Friday, July 11, 2025

2021 MG Hector Facelift Launched In India

Latest Update (06 Feb): Morris Garages has recently increased the prices of Hector & Hector Plus SUVs by up to Rs 10,000. Click here to know the revised prices

MG Motors has launched the mid-life updated version of the Hector SUV in India. Prices of the new MG Hector facelift starts from Rs 12.89 lakh and touches all the way to Rs 18.33 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec variant. Compared to the previous model, the facelifted Hector gets minor cosmetic updates and feature additions.

Variants

Like the previous model, The 2021 MG hector is available in four trims: Style, Super, Smart, and Sharp. Here are the ex-showroom prices:-

Petrol 

Old Price (Pre-facelift)

New Price (Facelift)

Premium

Style (Petrol)

Rs 12.84 lakh

Rs 12.90 lakh

Rs 6,000

Super (Petrol)

Rs 13.64 lakh

Rs 13.89 lakh

Rs 25,000

Smart DCT (Petrol)

Rs 16 lakh

Rs 16.42 lakh

Rs 42,000

Sharp DCT (Petrol)

Rs 17.56 lakh

Rs 18 lakh

Rs 44,000

Super (Petrol-Hybrid)

Rs 14.22 lakh

Rs 14.40 lakh

Rs 18,000

Smart (Petrol-Hybrid)

Rs 15.32 lakh

Rs 15.66 lakh

Rs 34,000

Sharp (Petrol-Hybrid)

Rs 16.64 lakh

Rs 17 lakh

Rs 36,000

Style (Diesel)

Rs 14 lakh

Rs 14.21 lakh

Rs 21,000

Super(Diesel)

Rs 15 lakh

Rs 15.31 lakh

Rs 31,000

Smart (Diesel)

Rs 16.50 lakh

Rs 16.92 lakh

Rs 42,000

Sharp (Diesel)

Rs 17.89 lakh

Rs 18.33 lakh

Rs 44,000

All prices, ex-showroom Delhi. 

As the above table indicates, the prices of Hector SUV has been increased by up to Rs 44,000. 

2021 MG Hector Facelift- How it is different from the previous model?

Morris Garages made its India debut in June 2019 with the Hector SUV, and in less than 2 years the brand has brought down its facelift version, probably due to rising competition. The new MG Hector facelift has received minor esthetical updates & some new convenience features.

The changes on the outside include new chrome studded grille, redesigned 18-inches dual-tone alloy wheels (against previous 17-inch units), and skid plates at both ends. The brand has also replaced the red strip connecting the tail lamps, with a glossy black garnish. Apart from this, the brand has also introduced a new Starry blue paint scheme with the Hector, which was earlier limited to the Hector Plus only. 

On the inside, the dashboard layout remains unchanged. However, it gets a new dual-tone black-cream cabin theme, instead of the older all-black color scheme. It gives the cabin a more spacious & premium feel. 

New Features

MG has also given the car some new features such as ventilated front seats, remote control via smartwatch, a wireless mobile charger, auto-dimming internal rearview mirror (IRVM), USB port on the passenger side, and a less transparent sunroof cover.

Besides this, MG Hector's virtual assistant will now also understand 31 Hinglish voice commands to operate various functions of the car. Here is the complete list:-

S.No

Function

Command

1

Play radio

Radio chalao

2

Radio Bajao

3

Switch on AM/play AM

AM  chalao

4

Play FM radio/play FM

FM Bajao/

5

FM Chalao

6

Next station

Agla Radio Station

7

Previous station

Pichla Radio Station

8

Increase the volume

Volume up

Volume badhao

9

Volume down

Volume Kam Karo

10

Open the sunroof

Sunroof Kholo

11

Khul Ja Sim Sim

12

Close the sunroof 

Sunroof Band Kar do

13

AC on, please

auto AC on

AC on kardo

14

AC off, please

auto AC off

AC Band Kar do

15

Temperature up

Temperature badha do

16

Mujhe Thand Lag Rahi hai 

17

Cooldown

temperature down

Temperature kum kar do

18

Mujhe Garmi lag rahi hai 

19

Increase fan speed

Fan speed badha do 

20

Decrease fan speed

Fan Speed Kam Kar do

21

Next song

Agla Gaana

22

Previous song

Pichla Gaana

23

Play favorite song

Mere Waale Gaane Baja do

24

Switch to navigation

Navigation Chalao

25

Find a gas station/petrol pump

Petrol Pump Dhundho

26

Find hospital

Hospital Dhundho

27

Find restaurant

Restaraunt Dhundho

28

Go home

Ghar Chalo

29

Go to office

Office Chalo

30

Kaam Par Chale

31

Play Music

Music Chalao

The other notable features of the MG Hector SUV include a 10.4-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Infinity sound system, connected car technology, semi-digital instrument cluster, cruise control, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, ambient lighting, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, puddle lamp, heated ORVM, auto headlamps, cornering front fog lamps, electric parking brakes, etc.

On the safety front, the MG Hector gets up to 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist (BA), rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, disc brakes on all four wheels, tyre pressure monitoring system, hill hold control, traction control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, seat belt reminder, high-speed alert system, and speed sensing auto door lock, etc.

2021 MG Hector – Engine & Gearbox

Mechanically, there are no changes. The Hector facelift retains the same set of engine options: a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol with 48V mild-hybrid technology, and a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel. The engine specifications are as follows: – 

2021 MG Hector

Petrol

Petrol-Hybrid

Diesel

Engine

1.5-litre turbocharged 

1.5-litre turbocharged unit with 48V mild-hybrid system

2.0-litre Turbocharged

Power

143PS

143PS

170PS

Torque

250Nm

250Nm

350Nm

Gearbox options

6-speed manual or DCT automatic

6-speed manual

6-speed manual

Competitors

In the mid-size SUV segment, the facelifted MG Hector resumes its competition with the likes of Tata Harrier (Rs. 13.84 – 20.30 lakh), and Mahindra XUV500 (Rs. 13.57 – 19.30 lakh. However, as per its price range, some of its variants are put on par with Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos

Author's Take

The MG Hector is the best selling mid-size SUV since its India debut in 2019. The launch of facelifted Hector indicates the brand's serious efforts to outlive more strongly in the rising competition. Although the cosmetic changes are minor, they are noticeable and giving the SUV a refreshing look.

The 2021 MG Hector not only looks more attractive than before but also has become a more mature product with the introduction of new features. 

MG Hector Facelift – First Impression

New MG Hector Facelift 2021 | Gagan Choudhary

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