MG Hector

Hector Latest Update

Latest update: The MG Hector has been revealed ahead of its launch in India in June. It will be available in four variants details of which you can find here. Want to take a good look at the Hector? Check out exterior and interior images of the mid-size SUV here. The carmaker has also revealed its specifications and you can read more about it here.

MG Hector Launch, Bookings & Expected Price: MG has announced that it will open pre-launch bookings for the Hector early June. Prices and deliveries of the Hector will also begin in June. We expect base prices of the Hector to start around the Rs 15 lakh mark.

Rivals & Size: MG Hector is a five-seat, mid-size SUV and competes with the likes of the Jeep Compass, Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV500 and Hyundai Tucson. As far as dimensions are concerned, at 4655mm, the Hector is the longest car in the segment. It also has the longest wheelbase at 2750mm. The MG Hector has a boot space of 587 litres, the largest in the segment.

Powertrain: MG Hector will be available with both petrol and diesel engine options. While both the engines will be available with a manual transmission, MG is likely to offer an automatic transmission with the petrol engine. Both engines are expected to be available across the variant lineup. The petrol engine will be available with a 48V mild-hybrid setup too.

The petrol engine will be a 1.5-litre, turbocharged unit capable of producing 143PS of maximum power. The diesel engine will be the same 2.0-litre unit that powers the Compass. Here, it produces 170PS of maximum power. While not confirmed, a leaked document suggests that the petrol-powered Hector will return a mileage of 14.16kmpl with the manual transmission and 13.96kmpl with the dual-clutch automatic. The diesel Hector, on the other hand, is expected to deliver 17.41kmpl.

Features: The Hector’s standout feature is its large 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which won’t be available in all variants. There will be features like in-built internet connectivity, iSmart mobile application-based AC control as well as door lock and unlock. MG Motor will also offer a panoramic sunroof, a semi-digital instrument cluster with a 7-inch colour display and up to six airbags. The standard set of safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, traction control, rear disc brakes, hill hold assist and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

Hector 7 Seater: The Hector will be launched in India as a five-seat SUV for now. However, MG Motor has plans to introduce a seven-seat version of Hector as well at a later stage.