If you were holding out for an MG Astor, the lineup is closing. Dealer sources confirm the midsize SUV is being discontinued, a move that underscores how tough the segment has become. For five years, MG tried to carve a niche against the entrenched Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, but the numbers never added up. The last year saw the Astor selling an average of just 112 units per month. In a market where the Creta moves thousands, that is a ghost town.
The core issue wasn't the interior or the styling, both of which were decent. It was the engine bay. The Astor originally offered a 140hp 1.3-litre turbo-petrol, but MG killed that option in February 2025. What remained was a 110hp 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder. Against rivals offering diesel, CNG, and hybrid choices, a single weak petrol engine made the car feel incomplete. The low-slung, crossover-like design didn't help either; buyers wanted the upright, commanding presence of a traditional SUV, not a stretched hatchback.
MG isn't leaving the segment, though. The company is developing a replacement based on its new SIGMA (SAIC Intelligent Global Modular Architecture) platform. This is a significant shift because the SIGMA platform is designed to handle internal-combustion, hybrid, and electric powertrains. That flexibility directly addresses the Astor's biggest weakness. If MG delivers a hybrid or diesel option in the successor, it finally has a fighting chance against the Seltos and Creta.
Expect the new model to launch in 2027. Until then, the Astor is effectively gone. If you are in the market for a midsize SUV now, your options are limited to the established players. Watch for MG's final clearance deals on remaining Astor stock, but for a long-term buy, waiting for the 2027 SIGMA-based rival is the smarter play.