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.