MG Hector has received a significant price hike. The popular SUV is now available with a starting price of Rs 15 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Until a few days ago, I would have pitched MG Hector as one of the best-priced SUVs this festive season. It offered a good value for money. Now, the company has announced a new price hike for the Hector SUV models. This disturbs the VFM equation a bit, although the car is still competitively priced. The popular SUV is now available with a starting price of Rs 15 Lakh (ex-showroom). In September this MG Motors announced a reduction in price. Now, it has hiked the price of MG Hector models by up to Rs 40,000. The Diesel models have seen a bigger price hike than the Petrol counterparts. Let’s take a closer look at the revised prices.
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MG Hector Revised Price List
The MG Hector comes in six variants – Style, Shine, Smart, Smart Pro, Sharp Pro, and Savvy Pro. You can choose from both petrol and diesel powertrain options. The price of the MG Hector Style Petrol and Savvy Pro Petrol variants has been increased by Rs 27,000. While the Shine Petrol variant has seen an increase of Rs 31,000, the Shine Diesel variant gets a Rs 31,000 price hike. On the other hand, the price of the Smart Pro Diesel and Sharp Pro Diesel has been increased by Rs 40,000. The Smart Pro Petrol and Sharp Pro Petrol are now costlier by Rs 35,000.
| Style Petrol | Rs. 27,000 |
| Shine Petrol | Rs. 31,000 |
| Smart Petrol | Rs. 35,000 |
| Smart Pro Petrol | Rs. 35,000 |
| Sharp Pro Petrol | Rs. 35,000 |
| Savvy Pro Petrol | Rs. 27,000 |
| Shine Diesel | Rs. 31,000 |
| Smart Diesel | Rs. 30,000 |
| Smart Pro Diesel | Rs. 40,000 |
| Sharp Pro Diesel | Rs. 40,000 |
MG Hector Specs
The MG Hector is powered by a BS6-compliant 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that offers 141bhp of peak power and 250Nm of maximum torque. For transmission, it is paired with a six-speed manual and a CVT unit. The company also offers a BS6-compliant 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine option that outputs 168bhp of maximum power and 350Nm of peak torque. For transmission, it is paired with a manual gearbox only. The mid-sized SUV comes in 5-seater and 6-seater versions.
Apart from India, the MG Hecto is also popular in multiple Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia. The popular SUV is sold in China as the Wuling Almaz. It boasts of a robust build, stylish design, and well-crafted interiors. Additional features include a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch fully digital driver display, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, multicoloured ambient lighting, and a motorised tailgate. Safety features on the car include up to six airbags, ADAS, Electronic stability control (ESC), and ABS with EBD.
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Author’s Note
The sudden shift in the price of MG Hector is in line with the pricing dynamics of Indian auto sector. While MG Motor India offers multiple models in different categories, the Hector SUV remains its most popular car. It competes with the likes of Mahindra XUV700, Tata Harrier, and Hyundai Alcazar. The new price adjustments are unlikely to affect the position of MG Hector in the market. The mid-size SUV market is showing healthy growth lately. Despite the arrival of new Tata Harrier/ Safari facelifts and Black Shark Edition Jeep Compass 4X2 AT version, the MG Motos seems confident that the Hector SUV will continue to stand out.
