MG Motor India has announced a Rs 95,000 price cut for the entry-level Style variant of the Hector SUV, bringing its starting price down to Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the second price cut for Hector in the last two months. In addition, the company has also introduced two new variants to its lineup – Shine Pro and Select Pro, replacing the Shine and Smart variants, respectively.
Here’s a look at its revised price list: –
MG Hector Variants | Petrol-MT | Petrol-CVT | Diesel-MT |
Style | Rs 13.99 lakh | – | – |
Shine Pro | Rs 16 lakh | Rs 17 lakh | Rs 17.70 lakh |
Select Pro | Rs 17.30 lakh | Rs 18.49 lakh | Rs 18.70 lakh |
Smart Pro | Rs 18.24 lakh | – | Rs 20 lakh |
Sharp Pro | Rs 19.70 lakh | Rs 21 lakh | Rs 21.70 lakh |
Savvy Pro | Rs 21.95 lakh | – | – |
MG Hector Shine Pro, Selecr Pro Variants – What’s New?
- To start with, the petrol version of the Shine Pro is up to Rs 44,000 more affordable than the now-discontinued Shine petrol trim. On the other hand, its diesel iteration is Rs 20,000 more expensive than the outgoing Shine diesel.
- Compared to the outgoing Shine variant, the new MG Hector Shine Pro variant is better loaded, with features like LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, sequential turn indicators, 17-inch alloy wheels, front & rear fog lamps, 7-inch digital driver’s display, 1 14-inch infotainment with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charger, push-button start, single-pane electric sunroof, 6-speaker sound system, and cruise control.
- Speaking of the new Hector Select Pro variant, it is priced up to Rs 25,000 higher than the outgoing Smart variant.
- Placed above the new Shine Pro variant, the Select Pro trim offers larger 18-inch alloys, panoramic sunroof, connected car tech, 8-speaker sound system with woofer & amplifier and LED reading lights inside.
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Any Mechanical Changes?
No, MG hasn’t made any changes underneath the hood. The Hector continues to be powered by the same 143PS 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and 170PS 2-litre turbocharged diesel engine as earlier, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. The gasoline motor also gets an optional CVT automatic transmission.
Competitors
In the mid-size SUV segment, the MG Hector faces competition from the Tata Harrier, 5-seater variants of Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass.
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