MG Hector will compete against Jeep Compass and Tata Harrier and comes with a range of upmarket features to make a strong statement
MG Motor is vying to make a huge impact in the domestic market and it has officially unveiled its first product for India today and it will go on sale next month across the country. Dubbed the Hector, the premium SUV will take on some of the established rivals in the SUV space such as Jeep Compass, Tata Harrier, Hyundai Tucson, Mahindra XUV500, upcoming Kia SP2i and the likes.
We give a complete lowdown of its features list and powertrain options here, so have your eyes peeled on. The production of the Hector has already begun at the brand’s manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat that has an initial capacity of 80,000 units. The storied British firm currently owned by China’s SAIC that helped in the major revival is looking to present its products in an upscale manner in India.
The Hector SUV has a premium dual-tone exterior with sharp design cues as well as plenty of chrome accents on the high-spec models while silver grille inserts can be seen on the low-level variants. Even the lower variants will come stacked with features though such as LED DRLs, wing mirrors integrated with turn signals, projector headlamps, cooled glovebox, ESC, TC, Hill Hold, 60:40 rear seat, four-speaker audio, etc as MG targets a wide range of buyers with the Hector.
Here are the details on engine options, dimensions and features about the upcoming Hector SUV:
| MG Hector | Dimensions |
| Length | 4655 mm |
| Width | 1835 mm |
| Height | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm |
The premium SUV will derive power from a 2.0-litre FCA-sourced four-cylinder diesel engine, which is good enough to produce a maximum power output of 170 horsepower and 350 Nm. It is the same unit that can be found in the Jeep Compass and will also be used in the upcoming seven-seater Harrier (Buzzard) bound for late 2019.
The powertrain will be connected to a six-speed manual transmission and is expected to get an automatic unit at a later stage. The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine develops 142 horsepower and 250 Nm and it will get a six-speed manual and a dual-clutch automatic as an option.
| MG Hector | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1.5 L | 2.0 L |
| Power | 143 PS | 170 PS |
| Torque | 250 NM | 350 NM |
| Trans. | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Mileage | 14.1 kmpl | 17.4 kmpl |
MG will also offer a 48V hybrid system with the petrol engine option. The diesel version of the vehicle returns a maximum of 17.41 km/l while the petrol manual returns a maximum fuel efficiency of 14.16 km/l and DCT AT returns a maximum fuel efficiency of 13.96 km/l.
The MG Hector will be available in four trim levels i.e Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. Both the petrol and diesel engines are available in all 4 trims and in total, there are thirteen variants of the vehicle. It will be available in five different colours – Candy White, Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Burgandy Red and Glaze Red.
Feature Details of MG Hector Style Variant:
Variant option: Manual petrol and diesel
Colours available: Candy White, Aurora Silver
The entry-level style variant of the MG Hector will be available with a long list of features.
- Dual front airbags
- ISOFIX child seat hooks
- Disc brakes on all four wheels
- Reverse parking sensors
- Electronic Stability Program
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Hill Hold, ABS, EBD
- Brake Assist as standard
- LED turn indicator mounted on the ORVM
- Rear armrest
- 4 speakers
- Fabric seats
- Driver armrest with storage
- Cooled glove box
- 60:40 rear seats
- Rear AC vent
- Dual fast-charging USB ports at the front
- Rear seat recline
Feature Details of MG Hector Super Variant:
Variant options: Petrol MT, Diesel MT
Colours available: Candy White, Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Burgandy Red
The next variant placed above the base variant of the MG Hector is known as the Super. Along with the features of base style variant, it gets more premium features like –
- 10.4-inch vertically-oriented touchscreen infotainment system
- Android Auto, Apple Car Play
- Cruise Control
- LED tail lamps
- Chrome door handles
- Rear parking camera
- LED rear fog lamps
Feature Details of MG Hector Smart Variant:
Variant options: Petrol MT, Petrol AT, Diesel MT
Colours available: Candy White, Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Burgandy Red, Glaze Red
The Smart variant is almost the fully loaded version of the Hector and gets the –
- eSIM for internet connectivity
- Live traffic and other live tracking features
- 8-speaker system with subwoofer
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- 7-inch MID in driver’s instrument cluster
- 6 airbags
- Push-button start and stop
- Keyless smart key
- Leather seats
- Electrically adjustable driver seat
- Automatic variants get the electric handbrake
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs.
Feature Details of MG Hector Sharp Variant:
Variant options: Petrol MT, Petrol automatic, Diesel MT
Colours available: Candy White, Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Burgandy Red, Glaze Red
The top-end version of the MG Hector comes with features like a panoramic sunroof, sunglass holder, heated ORVMs, rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, 4-way electrically adjustable co-driver seat, 7-inch MID, leather seats, six airbags, TPMS, 8 colour ambient mood lighting and a 360-degree camera among others.
The Hector will go on sale next month with prices likely starting around Rs. 14 lakh (ex-showroom) and it will get several segment-first features including a massive 10.4-inch tablet-shaped touchscreen infotainment system with 4G connectivity and supports apps like Gaana and Accuweather. AI-based voice assistance and in-car connectivity features are the Hector’s major USPs.
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