Some cars were born to race, some were born to roam, and then there’s the MG Comet — which feels like it was born because someone in a boardroom said, “What if a laptop bag could drive?”
Launched in 2023, the MG Comet is India’s most futuristic attempt at saying, “We understand your traffic trauma, and here’s a USB-powered pill to fix it.”
DESIGN: THE ALIEN EGG ON WHEELS
At just 3 metres long and 1.5 metres wide, the Comet is smaller than some people’s egos. But thanks to its 1.6-metre height, it still manages to look like a mini-fridge wearing Gucci sunglasses.
With Parallel Steps LED headlamps, a glowing illuminated MG logo, boneless wipers (we’re assuming they’re vegan), and dual-tone Blackstorm paint, it’s clear MG wanted the Comet to resemble a concept car parked outside a tech startup that sells nothing but NFTs of mangoes.
POWERTRAIN: IT’S SHOCKING… LY CUTE
The Comet is rear-wheel-drive. Yes, rear-wheel-drive. In a car that weighs less than a mature buffalo.
It’s powered by a 17.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery paired to a permanent magnet synchronous motor — putting out 41 horsepower and 110 Nm of torque. That’s enough to launch you from 0 to 60… eventually. MG says the top speed is 105 kmph, but in real life, anything above 80 feels like the car is calling its therapist. MG claims the Comet offers a certified range of 230 km on a full charge — or as MG puts it, “enough to circle the moon if the moon was a gated society in Gurugram.”
CHARGING: SLOW AND SERENE
Charging the Comet is like teaching your pet tortoise how to use an iPad — 3.3 kW charger gives you full charge in 7 hours, while the 7.4 kW charger cuts that down to 3.5 hours. Perfect for overnight charging — or if you live near a mall food court with Wi-Fi.
PRICING: NOT KIDDING AROUND
Starts at ₹7.35 lakh (ex-showroom), but MG offers a Battery-as-a-Service program — knock the price down to ₹5 lakh if you’re okay paying ₹2.9/km for battery rental. For reference, that’s cheaper than some Uber Autos that will still ask if you have change for ₹500.
SAFETY: THE MINIATURE FORTRESS
Despite its toy-like stature, the Comet is more tested than a 90s CBSE topper. It has passed 39 safety tests, including seawater immersion (in case you’re attacked by mermaids), salt mist (if you live in a French fry), crash tests, and vibration tests.
You also get dual airbags, ABS, ESC, TPMS, rear camera, ISOFIX, and enough acronyms to make NASA sweat.
TECH: THE SMARTPHONE ON WHEELS
The Comet is smarter than half the people on LinkedIn. It comes with:
- A floating 10.25” touchscreen that supports wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- A 10.25” full digital instrument cluster that can display everything except your boss’s mood
- MG’s i-Smart app with 55+ remote features — from unlocking the car to checking its mood swings
Bonus: It’ll even wish you happy birthday. We don’t know if it brings cake, though.
INTERIORS: IKEA BUT MAKE IT MOVABLE
Step inside and you’ll be surprised — it’s massive inside. You’ll say “wah!” before “how?” thanks to the Big Inside, Compact Outside philosophy.
You get:
- One-touch sliding passenger seat
- 50:50 split folding rear seats
- 704 litres of max luggage space if you remove the rear seats and your faith in personal boundaries
- PVC-layered door trims, leatherette upholstery, and hooks that can hold a tiffin box or emotional baggage up to 0.5 kg
INFOTAINMENT: PARTY FOR TWO
It comes with 4 speakers, voice commands, and online music app support. So yes, you can vibe to your breakup playlist while stuck in traffic, listening to the car say, “Please don’t cry. Would you like me to find a charging station?”
PLATFORM: THE GLOBAL CITIZEN
Built on the GSEV platform from SAIC-GM-Wuling, the Comet is basically a Wuling Air EV with Indian swag. It’s assembled in India, China, and Indonesia, and is sold as a Chevrolet Spark EV in some regions. It’s the car equivalent of that friend who speaks five languages but still forgets their wallet.
EXTRAS: DRESSED TO IMPRESS
MG offers 250+ stickers and graphics combinations to customize your Comet. Want a flame decal on a 41 hp car? Live your truth. Accessories include vacuum cleaners, steering covers, sunshades, and chrome garnish because why not flex?
SOCIAL STUDIES: MG DID HOMEWORK
Before building the Comet, MG conducted surveys:
- 70% Indians drive solo (introverts unite!)
- 81% face traffic daily (welcome to India)
- 74% find parking painful (truth)
- 90% want compact EVs (we see you, Gurgaon)
Result? A car designed to fit into tight spots — and tighter budgets.
VERDICT: MINI, MIGHTY, MEME-WORTHY
The MG Comet EV is not a car. It’s an emoji on wheels. It’s what Wall-E and Eva would drive on date night. It’s the future — if the future was stuck in a roundabout with no exit.
But if you want:
A smart, safe, city-friendly car That makes parking easier than parallel parking your dignity And costs less to run than your monthly chai addiction
…then the MG Comet is your tiny, tech-savvy, traffic-taming spaceship.
Just don’t race it. Not because it won’t go fast, but because it will beep politely and say, “Sir, are you sure this is wise?”
Rating: 4.5/5 Comets — deducting 0.5 for not offering a popcorn machine inside. It’s that kind of car.
