A strong proponent of electric vehicles (EV), MG Motor will bring a host of battery-powered vehicles to India in the coming future. This includes the Comet-based subcompact electric SUV which is essentially a rebadged Baojun Yep Plus. The other is a compact electric crossover based on Wuling Cloud EV.
According to a recent report by Autocar India, MG Motor is set to add two new EVs based on the E260 platform – a five-door SUV and a compact crossover –both likely to be positioned below Rs 15 lakh. Known as Wuling Cloud EV in Indonesia and the Baojun Yunduo in China, this electric crosover is expected to hit markets by March next year.
MG Cloud EV spied in India
A test mule of the Cloud electric crossover was recently spotted testing on Indian roads for the first time. The fully camouflaged test mule carried a similar shape as its international cousins. At first glance, the Cloud EV looks more like a large hatchback with a fairly low roofline and hence feels more like a crossover crossover
With dimensions of 4,295mm in length, 1,850mm in width, and 1,652mm in height, it is smaller than the likes of Maruti Ertiga and Kia Carens. The international model is available as a 5-seater and the India-spec model is also expected to carry forward the same seating layout. The overall design looks fairly neat and simple in sync with a contemporary people’s mover.
MG Cloud EV interiors spied
Interiors of the Cloud EV have also come to light. The cabin is largely devoid of any physical buttons with a bulk of all operations carried out either through the steering-mounted controls or through the large screens on offer. In total there are three displays inside the cabin— an 8.8-inch instrument console, a 10.1-inch floating touchscreen infotainment, and a 15.6-inch central control screen.
The screen’s will be embedded with the LingOS 2.0 ecological cockpit offering tons of connectivity options and features. Other notable features expected to be included are a wireless smartphone charger, a panoramic sunroof, and a 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel. In terms of safety, the Cloud EV is expected to boast of six airbags and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).
MG Cloud EV powertrain specs
Internationally, the Wuling Cloud EV is offered with two battery options: 37.9 kWh and 50.6 kWh, offering peak ranges of up to 360 km and 460 km, respectively. However, it is yet to be ascertained which battery option will make it to India.
