MG Hector Plus

Model launch date:

The BS6 Phase 2-compliant MG Hector Plus was launched in India in April 2023.

Variants:

The MG Hector Plus is available in five variants – Smart, Smart EX, Smart Pro, Sharp Pro, and Savvy Pro.

Feature list:

The MG Hector Plus is available as a six-seater or a seven-seater. With the 2023 update, it gets a modern face with a new grille design. 
The LED headlamps remain more or less unchanged but the LED tail lamps now get a new lighting signature.

The 18-inch alloy wheel design is the same as before. Apart from that, a new paint scheme called Dune Brown is now part of the update. The other colour options include Havana Grey, Candy White with Starry Black, Candy White, Glaze Red, Aurora Silver, and Starry Black.

On the inside, the updated interior’s highlight is the 14-inch touchscreen, which is bigger than the 10-inch screen offered before. It also gets a newer interface along with many new connectivity features. Moreover, Level 2 ADAS is now offered in the Hector Plus, which comes with 11 drive assist features.

Engine, performance and specifications:

Powertrain choices for the MG Hector Plus include a 1.5-litre petrol engine which produces 141bhp and 250Nm. It can be had with a six-speed manual as standard or a CVT automatic gearbox. On the other hand, the diesel engine is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit producing 169bhp and 350Nm paired to a six-speed manual. It does not get an automatic unit. Both these engines comply with the BS6 Phase 2 emission norms.

Safety:

The MG Hector Plus has not been tested for NCAP safety ratings yet.

Competition:

Competition for the MG Hector Plus includes the Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, and Mahindra Scorpio Classic.