2021 MG Hector Facelift Launched: Gets A Few Much Required Updates

• Facelifted Hector priced between Rs 12.90 lakh and Rs 18.33 lakh.
• Prices have been hiked by up to Rs 44,000.
• Comes with larger 18-inch alloy wheels and a redesigned grille.
• New features include ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger, and auto-dimming IRVM.
• Continues to utilise existing 1.5-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines.

Morris Garages has launched the facelifted Hector at Rs 12.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Though it’s a mild update, it comes just a year and a half after Hector's market introduction. The facelifted model gets minor cosmetic updates and feature additions. Here’s how it’s priced now:

All prices, ex-showroom

Prices of the Hector have been increased by up to Rs 44,000. The base-spec Sharp petrol variant has been the least affected. 

The main update on the outside comes in the form of larger 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels which give it a better stance than the outgoing model’s 17-inch units. The gaudy red strip connecting the tail lamps has been replaced by a gloss black trim. It now comes with the chrome-studded grille from the Hector Plus. 

While the dashboard layout remains unchanged, it gets a black-creme dual-tone colour scheme, instead of the older all-black. The lighter colours give it an airier and more premium feel. 

It gets new features such as ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger, auto-dimming IRVM, and Hinglish commands for the connected car tech. The 10.4-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Infinity sound system, panoramic sunroof, cruise control, automatic climate control, powered driver’s seat, and ambient lighting have been retained. Safety is taken care of by six airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and electronic stability control. 

No changes have been made under the hood. It continues to utilise the 170PS 2.0-litre diesel engine and the 143PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. A 6-speed manual transmission is offered as standard while the petrol motor can be specced with a dual-clutch automatic. The turbo-petrol manual engine comes with the option of a 48v mild-hybrid system. 

The facelifted Hector rekindles its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, and Mahindra XUV500.