| Battery & Range | - Not an EV; petrol-only model in Nepal
| - Petrol-only sedan, no EV battery or electric range
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 1498 cc petrol engine, automatic transmission
- Front‑wheel drive SUV configuration
| - 999 cc 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, 114 bhp, FWD
- 6-speed manual transmission
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Ground clearance: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase 2651 mm shared across all trims
- Ground clearance 179 mm for all Slavia variants
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| Dimensions | - Overall length: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Overall width: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Overall height: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Length 4541 mm
- Width 1752 mm
- Height 1507 mm
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| Cargo | - Boot capacity: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Rear seat fold configuration: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Boot space 521 litres across the range
- Fuel tank 45 litres
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| Comfort & Interior | - Premium fabric or synthetic leather upholstery
- Automatic climate control with rear AC vents
- Height‑adjustable driver seat for better ergonomics
- Rear seats designed for three passengers
| - Automatic climate control on Ambition trim in India
- Rear AC vents and centre armrest
- Fabric upholstery with more premium finish than Active
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Large touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity
- Steering‑mounted audio and phone controls
- Keyless entry and engine start/stop
- Multiple USB charging ports for front and rear
| - 8-inch touchscreen infotainment on mid Ambition variant
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control likely on Ambition and above
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| Safety | - ABS with EBD and brake assist standard
- Dual front airbags at minimum; higher trims may add more
- Electronic stability control and hill‑hold assist
- Rear parking sensors with camera assistance
| - Dual front airbags; side airbags may start from higher trims
- ABS, ESC, traction control standard
- Rear parking sensors and camera on Ambition MT
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| Design & Exterior | - Compact 5‑seater SUV body style
- Distinctive MG grille with chrome highlights
- LED daytime running lights and projector headlamps
- Stylish alloy wheels; size not disclosed officially
| - LED DRLs with projector headlamps on mid trim in India
- Alloy wheels standard from Ambition upwards
- Chrome grille and door handles on higher trims
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| Sales & Imports | - Imported and distributed by Paramount Motors in Nepal
- Single listed price: NPR 48,49,000 on‑road
- Positioned as MG’s petrol crossover option in Nepal
- Sales volumes: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Skoda Slavia positioned above Rapid, targeting premium sedan segment
- Limited unit imports aligned with Nepal C-segment demand
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Offers MG SUV styling for buyers preferring petrol
- Less running‑cost advantage than MG EV lineup
- Appeals to customers without home charging access
- Faces competition from similarly priced subcompact SUVs
| - Ambition MT balances features and price for enthusiasts
- More kit than Active for ~9 lakh premium
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| Pros | - Recognizable MG brand and styling cues
- Automatic gearbox adds urban driving convenience
- Modern infotainment and safety kit for segment
- Backed by MG’s established EV‑oriented service network
| - Feature-rich vs base while keeping manual engagement
- Modern infotainment and automatic AC improve daily usability
- European build quality and driving dynamics
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| Cons | - Higher fuel running cost versus MG EVs
- Only one Nepal‑official variant limits choice
- Detailed specs poorly disclosed for Nepal market
- No official ADAS Level‑2 feature listing for Nepal Astor
| - Still misses some luxury features of Style
- Manual gearbox not preferred by some urban buyers
- Price premium over Japanese rivals may deter value-focused buyers
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