MG has been on a bit of a roll lately with a ton of launches already this year. It started the year with updated Hector, Hector Plus 6- seater and newly launched Hector Plus 7-seater. After going past the Hecots fest, MG turned its attention towards the EV car market and launched to updated ZS EV in India. This makes sense because MG wants to cash in on all the opportunities that come their way. In the EV car market, MG ZS EV is the second highest-selling EV in the country after Tata Nexon EV. Hence, to stay in the competition and keep the product fresh, EV received an upgrade. And quickly following that, MG has launched the CVT transmission for all its Hector variants (Hector and Hector plus). Now, the Hector family has a DCT, CVT and of course, manual gearbox options. This makes the Hector family extremely flexible in terms of the seating arrangement, transmission options and powertrain alternatives. That is exactly what MG wanted, to make it easy for customers to choose any variant with as many options as possible. Let us take a look at the overview of the MG Hectors products after the update.
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2021 MG Hector Family – Transmissions and Features
The updated versions of the Hector include regular – seat Hector, 6-seat Hector Plus and 7-seat Hector plus. All three products come with petrol and diesel powertrains and multiple transmission options. The petrol variants of all the three can be had with either a manual transmission or a DCT automatic or a CVT automatic. This is done in order to fulfill everyone’s requirements. If someone is looking for a smooth ride with a stable fuel economy, he/she can opt for the newest CVT transmission. However, if someone wants a more spirited and sporty driving experience, without the hassle of operating the clutch he/she can go for the DCT automatic gearbox. If, however, someone is old school and wants full control of the drive and doesn’t mind using the clutch pedal regularly, he/she has the option of a manual gearbox. The addition of CVT has made the Hector range for everyone.
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Apart from that, the key additions in the features list with the new Hectors include new Thermo Pressed Front Chrome Grille, dual-tone 18-inch alloys, Gun Metal Grey Front and Rear Skid Plates and redesigned Rear Tailgate Garnish. On the interior there is an option of choosing between Champagne and Black Theme, All Black Theme or Sepia Brown Theme, Ventilated Seats, Wireless Charging and update i-Smart Connected Car Tech with Hinglish Voice Commands, External Wi-fi Connectivity and Smartwatch Compatibility. It stays true to its Internet Car tag.
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2021 MG Hector Family – Engines and Prices
The 2021 MG Hector remains similar to the last model when it comes to engine options. It still comes with either a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with the option of hybrid powertrain for added efficiency, making 143PS and 250Nm. The 2.0-litre diesel makes 170PS and 350Nm. The diesel only comes with a manual transmission. The prices of the Hector start from Rs 12.89 lakh to Rs 18.42 lakh, ex-showroom. The Hector Plus 6-seater ranges between Rs 15.99 lakh and Rs 19.22 lakh, ex-showroom. The Hector Plus 7-seater costs Rs 13.34 lakh and Rs 18.42 lakh, ex-showroom. The rivals of the Hector include Tata Harrier, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta.
