MG Hector Overview

MG Hector is a champion car that is strategically moving forward toward glory. The company Morris Garages launched its first SUV named ‘Hector’. The company has claimed that its Hector model has undergone severe testing of 10 lac kilometres under diverse terrain conditions. The car has made some specific tweaks that have made it a truly Indian-specific SUV. Making it one of the perfect SUVs with all the exclusive modern features and has been made to match the Indian road requirements. The MG Hector has 16 variants where in the price range runs between 14.99 Lacs INR to 22.32 Lacs INR.

MG Motors, since the first time it launched the racing car prototype, stole the hearts of thousands of speed fanatics. The MG Hector is an impressive SUV that performs extremely well in all conditions, looks stylish with an incredible stance, and is packed with all the modern features. The modern unique hues chosen for the exterior colour are Havana Grey, Candy White With Starry Black, Starry Black, Aurora Silver, Glaze Red, and Dune Brown. The car is available in both petrol and diesel variant. All these features, combined with a highly attractive price tag, make Hector an ideal package for Indian customers.

MG Hector Variants

The all-new MG Hector has treated individuals with their unique tastes and preference. This car has been a great choice for Indian customers as it has modern features which are ideal for Indian roads. The MG Hector has been launched with a premium version of a compact luxury SUV which is as affordable, ranging between 14.99 Lacs to 22.32 lacs INR. The MG Hector is available in 16 variants with different price ranges, specifications, and mileage. Let us take a quick look at the model variants offered by the company.

Engine Types

The MG Hector has 1 Diesel Engine and 1 Petrol Engine to offer the customers. The Diesel Engine is 1956 cc while the Petrol Engine is 1451 cc. These are available with manual and automatic transmissions. Depending on the variant and the fuel type, the Hector has a ground clearance of 192 mm.

MG Hector Petrol Models

• MG Hector Style 1.5 Petrol Turbo MT (Manual Transmission) – 1451 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Manual Transmission 6 Gears.
• MG Hector Shine 1.5 Petrol Turbo MT – 1451 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Manual Transmission 6 Gears.
• MG Hector Shine 1.5 Petrol Turbo CVT – 1451 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Automatic (CVT) Transmission 6 Gears, Manual Override
• MG Hector Smart 1.5 Petrol Turbo DCT – 1451 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Automatic (Dual Clutch) Transmission, 6 Gears, and Manual Override.
• MG Hector Smart 1.5 Petrol CVT – 1451 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Automatic (CVT) 6 Gears, and Manual Override.
• MG Hector Sharp 1.5 Petrol CVT – 1451 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Automatic (CVT) 6 Gears, and Manual Override.
• MG Hector Sharp 1.5 Petrol Turbo DCT – 1451 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Automatic (Dual Clutch) 6 Gears, and Manual Override.
• MG Hector 1.5 Turbo Savvy Pro CVT – 1451 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Automatic 6 Gears, and Manual Override.

 MG Hector Diesel Models

• MG Hector Style 2.0 Diesel Turbo MT – 1956 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, 17.4 km/l (mileage), Manual 6 Gears.
• MG Hector Smart 2.0 Diesel Turbo MT- 1956 cc, 4 cylinders, 17.4 km/l (mileage), BS 6, Manual 6 Gears.
• MG Hector Sharp 2.0 Diesel Turbo MT – 1956 cc, 4 cylinders, 17.4 km/l (mileage), BS 6, Manual 6 Gears.
• MG Hector Smart 2.0 Diesel – 1956 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Automatic, 6 Gears.
• MG Hector Smart Pro 2.0 Diesel – 1956 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Automatic, 6 Gears.
• MG Hector Sharp Pro 2.0 Diesel – 1956 cc, 4 cylinders, BS 6, Automatic, 6 Gears.

The price difference between the Hector Style and Shine diesel variants is about 1.51 lakhs INR, in which one can get a large touchscreen infotainment, steering mounted control, cruise control, LED Headlamps, 17-inch well-defined alloy wheels, and a sunroof. The Shine variant of the model adds a lot of functional, style, and functionality to the price that’s been offered by the customers.

MG Hector Exterior Design

The updated MG Hector features a complete front fascia with sharp lines and well-defined angles. Starting from the grille, which has considerably grown and stretched down towards the bumper, the all-new MG Hector has redesigned the front to the rear fascia. The vehicle features a new diamond-like pattern with angular chrome lining which neatly merges with the high-mounted LED Daytime Running Lamps.

The Hector continues to follow the previous split-headlamp design, but the main headlamp cluster gets the new pentagonal shape which talks about the shape of the grille, with chrome brackets around the headlights making way for new gloss black houses. The front chin of the car has also been designed with a chrome border to centralize the air intake instead of the silver polish on the current model.

The Hector has a new tail-lamp assembly designed with a red strip connected with the lamps at the end, and the name ‘Hector’ is now spelt out below the number plate area. The rear bumper is also designed with angular creases. The dual-tone in the black-silver finish has made enhanced the car with a cleaner design with subtle chrome inserts. 

Some of the features of the exterior design of MG Hector are:

• Chrome insert in front and rear skid plates
• Floating light-turn indicators
• Projector headlamps
• Tail lamps
• LED blade-connected tail lights
• Front fog lamps
• Rear fog lamps
• LED DRLs
• R 17 Steel wheels + cover
• R 17 Alloy Wheels
• R 18 DualTone machined alloy wheels
• Chrome finish on the window beltline
• Chrome finish on the outside door handles
• Argyle-Inspired Diamond mesh grille
• Side body cladding finish
• Shark fin antennae
• Roof rails
• Rear spoiler
• Turn the Indicator On ORVM

The car model has launched with some amazing modern hues to make your car look dashing while on the road, which resembles the car with luxury and power. The colour options available for the buyers are:

• Havana Grey
• Candy White With Starry Black
• Starry Black
• Aurora Silver
• Glaze Red
• Dune Brown

The Hector facelift did not feature major sheet metal changes, which are on expensive hand but has updated cosmetic, which is mostly limited to the soft plastic part. The Hector announces its arrival with a bold design statement that compliments your desire for that luxury and an extraordinary feel.

MG Hector Interior Design

Morris Garages has always been lucrative from the outside and even more from the inside. The car is very newly launched, yet it has earned the top choice for many SUV lovers. The MG Hector has provided buyers with a classy interior since its launch, and it has maintained the same even in the new version. The 5-seater SUV with champagne beige leatherette coverings lined with the signature black makes the ride comfortable and joyous.

The dashboard features a double-layered design with horizontally positioned D-shaped AC vents. There are a well amount of piano black and faux brushed aluminium bits along with good light and new textures and colour of the seats, which depends on the variant.

Infotainment System

The Hector has always been on top of the game when it is concerned about infotainment. The updated SUV has taken the game to the next level and has launched the 14-inch HD touchscreen infotainment. The MG Hector launched the technology which empowers you with 75+ connected car features. This feature in the vehicle turns your journey into a cutting-edge driving experience. It is to thank the revolutionary i-SMART technology, which combines hardware, software, connectivity, services, and application that offers an easier, smoother, and smarter drive. 

With the infotainment screen having more than 100 voice commands, some of them being: Voice Commands To Control Ambience Lights, Temperature Controllers, Fans, Speed Controllers, Volume Controller, Finding Out Petrol Pump Nearby, and Sunroof Controller, etc. the infotainment screen even has a navigation group travelling mode, 50+ Hinglish Voice Commands, etc. the navigation voice guidance is featured in 5 Indian languages which are powered by MapmyIndia.

Digital Key System

The Next Gen Hector comes with an innovative digital Bluetooth key and key-sharing capability. In case of emergency or maybe loss of a key, you can even use the digital key to lock, unlock, start and even drive your Hector. With the key-sharing technology, one can even share an additional key with up to two people.

Seating Arrangements

For buyers who are looking at extra space to carry everyone along on their adventure, the Hector Plus, which is newly launched, has 6-seater and 7-seater configurations which are designed intelligently with ample seating options, plush interiors, and a good amount of space to comfortably accommodate people on board. 

Some of the interior features that are offered by MG Hector for buyers are:

• Dual-tone Oak White and Black Interior Theme
• Brushed Metal Finish
• Rear Metallic Scuff Plates
• Front Metallic Scuff Plates
• 8 Color Ambient Lighting With Voice Command
• 8.89 cm Multi-Information Display
• Full Digital Color Cluster With 17.78 cm Multi-Information Display
• Fabric And Leather Seat Upholstery
• Leather Door arm Rest And Dashboard Insert
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Door Speaker Grille Garnish
• Inside Door handle finish
• Front And Rear Reading Lights

The car has featured wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, among the other new features.

MG Hector Features

The Mg Hector is one of the most popular mid-sized SUVs we have in India. The car has managed to attract a lot of buyers because of its features, maintenance, and pricing. The SUV is a feature vehicle with an enormous amount of space. The MG Hector Diesel and Smart Hybrid have passed some extensive real-world condition testing. Some of the features of MG Hector are the panoramic sunroof, a large touchscreen infotainment screen, eye smart technology, a fully digital speedometer, electric adjustment of the seats, cruise control, LED headlamps, and whatnot. The quality of the dashboard of the Mg Hector speaks for itself. The quality of the plastic is top-notch and well-fitted. The Hector is painless to drive in city traffic as the steering is appropriately light at low speeds, and it feels stable when you change lanes.

Some of The Key Features Of The MG Hector

• Drive Mode Select for automatic transmission
• Front Ventilated Seats
• Central Locking
• Telescopic adjustable Steering
• Cooled Glove Box
• Height adjuAdjustabled Rest
• Remote Key Control Windows And Sunroof
• Digital Bluetooth Key With Key sharing function
• Sub Woofer And Amplifier
• Speakers And Tweeters
• Smart Drive Information
• Find My Car
• ISO fixed Child Anchors
• Anti Theft Immobilisation

Safety Features In MG Hector

The Hector is available in 5-seaters, and the latest version is offered with a 6-seater and a 7-seater. The vehicle comes up with one thing in mind to raise your driving experience along with safety with the most cutting-edge technology to offer. The 11 autonomous level 2 features the Advance Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is a giant leap that keeps an eye out for you at every turn and straight.  

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The adaptive cruise control sense and monitor the road ahead and automatically accelerates or decelerates to maintain a proper distance from the vehicle ahead. The Bend Cruise Assistance (BCA) feature allows the vehicle to decelerate automatically while entering the curve based on the driving speed and the curve radius.

Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

The traffic jam assist works in conjunction with Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist to let you cruise through every heavy traffic with complete safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle in the middle of the lane and maintaining a safe distance from a vehicle in front. TJA securely and comfortably crosses you through every jam with very minimal effort.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

if your vehicle is unintentionally getting deviated from the lane without giving an indicator, the feature Lane Departure Warning keeps you inside the road, and the function identifies lane markings on the road and warns the driver through visual and acoustic signals or steering vibrations to ensure you stay inside the lane.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

This system allows the driver to think about the potential front collision danger, maybe with a pedestrian or a vehicle, when the gap is too close. The driver can react immediately and effectively to reduce the chance of a collision. The Safe Distance Warning (SDW) alerts the driver if a safe distance is not maintained.

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

If the driver does not respond to the near collision situation, the feature Automatic Emergency Braking system will automatically apply a limited brake to either reduce the vehicle speed or avoid the collision or lessen its consequences. The AEB – Pedestrian also works in case pedestrians are crossing from the front of the car.

Intelligent Headlamp Control (IHC)

This feature helps to avoid distracting the other road user from the high beam and to make night driving easy and convenient for everyone; the Intelligent Headlamp Control activates or deactivates the high beam depending on the oncoming traffic and environmental situations.

Some of the key features that the MG Hector offers to buyers are :

• 360 Around view high definition camera system
• Reverse parking camera
• Front parking sensors
• Rear parking sensors
• Airbags
• Electronic Stability Programs
• Traction Control System
• Hill hold control
• ABS +EBD
• Brake Assist
• All 4 Disc brakes
• Electric Parking Brake
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Follow Me Home Headlamps
• Cornering Front Fog Lamps
• Front and Rear Defogger
• Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
• ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
• High-Speed Warning Alerts
• Front Driver and Co-Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner and Load limiter
• Front Driver and Co-Driver Seatbelt Reminder
• Trumpet Horn

MG Hector Engine Specs and Performance

MG’s Hector has turned out to be a pleasant surprise in the price range. The car’s biggest highlights are its engine and performance. The Hectic petrol is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo unit that produces 143 hp (horsepower) and 250 Nm of torque. With the 6-speed manual, which is the standard fitment, the turbo petrol also gets the option of a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of Hector petrol is 14.16 km/l for the manual and 13.96 km/l for the automatic. The Hector petrol manual variants are also available in the base Style and Super trims, while the petrol automatic is offered in top-spec Smart and Sharp trims.

The car’s more powerful engine is its diesel engine. The FCA-sourced 2.0-litre turbocharge unit churns out 170 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. The gearbox works with the 6-speed manual transmission unit. The ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of 17 kilometres per litre. The long-term vehicle is refined over time, and the fuel efficiency it would return in the real world and how the suspension copes with different situations.

The 48 V mild hybrid petrol engine comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The mild hybrid system provides up to 20 Nm of additional torque at low speed to help counter turbo lag and even allow improved acceleration. The Hector mild hybrid is also about 12 per cent more fuel efficient than the standard petrol variant, with an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of 15.81 kilometres per litre. This variant of MG Hector of mild hybrid is available in Super, Smart, and Sharp variants.  

Pros And Cons Of MG Hector

As we have already discussed above the specs and the features of the car, we are certain about the pros of the car.

Some of the pros are here discussed below.

Space and comfort

Talking about the vehicle’s spacing and comfort, the Hector has more than adequate leg space at both the front and rear seats, along with enough head space. The seats are perfectly reclined for passengers, and the window offers a full view of the roads.

Features

 The overall features of MG Hector are on the positive side. This SUV is a feature-rich SUV with features like a panoramic sunroof, a large touch screen, an infotainment system, a fully digital speedometer, i-Smart technology, electric adjustment for the seats, cruise control, LED Headlamps, and many more.

Engine performance

The MG Hector has 3 engine options to choose from. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine comes with a small electric motor. The mild hybrid system with initial acceleration and adding 20 per cent torque and auto start-stop system. The diesel engine with an FCA sourced 2.0 turbo diesel motor has the same engine, which churns out 170 PS and 350 Nm. The diesel engine is more suited for the city as well as hill driving and cruising.

Mileage

The MG Hector smart hybrid, as well as diesel, managed to impress everyone with its fuel efficiency. The Smart Hybrid Hector offered 13.4 km/l, and even in the worst condition, the mileage was up to 10.5 km/l. In the best driving conditions, the car can achieve 17.7 km/l, which is very good for an SUV.

Suspension

The vehicle has tuned the suspension set up towards the softer side. At low speed remains plush. The car manages to soak fairly damaged roads while going at low speeds. The feel when someone sits in the back seat, one cannot feel the undulations creeping into the cabin.

Pricing

The official price for BS6 Hector Petrol starts at 12.73 Lacs, which goes up to 17.43 Lacs. The diesel variants commence at 13.48 Lacs and go up to 17.28 Lacs.

Some of the cons of MG Hector are discussed below:

Small tyre size

For a big-size SUV like MG Hector, the 18-inch tire would do the job perfectly, but the car uses a comparatively small tire which is a 17-inch. Because of the small tyre, the grip is affected and also the suspension to some level.

Gearbox

 The clutch of the Hector is perfectly balanced, but the gearbox feels a little bit sluggish. The response of the gearbox is not that satisfactory.

Body roll

For an SUV that is this big, the body roll is quite a lot expected. If one turns the steering wheel quickly, the passengers can be seen swinging. The body roll is not that much in control, and the car feels slightly out of control at high-speed turns.

Poor knee support

The seating of Hector is very comfortable, while the back seats have a complaint with poor knee support. Once one sits back for a long time, one may start to feel the knee support which is lagging. Only the back seat has the issue, not the front seats.

MG Hector Competitors

The MG Hector, with its latest model, has good competitors in the market, offering exclusive features and specifications. The good sale and latest features launched by the company recently have defeated many good and pricy SUVs. Some of the cars which are compared to the MG Hector are Tata Harrier, Hyundai Creta, and Kia Seltos. While Creta and Seltos might be small SUVs but they have identical wheelbases and identical dimensions as they are based on the same platform. The Harrier is somewhat in the middle, but it is a little bit smaller than Hector in terms of length and wheelbase.    

The price of the MG Hector is Rs 12.9 Lacs, while the top-spec Hector costs around 19.1 Lacs. The Hyundai Creta is more than 3 Lacs affordable, starting at 9.8 Lacs and going to 17.3 Lacs. In terms of durability, performance, and price range, the MG Hector has come up better in comparison to many other SUVs in its segment. Some other model which is compared to MG Hector is Hyundai Alcazar, Volkswagen Taigun, Mahindra Thar, Skoda Kushaq, and Mahindra Scorpio.

Conclusion

The MG Hector is concluded as one of the best luxurious cars in its segment. With the features available in its price range with the interior and exterior look, the vehicle almost outweighs the cons. The car has come up as a popular choice and has met the expectations of Indian car fanatics. The car is clever packaging ensuring the look desired by the buyer with a comfortable and spacious cabin and adequate leg space both at the front and the rear seats.

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