MG Hector Plus 6-seater Unveiled At Auto Expo 2020

• The Hector 6-seater comes with a handful of styling updates to differentiate it from the standard SUV.
• It utilises the Hector 5-seater’s powertrain.
• The Hector 6-seater is expected to launch in India by mid-2020.
• It’s expected to be priced around Rs 1 lakh more than the standard model.

MG Motor India has taken the wraps off the Hector Plus 6-seater SUV at Auto Expo 2020. It could be MG’s third car for India after the Hector 5-seater and ZS EV. The Hector Plus comes with a handful of changes that help it differentiate from the standard model. Let’s take a closer look, shall we? 

The biggest change in the Hector Plus is in the middle row. It comes with aircraft-style captain seats that replaces the standard model’s bench seats. Further, it comes with third row seats which improve its practicality. That said, boot space in the Hector 6-seater takes a hit as both models measure the same in all aspects.

	MG Hector 6-seater	MG Hector
Length	4655mm	4655mm
Width	1835mm	1835mm
Height	1760mm	1760mm
Wheelbase	2750mm	2750mm
Boot Space	NA	587 litres

 

Visually, the Hector Plus’ silhouette is identical to the standard model. However, it gets a handful of updated design elements that differentiate it from the standard model. The front end comes with a new grille, DRLs and LED headlamps. The Hector Plus' profile is similar to the current version while the rear now comes with new LED tail lamps and a sportier bumper. Overall, the design is far cleaner than the Hector 5-seater.

Note: MG Hector 5-seater's dashboard used for representational purposes.

Inside, the Hector Plus' dashboard and feature list are identical to the standard model. However, it comes with a new interior colour black-brown coloyur scheme. Feature highlights include a 10.4-inch infotainment system, i-SMART 2.5 connected car tech, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, climate control, an Infinity sound system, a coloured multi-info display as well as cruise control.  Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera, parking sensors as well as electronic stability program. 

Under the hood, the Hector Plus 6-seater utilises the same powertrains as the 5-seater. Here’s a detailed spec table:

The Hector Plus 6-seater is expected to launch in India by mid-2020. When launched, expect it to be priced Rs 1 lakh more than the standard model, which starts from Rs 12.73 lakh (Ex-showroom). The Hector 6-seater will lock horns with the Mahindra XUV500 and Tata Gravitas.