MG Uses Auto Expo Platform To Launch Facelifted Hector SUV Range

• Facelifted MG Hector priced between Rs 14.73 lakh and Rs 20.78 lakh. 

• Updated three-row Hector Plus costs between Rs 17.50 lakh and Rs 22.43 lakh. 

• Design changes include a redesigned grille and new connected tail lamps. 

• Redesigned cabin now houses a larger 14-inch touchscreen. 

• Top feature additions are ADAS, more connected tech and auto-activating indicators. 

• No changes made to the mechanicals. 

MG Motor India has launched the facelifted version of the Hector and Hector Plus SUVs at Auto Expo 2023. Both SUVs come packed with a refreshed exterior, a brand-new dashboard and plenty of new feature additions. And unlike before, where the Hector Plus had minor styling differentiators, this time around, both models look nearly similar. Here are all the details of these SUVs, starting from the price:

Price

The top-spec facelifted Hector comes at a premium of Rs 11,000 over the top-spec pre-facelift version.

Design

Both SUVs have noticeable changes on their exterior. At the front profile, you’ll see a new chrome diamond-studded grille with split LED headlamps like before. No changes have been made at all to the SUVs’ side profile. However, from the back, the tail lamps of both SUVs are now connected by a LED strip.

The new Hectors are offered in seven colour options: six monotone and one dual-tone. The monotone shades comprise Havana Grey, Candy White, Glaze Red, Aurora Silver, Starry Black and Dune Brown. The SUVs are also available in a White and Black dual-tone colour option.

Features

Inside, both MG SUVs get a redesigned cabin with an even larger 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system taking centre stage. It also gets a redesigned gear lever and lower centre console, considering the screen now takes up most of the real estate on the dashboard. And there are plenty of new features too.

Top new features include the larger touchscreen display, new digital driver’s display, multi-colour ambient lighting and ADAS features like lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. Bits that have been retained from before include ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera.

Powertrain

When it comes to the powertrains, nothing has changed. Both cars come with the same powertrains as before, except for the missing mild-hybrid engine option. Both units get a six-speed manual transmission as standard and the petrol engine also comes with an eight-step CVT.

Rivals

The facelifted MG Hector Plus competes against the Tata Safari, Toyota Innova Hycross and the Hyundai Alcazar, and the facelifted MG Hector is a rival to the Tata Harrier, Jeep Compass, Mahindra XUV700 and Scorpio N.