MG Hector Launched Price Starts From Rs 1218 Lakh

• The MG Hector is priced from Rs 12.18 lakh to Rs 16.88 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
• Four variants are on offer -- Style, Super, Smart and Sharp.
• It is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol and a 2.0-litre diesel
• The 1.5-litre petrol motor is also offered with a 48V mild-hybrid system.

. Priced from Rs 12.18 lakh to Rs 16.88 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the Hector is available in a total of four variants -- Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. Unveiled in the month of May, the Hector debuts as the first connected midsize SUV and has a lot riding on its shoulders for MG in India. Here's the detailed variant wise price list of the MG Hector:

Variants	1.5-litre Turbo Petrol	1.5-litre Turbo Petrol (Mild Hybrid)	2.0-litre Diesel
Style	Rs 12.18 lakh	NA	Rs 13.18 lakh
Super	Rs 12.98 lakh	Rs 13.58 lakh	Rs 14.18 lakh
Smart	NA	Rs 14.68 lakh	Rs 15.48 lakh
Smart DCT	Rs 15.28 lakh	NA	NA
Sharp	NA	Rs 15.88 lakh	Rs 16.88 lakh
Sharp DCT	Rs 16.78 lakh	NA	NA

All prices Introductory, ex-showroom India.

In terms of size, the MG Hector is the longest in the segment and boasts the longest wheelbase as well. But when it comes to width and height, the Hector falls short of the Tata Harrier and the Mahindra XUV500 respectively. However, it has the largest boot (587 litres) in the segment and by a fair margin at that.

	MG Hector	Tata Harrier	Mahindra XUV500	Jeep Compass	Hyundai Tucson
Length (mm)	4655	4598	4585	4395	4475
Width (mm)	1835	1894	1890	1818	1850
Height (mm)	1760	1706	1785	1640	1660
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2741	2700	2636	2670
Boot Space (Litres)	587	425	93 / 475*	438	513

The MG Hector comes loaded with features to take on its well-established rivals. Some highlights here include:

• 10.4-inch Infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• i-SMART connected-car tech
• Panoramic sunroof
• Electric tailgate
• 360-degree camera
• Front parking sensors

The top two variants of the SUV also come with MG's i-SMART connected-car tech. Featuring an embedded SIM which is 5G-ready in its infotainment system, it is connected to the internet and. This allows owners to access features like calling emergency services in case of a crash, vehicle status, remote control for the sunroof, tailgate, door lock, pre-cooling the cabin and more. The infotainment system is also capable of receiving OTA updates just like your smartphone.

Safety features on the Hector include six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program, traction control and hill hold assist. The i-SMART connected-car tech also comes with safety features like immobilising the car in case of a theft, setting a speed limit and geo fencing for when you hand over the car to the valet.

The MG Hector can be had with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol or a 2.0-litre diesel motor. The 1.5-litre petrol motor churns out 143PS of power and 250Nm of torque. It is also offered with a 48V mild-hybrid system which improves the fuel efficiency by 12 per cent, claims MG. It also provides torque boost. The 2.0-litre diesel motor, on the other hand, is from the Jeep Compass and puts out 170PS and 350Nm. While the petrol, mild-hybrid petrol and diesel come mated to a 6-speed manual, the 7-speed DCT can be had with the petrol only.

MG Hector	1.5-litre Turbo Petrol	1.5-litre Turbo Petrol (48V Mild-hybrid)	2.0-litre Diesel
Power (PS)	143PS	143PS	170PS
Torque (Nm)	250Nm	250Nm	350Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT/7-speed DCT	6-speed MT Only	6-speed MT Only
Fuel Efficiency	14.16kmpl/13.96kmpl (AT)	-----	17.41kmpl
Variants Available	Style (MT), Super (MT) / Smart (AT), Sharp (AT)	Smart and Sharp Only	Style, Super, Smart and Sharp

With an aggressive price tag, MG aims to take the segment by storm. The manufacturer has 120 centres across India and plans to expand that list to 250 by September 2019. The first units of the Hector will be delivered to customers on 29 June 2019. MG also wants to assure peace of mind for its customers, by offering 'MG Shield' which includes five free services, 24X7 Pulse hub assistance, 5 years/unlimited-km warranty and roadside assistance. There's also an assured buyback plan offered by our sister company Cardekho, where customers can trade in their Hector after 3 years and get 60 per cent of the value back. MG also offers various service packges at an additional cost for up to five years.

The Hector competes against the, Mahindra XUV500, Hyundai Tucson and the Jeep Compass, and its prices make it a really tempting proposition. We have already compared these models on paper, but do stay tuned for a real-world comparison of these SUVs.

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