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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
MG Windsor Pro rejuvenates appeal of Windsor EV with new offerings. All the features detailed
View all Images MG Windsor Pro was launched as a long-range iteration of the Windsor EV, equipped with a bigger battery pack and a more feature-packed cabin. Check Offers MG Windsor Pro was launched a few weeks back as a long-range iteration of the MG Windsor EV, which has become a major player in the Indian electric passenger vehicle market. The electric vehicle was launched in two variant choices - Exclusive Pro and Essence Pro, which are priced at ₹ 17.24 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹ 18.09 lakh (ex-showroom). Just like the Windsor, the MG Windsor Pro also comes with battery-as-a-subscription (Baas) choice. The MG Windsor Pro comes packing a bigger 52.9 kWh battery pack, as compared to the 38 kWh battery pack of the Windsor EV. The bigger battery pack of the Windsor Pro helps the electric propulsion system churn out 134 bhp peak power and 200 Nm of maximum torque, which is the same as the Windsor. However, owing to the bigger battery pack, the Windsor Pro promises up to 449 kilometres of range on a full charge, as compared to up to 332 kilometres of range offered by the Windsor. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India Apart from the bigger battery pack, there is a host of features inside the cabin of the Windsor Pro, which make the SUV distinctive from the Windsor EV. Here is a quick look at the features the MG Windsor Pro offers. MG Windsor Pro: Key features on offer At exterior, the MG Windsor Pro comes equipped with LED projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED front positioning lamps, LED taillights, illuminated MG logo, turn indicators on ORVMs, flush door handles, glass antenna, chrome finish on window beltline, etc. It runs on 18-inch dual-tone machined alloy wheels. Inside the cabin, the Windsor Pro gets ventilated front seats, aero lounge 60:40 rear split seats, front and rear height-adjustable headrests, multi-colour LED ambient lights, rear AC vents, PM 2.5 filter, a large 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity paired with a nine-speaker Infinity audio system, Type A and Type C USB chargers, cruise control, smart entry system. It also features V2L (Vehicle to Load) and V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) technology. On the safety features front, it gets six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Assist (HHA), Hill Descent Control, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), a 360-degree camera, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, disc brakes on all four wheels, Electric Parking Brake, rain sensing wipers. The Level 2 ADAS suite is another major tech-enabled feature, which comprises Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), Vehicle Safe Stop, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Bend Cruise Assistance (BCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Intelligent Headlamp Control (IHC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Automatic Emergency Braking-Pedestrian (AEB-P), and Intelligent Hydraulic Braking Assistance (IHBA). Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 29 May 2025, 12:12 PM IST
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maharashtra May Soon Implement 'No Parking, No Car' Policy To Tackle Congestion
The Maharashtra government is working on a policy to tackle worsening traffic congestion and problems associated with car parking in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Under the terms of this policy, the government will make proof of a parking space mandatory for new vehicle registrations. The prospective car buyers in the state will need to provide proof of a parking space allotment to the concerned civic body to get their new vehicles registered. Maharashtra's Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, declared that prospective vehicle owners must demonstrate they have a designated parking space before their vehicles can be registered. This decision was made after a senior-level meeting aimed at enhancing the urban space management policy of the state. Also Read: MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro Variant Launched In India; Check Price The transport minister also said that the authorities are aiming to construct parking spaces. This is a development rule that should be followed. Furthermore, the developers should provide a parking space for flats. The minister also highlighted the problems associated with parking in MMR, while revealing that the Urban Development Department is also working on a proposal focused on giving permission for the development of parking facilities beneath the specified recreational spaces. The recent proposals are in line with international urban standards, where car ownership depends on showing adequate parking facilities. Mumbai has one of the highest vehicle densities per kilometer in India, but the infrastructure is not adequately prepared to match this growth. It is to be noted that Chennai has introduced a parking policy requiring the documentation of parking for new vehicle registrations. Cities such as Bengaluru and Delhi have discussed comparable measures to tackle urban issues related to parking. The minister also discussed measures being taken to improve urban transportation through the implementation of a pod taxi system. This system is being planned in Mira-Bhayandar and the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). It is aimed at improving last-mile connectivity.
The Print
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Print
My plea to automakers—I really want some buttons, it makes driving easier
The MG Windsor takes the lack of buttons to another level. For example, there is no dedicated button to control the outside rear-view mirrors. You can adjust them through the steering wheel-mounted controls, but it takes some time to know how to do that. Also, the vehicle has no headlight controls on the stalk; you have to adjust that through the infotainment screen. But, to be fair, you can keep that permanently on automatic. And then the most notorious non-button function, which is for the curtain under the panoramic roof. You instead use voice commands to open and close the roof curtain or struggle through the settings menu. And you know what is most frustrating, there is a blanked out portion where such a control would be. But I do have one serious gripe with this car, and to be fair, it isn't just directed at the Windsor EV. And that is the lack of physical buttons for functions. Call me old fashioned, but I like a physical button. A week ago, I found myself in Guwahati to drive the MG Windsor EV Pro, an updated version of India's best-selling electric vehicle. A bigger battery, thus more range and some Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. The drive up to and down from Shillong was quite memorable as a result, without the need to be in a state of panic due to range. I genuinely like the Windsor EV, as does the Indian consumer. The first 8,000 units of the car, which had an introductory price tag of Rs 17.5 lakh, sold out in a day. Each brand has its idiosyncrasies. As more brands get button starts for their vehicles, there is no consistency whatsoever in where these are located. The MG Windsor EV doesn't even have a start button—you literally open the car, select 'Drive' and go. But only after wearing your seatbelt, because the MG Windsor EV does not release the electronic parking brake until you belt up. But as I said, the lack of physical buttons isn't unique to the Windsor EV, although that is the most extreme example. I also recently drove the new Kia Carens Clavis, which has a switchable touch panel for media and air-conditioning controls. Really cool feature, but again, I genuinely appreciate buttons for air-conditioning, which ironically the Windsor EV actually has. Also read: My Hong Kong visit was a reality check. XPENG has taken the first step for a 'flying car' Makes driving easier But why do I have this love affair with buttons? I'll tell you why I like buttons, because I like to control aspects of the vehicle by touch without taking my eyes off the road. And as used as I am to using my Amazon Echo device or saying 'Hey Siri', somehow using voice commands on a car is not something I've become used to. Maybe it is because I change cars so often, and different car brands have wildly different voice command abilities. That said, maybe I will change my habits. I have become used to mainly driving automatics and the increasing electronics onboard supercomputer-like cars. But even supercomputers have buttons. They feel deliberate, like you are doing an action. So my plea to automakers is quite simple: I love technology, but I really want some buttons. It just makes driving easier. @kushanmitra is an automotive journalist based in New Delhi. Views are personal. (Edited by Theres Sudeep)
Mint
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
MG Windsor EV price compared: How it fares against key electric SUV rivals
View Personalised Offers on The MG Windsor EV lineup was recently updated with the introduction of a new model - Windsor EV Pro. Available as the top-of-the-line variant, the Windsor EV Pro features a larger 52.9 kWh battery pack and has restricted other convenience features such as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-load, and safety features such as ADAS level 2. The Windsor EV was launched in September 2024. The MG Windsor EV is offered across four variants- Excite, Exclusive, Essence and Essence Pro. Even though the original prices of the EV with BaaS previously started from ₹ 9.99 lakh with ₹ 3.5 per km, because of the price revision, the prices of the EV are the same but the prices of BaaS went up to ₹ 3.9 per km. Meanwhile, the new pro variant is priced at ₹ 13.10 lakh with ₹ 4.5 per km in the event of BaaS. With the outright purchase scheme, the lowest Excite base trim costs ₹ 13,99,800, the Exclusive costs ₹ 14,99,800, the Essence variant costs ₹ 15,99,800 and the Essence Pro costs ₹ 18,10,000 lakh. All are ex-showroom prices. The lower 38 kWh battery pack is stated to have a range of 331 km and the new Pro variant with the 52.9 kWh battery pack is stated to have a range of 449 km. Below is a quick comparison of how the new Windsor EV lineup compares to its rivals from a pricing point of view. The entry-level variant of Tata Nexon EV is priced at ₹ 12.49 lakh, ex-showroom, while the range-topper now sells at ₹ 16.99 lakh. Alternatively, the Nexon EV also received the Red Dark version at ₹ 17.19 lakh. The Nexon EV 45 sells at ₹ 13.99 lakh. Both are ex-showroom. The MR trims of Nexon EV featuring the 30 kWH battery pack are claimed to have a range of 230 km and the LR trims featuring the larger 45 kWh battery pack are claimed to have a range of 489 km. The Tata Curvv EV starts at a price of ₹ 17.49 lakh, ex-showroom. Meanwhile, the top-end Tata Curvv EV Empowered+ A comes at ₹ 22 lakh, ex-showroom. Meanwhile, the Curvv EV Dark Edition in the Empowered +A variant is priced at ₹ 22.24 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tata Curvv EV range provides the customers with two battery pack options - 45 kWh and 55 kWh. The larger 55 kWh battery pack achieves an ARAI certified range of 585 kms whereas the smaller 45kWh battery pack achieves a claimed range of 430 km. Hyundai Creta Electric range, on the other hand, starts from ₹ 18 lakh, ex-showroom, and Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence top-of-the-line model comes at ₹ 23.5 lakh, ex-showroom. Hyundai Creta Electric range is also offered with two battery pack capacities - 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. The Hyundai Creta Electric with the bigger 51.4 kWh battery pack comes with the claimed range of 473 km and the smaller battery pack model is reported to provide a range of 390 km.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
MG Windsor EV vs rivals: How it compares on price with other electric SUVs
The MG Windsor EV range was recently refreshed with the launch of a new model - Windsor EV Pro. Offered as the flagship variant, the Windsor EV Pro comes with a bigger 52.9 kWh battery pack and has limited additional convenience features like vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-load, and safety features like ADAS level 2. The Windsor EV went on sale in September 2024. The MG Windsor EV comes in four variants- Excite, Exclusive, Essence and Essence Pro. Although the initial prices of the EV with BaaS used to begin at ₹9.99 lakh with ₹3.5 per km, due to the price revision, the prices of the EV are unchanged, however, the prices of BaaS have increased to ₹3.9 per km. In the meanwhile, the new pro variant has a price of ₹13.10 lakh with ₹4.5 per km in case of BaaS. (Also read: MG Windsor Pro launched with more range, advanced tech, priced at ₹17.49 lakh) With the outright purchase option, the base Excite trim is priced at ₹13,99,800, the Exclusive is priced at ₹14,99,800, the Essence variant is priced at ₹15,99,800 and the Essence Pro is priced at ₹18,10,000 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. The lower 38 kWh battery pack has a claimed range of 331 km while the new Pro variant with the 52.9 kWh battery pack has a claimed range of 449 km. Here's a brief comparison of how the new Windsor EV lineup stacks up against its competition from a price perspective. The base trim of Tata Nexon EV is priced at ₹12.49 lakh, ex-showroom, and the top of the range now retails at ₹16.99 lakh. In contrast, the Nexon EV also gained the Red Dark variant priced at ₹17.19 lakh. The Nexon EV 45 retails from ₹13.99 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. The MR variants of the Nexon EV with the 30 kWH battery pack are stated to have a claimed range of 230 km and the LR variants with the bigger 45 kWh battery pack are stated to have a claimed range of 489 km. The Tata Curvv EV has a price tag starting at ₹17.49 lakh, ex-showroom. On the other hand, the range-topping Tata Curvv EV Empowered+ A costs ₹22 lakh, ex-showroom. On the other hand, the Curvv EV Dark Edition in the Empowered +A variant costs ₹22.24 lakh (ex-showroom). (Also read: MG Windsor EV real world range tested. Here's how far the EV can take you on a single charge) The Tata Curvv EV range offers the buyers a choice of two battery packs - 45 kWh and 55 kWh. The bigger 55 kWh battery pack gets an ARAI certified range of 585 kms while the smaller 45kWh battery pack gets a claimed range of 430 km. The Hyundai Creta Electric lineup, however, begins from ₹18 lakh, ex-showroom, and the Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence top-end model is available at ₹23.5 lakh, ex-showroom. The Hyundai Creta Electric lineup also comes in two battery pack sizes - 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. The Hyundai Creta Electric with the larger 51.4 kWh battery pack is offered with a claimed range of 473 km and the smaller battery pack variant is said to offer a range of 390 km.
