MG Hector

MG Hector Latest Updates

1. 13 June 2024: MG increases the price of the Hector and the Hector Plus by 30000.
2. 13 May 2024: MG India launches the 100-Year Limited Edition of the Hector.
3. 10 April 2024: The Hector Blackstorm Edition has been launched with a price tag of 21.24 lakhs.
4. 09 Apr 2024: MG will launch the Blackstorm Edition of the Hector on 10 April 2024, featuring red accents over blacked-out design.

MG Hector Engine and other Specifications

This SUV is offered in petrol and diesel engine options. Let me first take you through the petrol-fuelled option, it gets a 1.5L turbocharged inter-cooled engine having four inline cylinders with a four-valve per cylinder configuration on a dual overhead camshaft. This MG car engine outputs a maximum power of 141bhp at 5000 rpm and a peak torque of 250 Nm at 1600 rpm which is transferred to the drivetrain with the help of a six-speed automatic (CVT) transmission system. A few lower variants get a manual transmission system.

The diesel engine variants are powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine, with a similar cylinder and valve configuration as the petrol engine, developing a maximum power of 170bhp at 3750 rpm and a peak torque of 350 Nm at 1750 rpm. These variants are provided with a six-speed manual transmission system only. Further, the ARAI-claimed MG Hector mileage is stated to be 15 km/l which is variable in real-world driving.

Talking more about the specifications, it gets McPherson strut with coil spring in the front suspension, beam assembly with coil spring in the rear suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels wearing the 215mm wide tyres (few lower variants are provided with 17-inch steel rim wheels), and disc brakes at both ends.

In terms of dimensions, it has an overall length of 4655-4699mm, an overall width of 1835mm, an overall height of 1760mm, and a wheelbase of 2750mm. The fuel tank capacity of this five-seater SUV is 60 litres and its boot capacity is 587 litres.

MG Hector Exterior

The exterior design of this MG SUV flaunts an argyle-inspired diamond mesh grille, projector headlamps with LED fog lamps, thin LED daytime running lights with positioning lamps, floating light turn indicators, and chrome front and rear skid plates. Furthermore, it exhibits dual-tone machined alloy wheels, chrome side body cladding, chrome finish on the window beltline, and dual-tone outer rear-view mirror housing with integrated blinkers. In the rear, it evinces boldness through LED-connected blade tail lamps, a Hector spread-type emblem, a rear diffuser, and a slightly uplifted bumper.

MG Hector Interior

The dual-tone oak white and black themed cabin of this British SUV includes a 14-inch HD portrait infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof controllable with a touchscreen, eight-colour ambient lighting controllable through voice commands, navigation group traveling mode, a digital cluster with seven-inch multi-information display, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic column. Further, the MG Hector interior is furnished with leatherette upholstery including ventilated and cooled front seats, a six-way electrically adjustable driver seat, a four-way electrically adjustable co-driver seat, driver armrest storage, foldable rear seats, and rear armrest with cup holder. Moreover, it encompasses automatic climate control with rear vents behind the front armrest, adaptive cruise control, 12V power sockets, and front and rear reading lamps, among many other inclusions and attractions.

MG Hector Safety Features

On the safety front, this SUV is provided with an advanced driver assistance system that aids in ensuring safety through traffic jam assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, safe distance warning, automatic emergency braking, intelligent headlamp control, etc. Apart from these, the MG Hector features an electronic stability program, traction control system, antilock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution system, brake assist, and hill assist control, to aid in keeping the car in balance, in control, and stable. Moreover, it encompasses front and rear parking sensors, speed-sensing auto door locks, three-point seatbelts, ISOFIX child seat mounts, speed warning alerts, tyre pressure monitoring system, seat belt reminders for front seat occupants, and six airbags, to name a few.

MG Hector Price and Variants

The Hector is offered in 32 variants with slightly different offerings. Colour-wise, it is offered in seven options which are Dune Brown, Havana Grey, Candy White with Black Roof, Candy White, Glaze Red, Aurora Silver, Starry Black, and Green with Black roof.

Further, MG Hector price is quite similar to other well-known SUVs, like Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, and Mahindra XUV400. The up-to-date variant-wise prices of the Hector can be checked in the price section above.