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

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Tech Specs

Engine	Diesel AT
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
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
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	25.20m, 2.56 sec
Efficiency	Diesel AT
City (kpl)	8.4kpl
Highway (kpl)	10.8kpl
Tank size (lts)	75 litres
Acceleration	Diesel AT
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
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
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
Construction	Four-door SUV, ladder-frame
Weight (kg)	2518kg
Front Tyre	255/55 R19
Rear Tyre	255/55 R19
Suspension	Diesel AT
Front	Independent, double wishbone, coil springs
Rear	Independent, multi-link, coil springs
Steering	Diesel AT
Type	Rack and pinion
Type of power assist	Electric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)	12m
Brakes	Diesel AT
Front	Discs
Rear	Discs
Dimensions	Diesel AT
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