UPDATE: MG Hector: Which variant to buy?
MG Motor India has just launched its first offering in our market – the Hector – at an introductory price of Rs 12.18 lakh for the base Style variant. The Hector’s price range goes all the way up to Rs 16.88 lakh for the top-end diesel Sharp trim.
The MG Hector gets a choice of a 143hp, 1.5-litre petrol and a 170hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine. There is also a 48V mild-hybrid option available with the petrol engine that is about 12 percent more fuel efficient than the petrol-only variant (ARAI ratings of 15.81kpl and 14.16kpl, respectively. The mild-hybrid system will also provide up to 20Nm of additional torque at low speeds to help counter turbo lag and provide better acceleration in stop-start city traffic. Although the petrol engine variants get a choice of either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, the diesel engine variants only come as 6-speed manual offerings.
MG will offer the Hector SUV in four trim levels – Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. We take a detailed look at what each of these variants offer in terms of features and how much they cost.
MG Hector Style [Rs 12.18-13.18 lakh]
Offered with 1.5 Petrol-MT and 2.0 Diesel-MT
- Front and rear disc brakes
- ABS with EBD
- ESP
- Reverse parking sensors
- ORVMs with integrated LED turn indicators
- Roof rails
- Dual front airbags
- Fabric upholstery
- Four speakers
- Driver armrest with storage space
- Cooled glove box
- Rear AC vents
- Reclining rear seat
- 60:40-split folding second row
- Isofix mounting points on second row
- Rear-seat centre armrest with cup holders
- Two fast-charging USB ports
MG Hector Super [Rs 12.98-14.18 lakh]
Offered with 1.5 Petrol-MT, 1.5 Petrol-Hybrid-MT and 2.0 Diesel-MT
- LED tail-lights
- LED rear fog lamps
- 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
- Four speakers with two tweeters
- Cruise control
- Chrome interior door handles
- Rear parking camera
MG Hector Smart [Rs 14.68-15.48 lakh]
Offered with 1.5 Petrol-AT, 1.5 Petrol-Hybrid-MT and 2.0 Diesel-MT
- Four airbags (dual front + two side airbags)
- Power-adjustable and foldable ORVMs
- Chrome accent on exterior cladding
- 17-inch machined alloy wheels
- Internet connectivity via SIM card
- Online navigation
- Eight speakers (four speakers with four tweeters)
- Subwoofer
- TPMS
- Remote car operation
- 7.0-inch MID
- Keyless entry
- Push-button start/stop
- PU-leather upholstery
- Six-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- Electric handbrake (automatic only)
MG Hector Sharp [Rs 15.88-16.88 lakh]
Offered with 1.5 Petrol-AT, 1.5 Petrol-Hybrid-MT and 2.0 Diesel-MT
- Heated ORVMs
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Automatic headlights
- Panoramic sunroof
- Six airbags (dual front + two side + two curtain airbags)
- Four-way electrically adjustable co-driver seat
- Sunglasses holder
- Mood lighting in eight colours
- 360-degree view camera
All prices ex-showroom, pan-India
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