@Pooja-db9me]

Why this push for a Chinese brand? Understandable in mobiles where we dont have an alternative but automobiles? We have good Indian brands and enough foriegn brands. This JSW is just a ploy, the chinese will be back buying out Jindal. Lets be aware to what the Chinese car brands are doing in the European market, home to some of the greatest brands. Why invite disaster to India? Its not like Chinese have great automotive tech.

[@hqw-28]

Recently in China, their sister brand Baojun has launched Yep plus.. which is essentially their Cloud EV, with SUV body. That would be a very practical car in India