MG Motor India on
Tuesday said it has tied up with digital services provider Jio India for the
Internet of Things (IOT) features in its upcoming mid-size SUV.
The automaker, which sells models like Hector and ZS EV, would have integration of IT systems enabled by Jio's IoT solution in the upcoming model.
Customers of MG's
upcoming mid-size SUV will benefit from Jio's widespread internet outreach,
along with the connectivity, not only in metros but also in small towns and
rural areas, MG Motor said in a statement.
"Technology and
innovation are leading the connected car space in the automobile industry.
"The current trend
focuses increasingly on software-driven devices and our current partnership
with a tech-innovator like Jio in the IoT space is a step towards establishing
MG Motor as a tech leader in the automobile industry," MG Motors India
president & managing director Rajeev Chaba noted.
The partnership with Jio
will ensure that the company's next mid-sized connected SUV further simplifies
the driving experience and ensures safety backed by technology, he added.
"Jio has been building an ecosystem of cutting-edge technology products and solutions for Indian users.
"Our partnership with
MG Motor India is another important step in that journey. Jio's eSIM, IOT and
Streaming solutions will enable MG users to access real-time connectivity,
infotainment, and telematics," Jio director & president Kiran Thomas
said.
The new mid-size SUV by MG
Motors is expected to hit the roads in the last quarter of the year.