Overview
- A camouflaged MG SUV was photographed near Vadodara with GJ17 temporary plates, indicating official local road testing has begun.
- Multiple reports identify the model as the Starlight 560 (codename 520), a Wuling Starlight 560 derivative expected to use MG’s F150 flexible architecture.
- Powertrain options are expected to include PHEV and EV versions; quoted PHEV figures cite a 1.5-litre engine plus e-motor for about 197 hp and 230 Nm, a 20.5 kWh battery, and roughly 100 km EV-only range (manufacturer/CLTC claims).
- Dimensions and packaging suggest a midsize three-row competitor positioned above the Hector, with targets including Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari.
- Outlets expect local assembly at Halol and an India debut around October 2026, with spy shots showing LED lighting cues and radar-based ADAS hardware.