Javed Afridi has just announced giving Babar Azam a massive gift for his maiden century in the ongoing HBL PSL9 scored against the Islamabad United side. Bear in mind Javed Afridi is the key figure behind MG cars in Pakistan and is also the owner of the PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi, which is currently being captained by Babad Azam.
Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 111 runs and played throughout the innings helping his team post a total of 201 runs. At the time of putting down this article, the Islamabad United team is chasing down the target having scored 50 runs while losing 2 wickets.
Javed Afridi was quick to announce the gift for Babar Azam even before the Islamabad chase began. Babar will receive an MG HS Essence which is being assembled in Pakistan.
MG GIFT FOR BABAR AZAM. @babarazam258
HE WILL BE THE FIRST ONE TO DRIVE MG ESSENCE.
MADE IN PAKISTAN #HBLPSL۹ @MGPakistan pic.twitter.com/IFo3hK8HSb— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) February 26, 2024
The locally assembled MG HS Essence retains the 1.5L turbo engine under its hood that churns out 160hp of power and 250Nm of torque and comes paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Key features include LED headlamps with DRLs, LED tail lamps, a panoramic roof, electrically adjustable & retractable side mirrors with a heating function, smart keyless entry with trunk opener, power tailgate, and welcome lights.
Inside there is a dual-tone interior with leather seats, front seats with 6-way adjustments for the driver & 4-way for the front passenger, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 12.3-inch TFT meter cluster, dual-zone climate control with rear AC vents and multi-function steering wheel with tilt & telescopic adjustments.
The MG HS Essence in Pakistan is available at PKR 80.99 lac (ex-factory). The vehicle is backed by 5 years/150,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first).
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