JSW MG Motor reported an 8% year-over-year (YoY) decline in retail sales for September, with 4,588 units sold during the month. This marks a decrease from the 5,003 units sold in the same period last year. Meanwhile, the company also announced that new energy vehicles (NEVs) made up 49% of its total sales last month, highlighting their growing contribution. MG further revealed that starting this month, it will transition to the Vaahan Portal for sales reporting. MG Motor has consistently reported its retail sales since it entered the Indian market, and the shift to Vaahan reflects the maturation and reliability of its sales data.
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JSW MG Motor September Sales: Reasons for Decline
The British manufacturer acknowledged challenges in sales due to the Shraadh period and an extended monsoon but expressed optimism about improved market activity with the arrival of the festive season. MG Motor anticipates increased dealership footfalls and a positive market response in the coming months.
Despite the dip, MG Motor remains focused on expanding its electric vehicle lineup and enhancing customer experience to drive future growth. The brand's performance in the coming months will be closely watched as it seeks to regain momentum in the competitive Indian automobile industry.
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MG Expands India Lineup with Windsor EV
MG Motor recently expanded its model range in India with the launch of the Windsor EV, further strengthening its presence in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. The all-electric CUV comes in three variants (Excite, Exclusive, and Essence), with an initial ex-showroom price of Rs 9.99 lakh and an option for battery rental at Rs 3.5/km. Alternatively, customers can purchase the vehicle outright, starting at an ex-showroom price of Rs 13.50 lakh.
The Windsor EV is packed with advanced features, including a sizable 15.6-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad, and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. It also offers ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic fixed glass roof, and a 60:40 split rear seat with a 135-degree reclining option.
The model is equipped with a 38kWh battery pack across all variants, offering a claimed driving range of 331 km on a single charge. It delivers 134bhp of maximum power and 200Nm of peak torque and comes with four driving modes and three levels of regenerative braking.
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