MG Hector Unveil India Live Updates: Images, Specifications, Features

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The MG Hector will take on the Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Kia SP2i and the likes

The much awaited MG Hector SUV is all set to make its official debut in India later today. It will be the first offering from the Chinese-owned British brand in the country and will be positioned as a tech and feature laden offering. The MG Hector is a premium compact SUV and will be one of the first cars in India to get the connected car features. The SUV has been teased multiple times now, while the exterior was revealed recently in images. In fact, production of the Hector also commenced earlier this month at the automaker's new facility in Halol, Gujarat and will see about 75 per cent of local content going in. MG will be revealing the interior and technical specifications on its first offering for India at the event today, while the market launch is still sometime away.

Also Read: MG Hector: What To Expect

MG Hector: Exterior Design

With respect to the design, the MG Hector looks premium and well-equipped, offering features like low-set LED projector headlamps, a larger black mesh grille, high mounted LED daytime running lamps and a wide central airdam. The grille and the headlamps assembly are bordered by brushed silver inserts, which in the case of the top-end model will be chrome.

The MG Hector will also be one of the first connected cars to be launched in India equipped with the i-Smart next-generation system. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) based completely integrated solution combines software, hardware, connectivity, services and application and comes with advanced features like - smart application, built-in Apps, Real-Time Navigation, Remote Location, Geo-Fencing, Emergency Response and much more. It also comes with pre-loaded apps including TomTom IQ Maps, Gaana Premium, and AccuWeather app, in addition to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Like a smartphone, the system also over-the-air (OTA) downloads function to keep the software up-to-date.

Power on the new MG Hector is expected to from a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.0-litre diesel engine. The latter being the Fiat-sourced oil burner that was introduced in the Jeep Compass. Transmission options could include both manual and automatic option. The Hector will also compete against the Compass in the segment, while also locking horns against the Hyundai Tucson, the upcoming Kia SP2i SUV, Hyundai Creta and the likes.

Catch all the Lives Updates from the MG Hector Unveil here:

May 15, 2019
MG Hector Unveil: Manufacturing
The MG manufacturing facility in Halol will be capable to produce at least 80,000 cars per year after an initial investment of Rs. 2,000 crore.

The automaker plans to invest over Rs. 5,000 crore over the next five years in the country.


May 15, 2019
MG Hector Unveil: Manufacturing
The MG Hector will see a high level of local content and according to the company that number stands at 75 per cent, which hints at a very competitive pricing on the new compact SUV.

May 15, 2019
MG Hector Unveil: Manufacturing

MG's parent company SAIC  has set up new manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat. This was previously the General Motors plant but was later bought out by the Chinese automaker and will be churning out MG cars in the future.

The new plant underwent a massive upgrade exercise and now includes an assembly line, new press shop, new body shop, new parts distribution centre, testing track and a training facility, all of which was set-up within 18 months.

The first product to be rolled out from the facility is the Hector Compact SUV.

May 15, 2019
MG Hector Unveil
MG Hector will also be one of the first connected cars to be launched in India and will come with a new advanced connectivity technology called i-Smart next-generation system. It's an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based completely integrated solution that combines software, hardware, connectivity, services and application.

May 15, 2019
MG Hector Unveil
The MG Hector has been teased for a while now. The car was spotted testing across the length and breadth of the country.

May 15, 2019
MG Hector Unveil
Hello and welcome to the Unveil blog for the MG Hector compact SUV.

The Chinese-owned British automaker is all set to launch its first offering in India that has been positioned as the country's first car with artificial intelligence.

The event today will be revealing a lot about the all-new offering, so make sure to keep watching this space for all the exciting updates.