MG Hector launched at Rs. 12.18 lakh

MG Motors has launched the Hector SUV in India. It is available in four variants - Style, Super, Smart and Sharp, priced from Rs. 12.18 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The MG Hector measures 4,655 mm in length, 1,835 mm in width, 1,760 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. It is equipped with a 60 litre fuel tank.

The MG Hector has a hexagonal grill flanked by slim LED daytime running lights. It has a dual-tone front bumper which houses the main headlamps and fog lamps. The headlight cluster gets C-shaped chrome surrounds. At the rear, the Hector has wraparound tail lights with a chrome tailgate garnish and dual-tone bumper with silver inserts. The SUV has a roof spoiler and silver roof rails and it rides on dual-tone alloy wheels.

The Hector comes equipped with a vertically oriented 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system and it has over 50 connected features. It has a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a 7-inch MID. The SUV comes with features such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, heated ORVMs, power adjustable front seats, powered tailgate and 8-colour ambient lighting. The safety features offered with the Hector include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, ESP, traction control, hill hold control, rear disk brakes and tyre pressure monitoring system.

The MG Hector is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 141 BHP @ 5,000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque @ 1,600-3,600 rpm and a 2.0-litre diesel with 168 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 350 Nm of torque @ 1,750-2,500 rpm. The petrol hybrid variant uses a 48-volt lithium-ion battery that offers an additional 20 Nm of torque assistance when required. It also gets Engine Auto Start-Stop, regenerative braking and E-Boost. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic.

The MG Hector is available in five colour options - Candy White, Starry Black, Aurora Silver, Burgundy Red and Glaze Red.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

Petrol

Style MT - Rs. 12,18,000

Super MT - Rs. 12,98,000

Super Hybrid MT - Rs. 13,58,000

Smart Hybrid MT - Rs. 14,68,000

Sharp Hybrid MT - Rs. 15,88,000

Smart DCT - Rs. 15,28,000

Sharp DCT - Rs. 16,78,000

Diesel

Style MT - Rs. 13,18,000

Super MT - Rs. 14,18,000

Smart MT - Rs. 15,48,000

Sharp MT - Rs. 16,88,000