SAIC Motor, a global Fortune 500 company with a presence in over 100 countries and JSW Group, a revered Indian corporate with varied business interests entered into a joint venture – JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. in 2023.

At the time of formation of the joint venture, JSW MG Motor India announced that their goal will be to build a smart and sustainable automotive ecosystem while continuing to stay focused on developing a diverse portfolio of vehicles to give car buyers better access to advanced technologies and futuristic products with attractive value propositions.

In September 2024, JSW MG Motor India launched their first car since the formation of the JV – the MG Windsor EV. Launched at the price of a manual compact SUV, the Windsor, combining the comfort of a sedan and the expanse of an SUV, was offered with innovative aerodynamic design, spacious and premium interiors, smart connectivity, driving comfort, and many hi-tech features.

Built on a ‘Pure EV Platform’ with Battery as a Service (BaaS) – a unique ownership program introduced by a carmaker for the very first time in India, the MG Windsor EV immediately caught the imagination of the urban car buyer and became an overnight success. City roads, especially in the Indian metros are virtually filled with Windsor EVs wherever you look.

Fast forward to May 2025, JSW MG Motor India packed another punch by announcing the launch of Windsor PRO – the long-range stablemate of the Windsor EV. So, the million-dollar question is, what is new in the MG Windsor PRO? Recently, we were invited to participate in the national media drive where we got an opportunity to get up close, and personal with the MG Windsor PRO. Read on to find out what we discovered.

Design and Engineering

The MG Windsor is an interesting cross between a sedan and a compact SUV. Similar to its stablemate, the Windsor PRO measures 4,295mm in length, 2,126mm in width, and stands 1,677mm tall. The best-in-segment 2,700mm wheelbase ensures that the MG Windsor PRO offers a great balance between ride & handling and comes with a spacious passenger cabin.

The MG Windsor PRO features an AeroGlide design language, which is futuristic and transcends the concept of traditional segmentation. The nose and bonnet have a distinct two-deck layout. The horizontal daytime running lamps strip forms the base of the bonnet, while the headlights sit below in the bumper. Integrated into the headlight area is a mirror-like panel that reflects images with clarity. MG has added some black trim bits bracketing the headlights, with the one inside connecting the two units and carrying the Morris Garages lettering, above which sits an illuminated MG logo.

MG’s AeroGlide design language is more prominently visible when viewed from the side. The MG Windsor PRO features smart flush door handles which look very trendy. The R18 diamond cut alloy wheels further enhance the striking good looks of the MG Windsor. At the top, the roof rails add to the aesthetics.

At the rear, the LED tail lights look sleek, and the lower bumper edge is finished off with a nice diffuser-style contrasting black panel. Topping the rear is a spoiler with an integrated stop light. In terms of design, the MG Windsor PRO remains largely unchanged from the standard Windsor EV barring its new diamond-cut alloy wheels and ADAS badging on the tailgate.

The MG Windsor PRO is being offered in only two variants: Exclusive PRO and Essence PRO; and three new colour schemes namely Celadon Blue, Aurora Silver and Glaze Red.

Interior and Comfort

Step inside the MG Windsor EV PRO and you will be welcomed into a premium passenger cabin with aero lounge seats that can be reclined up to 135 degrees, coupled with the expansive infinity view glass roof, adding to the business class experience.

The cabin is spacious with adequate head, shoulder and knee room for both front and rear passengers along with easy ingress and egress. The seats are well bolstered & comfortable and wear an opulent look. The front seats are ventilated with the driver’s seat coming with a 6-way adjustable option.

Immersive entertainment and smart connectivity features are powered by a massive 15.6-inch Grand View Touch Display in the central console. For music lovers, the MG Windsor PRO also comes equipped with nine speakers (4 speakers, 4 tweeters, 1 subwoofer) that make your listening experience more pleasurable.

The MG Windsor PRO also allows you to choose from an array of 256 ambient lighting options with auto change technology and make your drives express the way you feel. Other features in the MG Windsor PRO includes Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, multi-function steering controls, wireless smartphone charger, wooden finish highlights, driver armrest storage, and rear-centre armrest with cupholders – all of which makes the MG Windsor PRO an attractive proposition.

Over the standard MG Windsor EV, the Windsor PRO also gets additional features such as a powered tailgate and capabilities including vehicle-to-load (V2L enables you to use your vehicle to power appliances) and vehicle-to-vehicle (with V2V, your vehicle can juice up another EV).

Performance and Handling

The biggest update on the MG Windsor PRO is under the skin. The standard Windsor EV’s 38kWh battery makes way for a new 52.9kWh battery on the PRO. Consequently, the ARAI-tested range figure jumps to 449km on a single charge from 332km on the standard Windsor EV. Impressive performance is derived through four driving modes (Eco+, Eco, Normal and Sport) that deliver 100KW (136PS) power and 200Nm of instant torque, similar to the standard Windsor EV. The estimated charge time from 0-100% is around 9.5 hours. The prismatic cell battery meets the optimal safety standards and is certified to operate with durability and stability.

The throttle response is great with almost no power lag. Driving the Windsor PRO both within the city and on the highway feels like a breeze. The MG Windsor PRO stays firmly planted on the ground even while navigating tight corners. The engineers at MG have achieved a commendable balance between good ride and handling. The suspension set up featuring MacPherson strut in the front and torsion beam at the rear is well tuned for Indian road conditions and absorbs the undulation on the road with relative ease. Like the standard Windsor EV, the Windsor PRO promises to be a good city car while also proving its worthiness on the highway.

Safety

With growing awareness among consumers, safety has emerged as one of the top priorities of carmakers around the world. The MG Windsor PRO comes with 6 airbags (dual front, side & curtain) as standard across all variants. It also features 360° surround view cameras and rear parking sensors to ease your parking woes in tight spaces especially in the crowded neighbourhood within the city. Electronic stability programme, electric parking brake auto hold, hill-start assist control, auto dimming inside rear-view mirror, hill descent control, rain sensing wipers, and tyre pressure monitoring system are some of the other features in the MG Windsor PRO EV which assures you of great all-around safety. In addition to the aforementioned, the Windsor PRO builds on the standard Windsor EV with radar-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The ADAS suite includes intelligent light assist, lane keep assist, emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)

For the first time in India’s passenger vehicle segment, JSW MG Motor India has introduced an innovative ownership plan through Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering, which makes owning an electric CUV at the price of a manual engine-based compact SUV possible. This flexible ownership program eliminates the upfront cost of the battery, enabling customers to pay only for its usage. Essentially, buyers pay a nominal fee per kilometre driven, which is 40% of the fuel costs of conventional vehicles. This model significantly reduces the initial acquisition cost and lowers the per-kilometre expense, ensuring an economical and hassle-free ownership experience.

In addition, the company is offering a first-of-its-kind lifetime battery warranty to the first owner of MG Windsor. With the eHUB by MG app, the company is offering one year of free public charging, making it easier than ever for Windsor owners to power up anytime, anywhere. JSW MG Motor India is also introducing its 3-60 assured buyback plan for the Windsor which ensures that it will retain 60% of its value after 3 years/45,000kms.

Verdict

If you were attracted by MG Windsor PRO’s tempting INR 17.49 lakh launch price, you should know that you have missed the bus as the introductory price was only valid for the first 8,000 customers. JSW MG Motor India has hiked the Windsor PRO’s ex-showroom price to INR 18.10 lakh, which is INR 2.1 lakh higher than the standard Windsor EV. While the Windsor PRO gets a few additional features, however, the real hook is the enhanced 117km drive range over the standard Windsor EV which has got everyone talking. Therefore, for any car buyer intending to use their vehicle for intercity commutes or weekend getaways, the Windsor PRO is the natural choice.