MG eZS SUV India Launch Scheduled For Early 2020: Doctor Strange Concurs

The eZS SUV will be the brand's second product to the Indian market after the Hector SUV. The eZS SUV has already created a lot of hype with the company preparing charging solution to the electric SUV customers — here are more details.

Benedict Cumberbatch on his association with MG said,

"Since my childhood, I have grown up seeing and reading about MG's. With the iconic MG brand set to drive into the future, I am delighted to be part of the brand's journey in India. The ZS EV - India's first connected electric SUV focuses on and furthers the required change in the environment which is the need of the hour. It is a start in India and am glad to be part of this start."

Rajeev Chaba, President & Managing Director, MG Motor India, said,

"We are extremely charged up and excited to extend our association with Benedict for the MG ZS EV in India. The pure electric SUV from MG's global stable has seen robust demand from customers in the UK, Thailand and other markets. It is part of our commitment to promote environmentally friendly mobility in India. We realize there is a need to become a catalyst for change and we are happy to do so with the MG ZS EV."

The company is also running multiple social programme called ‘MG Changemakers' and ‘TRAX', to spread road safety and raise awareness about community building across 200 schools in India.

The eZS SUV international model features 44.5kWh battery unit. The electric motor powering the eZS SUV produces 150bhp and 350Nm of torque, which enables the SUV to accelerate from 0-60km/h in 3.1 seconds. We expect the same powertrain to be carried to the India-bound model as well.

In other news the company is also hinting about introducing the ZS SUV alongside the eZS to the India market. MG is expected to offer the ZS SUV with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol-hybrid powertrain options — here are more details.

Thoughts About The Association Between MG eZS SUV & Benedict Cumberbatch

The MG eZS SUV will be a great offering to the Indian market. The country is going through a shift from using conventional mobility to electric vehicles. This shift is gaining ground lately so much that government officials started using electric vehicles for daily commute as well. With MG roping in the Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, hopes to increase the buzz with the eZS launch.