| Battery & Range | - Not an EV; petrol-only model in Nepal
| - Not an EV or hybrid; petrol-only MPV
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 1498 cc petrol engine, automatic transmission
- Front‑wheel drive SUV configuration
| - 1.5L K15C Smart Hybrid petrol, approx 102 hp, 136 Nm
- Front-wheel drive with 5-speed manual gearbox
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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 2740 mm
- Ground clearance 180 mm
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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 4450 mm, width 1775 mm, height 1755 mm
- Turning radius around 5.2 m
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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 209 L with all rows up
- Boot expands to ~550 L with third row folded
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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
| - 6-seater with captain seats in second row
- Fabric upholstery, manual seat adjust
- Automatic climate control with rear AC vents
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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
| - 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Steering-mounted audio and phone controls
- Keyless entry with push-button start
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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, ABS with EBD, brake assist
- ESC and hill-hold assist standard on petrol
- Rear parking sensors with camera
- ISOFIX child seat mounts in second row
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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
| - SUV-inspired styling with roof rails and body cladding
- 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps and DRLs
- Available in Nexa Blue, Khaki, Red, Silver, White, Grey
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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)
| - XL6 launched in Nepal with Zeta and Alpha trims
- Imported from India via CG|Motocorp NEXA network
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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
| - Positioned as premium 6-seater MPV above Ertiga
- Zeta offers most essentials at lower entry price
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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
| - Comfortable captain seats and spacious three-row cabin
- SUV-like styling more appealing than standard MPV look
- Reliable 1.5L petrol with decent efficiency
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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
| - No diesel or CNG option officially in Nepal
- Third-row best suited for children or short adults
- Not as feature-rich as Alpha trim
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