MG Hector SUV launched in India at Rs 12.18 lakhs

New Delhi : MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd, the Indian division of the iconic British carmaker now owned by China’s SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd, on Friday launched its much anticipated SUV Hector in the Indian market. Starting at ₹12.18 lakh, the Hector comes in four variants—Style, Super, Smart and Sharp— and a total of 11 configurations.
The SUV will be in direct competition with other rivals Mahindra XUV500, Tata Harrier, Jeep Compass, Hyundai Creta and the upcoming Kia Seltos.
MG Hector price in India
Style
Petrol MT: ₹12,18,000
Diesel MT: ₹13,18,000
Super
Petrol MT: Rs 12,98,000
Petrol Hybrid MT: ₹13,58,000
Diesel MT: ₹14,18,000
Smart
Petrol Hybrid MT: ₹14,68,000
Petrol DCT: ₹15,28,000
Diesel MT: ₹15,48,000
Sharp
Petrol Hybrid MT: ₹15,88,000
Petrol DCT: ₹16,78,000
Diesel MT: ₹16,88,000
In terms of specifications, the 1.5-litre turbo-charged petrol engine delivers 143 PS power at a peak torque of 250 Nm and is available in both manual and automatic transmissions. Its 2.0-litre diesel engine delivers 170 PS at a peak torque of 350 Nm, with best-in-class fuel efficiency. The 48V hybrid option with the petrol variant is available only in a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The Hector comes with a five-seat configuration and comes with a 587-litre boot.
The car will come in five colour options - Starry Black, Coloured Glaze Red, Burgundy Red, Aurora Silver and Candy White.
The Hector is manufactured at MG Motor's ₹2,200-crore facility at Halol in Gujarat.