The MG Hector is set to be launched with receive three engine options -- a petrol, a petrol hybrid and a diesel -- and four style variants
MG Motor India unveiled its Hector SUV on May 15 and the company is now getting ready to launch their internet-enabled car on June 27. Bookings had officially begun on June 4 for a token amount of Rs 50,000.
The MG Hector is set to be launched with receive three engine options -- a petrol, a petrol hybrid and a diesel -- and four style variants. The 1.5 litre-petrol engine will churn out 143 PS of power and 250 Nm of peak torque. The hybrid will use a 48V system, which could potentially be used for functions such as regenerative braking, engine start-stop and torque fill.
The diesel on the other hand will be a two-litre FCA Multijet motor producing 173 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque. This is the same engine as on the Tata Harrier and the Jeep Compass. Powertrain options come in both manual and automatic, but only the manual will be available on all trims. The DCT petrol will, however, be available only on the top spec Hector.
Style variants include Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. The MG Hector is an internet-enabled car and while the base variant will get a few standard safety features, true connectivity comes with the Super trim.
The SUV gets a 10.4-inch touchscreen centre console. This will have sim-based internet connectivity to allow for various functions -- live navigation, internet-based entertainment such as music, apps and a voice command system -- previously available only via a smartphone. The car also gets OTA updates and is 5G ready.
The MG Hector will be available as a five-seater upon launch and will rival the likes of the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV500 and the Jeep Compass. Pricing details have yet to be announced, but is expected to be in the range of Rs 13 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom).Subscribe to Moneycontrol Pro and gain access to curated markets data, exclusive trading recommendations, independent equity analysis, actionable investment ideas, nuanced takes on macro, corporate and policy actions, practical insights from market gurus and much more.
