MG Hector / MG Hector Price In India / Launch Date / Engine Specifications / Mileage / Interiors / Exteriors / Images / Features / Safety Features
MG Motors first product for the Indian market, a compact premium MPV will be named as the Hector. Based on the Baojun 530, the name Hector takes its inspiration from the Trojan warrior Prince Hector. This SUV is expected to be priced in-between the range of INR 15 lakh to INR 20 lakh. With this, it will compete against the likes of Tata Harrier, Jeep Compass and the Hyundai Tucson. Read more about it here.
MG Motors is going to manufacture this compact premium SUV in India itself at its plant based in Halol, Gujarat. The MG Hector is going to have 75% localization. Based on the automaker’s global platform, the Hector has been thoroughly re-engineered for the Indian market.
MG Hector- Price in India
| Expected Prices | INR 15 lakh – INR 20 lakh |
The Hector is going to compete against the likes of Tata Harrier, Jeep Compass and the Mahindra XUV5OO when it makes its debut in India. Since its fall in the segment of sub-premium compact SUVs, we are expecting the same to adorn a starting price tag of INR 15 lakh with the top-end variant retailing close to INR 20 lakh (ex-showroom). Anything more than this will make it unreasonable and might put a tag of ‘too expensive’ on it.
MG Hector- Launch Date
| Launch Date (expected) | Second Half 2019 |
Morris Garages have confirmed that the Hector is going to launch in India sometime during the mid-2019. As a result of this, it is going to come with an engine that is
MG Hector- Engine Specifications
| Petrol | Diesel | |
| Engine Type | 1.4-litre Multi-Air | 2.0-litre Multi-Jet |
| Power | 162 BHP | 170 BHP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Manaul/Auto | Manual/Auto |
The exact engine specifications of the Morris Garages Hector are yet to be revealed by the automaker. However, there have been a number of speculations stating that the Hector is going to come with a Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre, Multi-Jet unit. This engine is the same unit which currently performs its duty on the Jeep Compass. That said, the same engine will be available in its BS-VI guise in Hector. The power and torque figures of this engine are likely to stand at 170 BHP and 350 Nm respectively. This engine is going to be offered in a manual as well as automatic transmission options.
Details regarding the petrol engine of the MG hector are still a topic of debate. There is a chance that the automaker might use Fiat’s 1.4-litre, Multi-Air unit which currently powers the petrol derivative of the Jeep Compass. In
MG Hector- Mileage
| Petrol | Diesel | |
| Mileage | 12-14 KMPL | 16-18 KMPL |
Since the exact engine specifications of the Hector are still under the wraps, we cannot comment on this SUV’s exact fuel-efficiency figures. However, if speculations turn out to be true and this compact SUV arrives in India with the above-mentioned engine specifications then, going by that, we can say that the diesel derivative of the Hector is going to promise a fuel-efficiency figure of around 17-18 km/l. On the other hand, expect a fuel-efficiency figure of around 12-14 km/l from the petrol derivative of this SUV.
MG Hector- Dimensions
The MG Hector is based on the same underpinnings as that of the Baojun 530 sold in the Chinese market. Hence, in terms of its exterior measurements, this SUV is likely to match with the former. As a result of which, the Hector is likely to measure 4,655 mm in length, 1,835 mm in width and 1,760 mm in height. It is expected to come with a ground clearance of around 200 mm.
MG Hector- Exteriors
As mentioned before, the Hector is based on the the Baojun 530 as well as its American counterpart, the Chevrolet Captiva. Also taking into consideration the aesthetics of the test mules as well as the teaser images, it seems that all these three SUVs are going to have an exact same exterior design, give or take. Hence, this all-new Morris Garages SUV is going to come with a rather large silhouette, bigger than even the Honda CR-V. Up-Front you get LED daytime running lights mounted where the headlights are and they have been moved to sit alongside the fog-lamps. The side profile is not going to be a massive slab but an amalgamation of curves. As is the case for the rear fascia as well.
MG Hector- Interiors
The Hector is going to project itself as a premium SUV in the compact utility vehicle segment in India. Hence, we are expecting it to come with a plethora of creature comforts. it could come with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, all-leather upholstery, a soft-touch dashboard, leather wrapping on the gear knob as well as door trims among other up-market knick-knacks.
MG Hector- Features
In addition to having a premium cabin, the Hector is expected to get a host of features and then some more. Its kitty could include LED projector headlamps, LED tail-lamps, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control among other features.
- Projector Headlamps
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
- Automatic Headlamps
- Touchscreen Infotainment System
- Automatic Climate Control
- Multi-Functional Steering Wheel
- Apple car Play
- Android Auto
- Height Adjustable Driver’s Seat
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Keyless Entry
- Push Button Start-Stop
MG Hector- Safety Features
The safety features list of the MG Hector will include multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist to name a few.
- Dual Front Airbags
- Side And Curtain Airbags
- Reversing Parking Sensors
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Electronic Stability Program
- Traction Control
MG Hector- Competition
As mentioned before, the Hector will compete in the premium compact SUV segment in India. With an expected price tag of INR 15 Lakh to INR 20 Lakh, this all-new SUV will offer competition to the likes of Tata Harrier, Jeep Compass and Mahindra XUV5OO.
