MG Gloster review, road test
Can MG’s new flagship disrupt the body-on-frame seven-seat premium SUV space?
Published on Oct 23, 2020 06:00:00 AM
Tech Specs
| Engine | Diesel AT |
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| Fuel Type / Propulsion | Diesel |
| Engine Installation | Front, longitudinal |
| Type | 4-cyls, twin-turbo diesel |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 1996cc |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 83/92mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.9:1 |
| Valve Train | 4 valves per cyl, DOHC |
| Max Power (hp @ rpm) | 218hp at 4000rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm @ rpm) | 480Nm at 1500-2400rpm |
| Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne) | 86.6hp per tonne |
| Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne) | 190.69Nm per tonne |
| Specific Output (hp/litre) | 109.2hp per litre |
| Transmission | Diesel AT |
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| Drive Layout | Four-wheel drive |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic |
| No of Gears | 8 |
| 1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm | 5.00/7.31 |
| 2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm | 3.20/11.42 |
| 3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm | 2.143/17.06 |
| 4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm | 1.72/21.26 |
| 5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm | 1.314/27.83 |
| 6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm | 1/36.56 |
| 7th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm | 0.822/44.48 |
| 8th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm | 0.64/57.13 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.818:1 |
| Braking | Diesel AT |
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| 80 - 0 kph (mts, sec) | 25.20m, 2.56 sec |
| Efficiency | Diesel AT |
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| City (kpl) | 8.4kpl |
| Highway (kpl) | 10.8kpl |
| Tank size (lts) | 75 litres |
| Acceleration | Diesel AT |
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| 0 - 10 kph (sec) | 0.43 sec |
| 0 - 20 kph (sec) | 0.94 sec |
| 0 - 30 kph (sec) | 1.69 sec |
| 0 - 40 kph (sec) | 2.48 sec |
| 0 - 50 kph (sec) | 3.57 sec |
| 0 - 60 kph (sec) | 4.67 sec |
| 0 - 70 kph (sec) | 5.95 sec |
| 0 - 80 kph (sec) | 7.40 sec |
| 0 - 90 kph (sec) | 9.22 sec |
| 0 - 100 kph (sec) | 11.21 sec |
| 0 - 110 kph (sec) | 13.32 sec |
| 0 - 120 kph (sec) | 16.55 sec |
| 0 - 130 kph (sec) | 19.59 sec |
| 0 - 140 kph (sec) | 23.17 sec |
| 1/4 mile (sec) | 17.44 sec |
| 20-80kph (sec) | 6.57 sec |
| 40-100kph (sec) | 8.77 sec |
| Max speeds in gear | Diesel AT |
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| 1st (kph @rpm) | 26kph 3600rpm |
| 2nd (kph @rpm) | 47kph 4100rpm |
| 3rd (kph @rpm) | 69kph 4000rpm |
| 4th (kph @rpm) | 84kph 4000rpm |
| 5th (kph @rpm) | 112kph 4000rpm |
| 6th (kph @rpm) | 149kph 4100rpm |
| 7th (kph @rpm) | 177kph 4000rpm |
| 8th (kph @rpm) | 177kph 3100rpm |
| Noise Level | Diesel AT |
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| Idle (dB) | 42.3 |
| Idle with AC blower at half (dB) | 63 |
| Full Revs, AC off (dB) | 63.2 at 3600rpm |
| 50 kph AC off (dB) | 60.8 |
| 80 kph AC off (dB) | 64.5 |
| Body | Diesel AT |
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| Construction | Four-door SUV, ladder-frame |
| Weight (kg) | 2518kg |
| Front Tyre | 255/55 R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55 R19 |
| Suspension | Diesel AT |
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| Front | Independent, double wishbone, coil springs |
| Rear | Independent, multi-link, coil springs |
| Steering | Diesel AT |
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| Type | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power assist | Electric |
| Turning Circle Diameter (mts) | 12m |
| Brakes | Diesel AT |
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| Front | Discs |
| Rear | Discs |
| Dimensions | Diesel AT |
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| Length | 4985mm |
| Width (mm) | 1926mm |
| Height | 1867mm |
| Wheel base | 2950mm |
| Front Track (mm) | 1600mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1620mm |
| Rear Interior Width (mm) | 1520mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 210mm (unladen) |
| Boot Capacity (Lts) | 343 litres |
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