MG Hector: features and variants detailed

• MG Hector will be offered in four variants: Style (base-spec), Super, Smart, Sharp (top-spec).

• Safety features such as ESP, traction control and hill hold control offered as standard.

• Comforts like panoramic sunroof, 360-degree view camera, power adjustable co-driver seat on top-spec variant only.

• Internet connected features for the 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment unit and remote controls available from Smart variant onwards.

• MG Hector to launch soon with prices expected to start from Rs 15 lakh. Bookings now open.

The MG Hector has been unveiled in full with all its details and specifications ahead of its June 2019 launch and we now have the variant-wise features as well. MG has started taking bookings for the Hector online and at various touchpoints across the country. It will be available with both petrol and diesel engines but the automatic transmission option will only be available with the petrol engine. There is a mild-hybrid petrol manual version on offer as well using a 48V lithium-ion battery. Here’s what the engine details are:

The four variants will be available with the following powertrain choices:

MG is offering the Hector in a total of five colour options: Aurora Silver, Candy White, Starry Black, Burgundy Red and Blaze Red. However, the base-spec Style is only available in white and silver, while the bright red colour is only offered from the Smart variant onwards.

First, here are the safety features that will offered across all variants of the MG Hector:

• Dual front airbags

• ABS with EBD and brake assist

• Reverse parking sensors

• ISOFIX child seat mounts

• Electronic stability program and vehicle stability management

• Traction control system

• Hill hold control

• Disc brakes on all four wheels

• Front occupant seatbelt reminders

• Front seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter

The variant-wise features of the upcoming Hector SUV are as follows:

Hector ‘Style’

MG Hector Style is the base-spec variant. It will be equipped with the following features:

Exterior - Roof rails, LED indicators on the ORVMs, halogen projector headlamps, steel wheels, roof rails, front and rear skid plates and rear spoiler.

Interior - Fabric upholstery, adjustable headrests for all seats, driver armrest and storage space, centre armrest with cupholders in the 60:40 split-folding rear seats and rear seat recline.

Comfort - Manual AC with rear AC vents, front and rear USB charging ports, 12V charging port, power adjustable outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs), tilt adjustable steering, keyless entry, rear wiper and washer.

Audio - 4 speakers audio system.

Hector ‘Super’

One step above, the Hector’s Super variant is better equipped. While the prices will be announced in June, in terms of features, this is the entry-variant one should consider. Here’s what it offers over the previous variant:

Safety - Rear parking camera, front parking sensors, cornering fog lamps

Exterior - LED tail lamps, LED rear fog lamps, silver alloys

Interior - Rear parcel curtain, chrome inside door handles

Comfort - Cruise control. Follow-me-home headlamps

Infotainment - 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility

Audio: 2 tweeters

Hector ‘Smart’

The Smart variant of the Hector is one step below the top variant while being the entry point for the petrol-automatic option. It offers the following features over the previous variants:

Safety - Side airbags for a total of four.

Comfort - Power folding ORVMs, tyre pressure monitoring system, push-button start-stop, telescopic steering adjustment and electronic parking brake (AT only)

Interior - Leather seats, six-way power-adjustable driver seat, leather wrapped steering wheel, chrome finish door armrest and LED reading lamps.

Exterior - 17-inch machine-cut alloys, LED front fog lamps, floating-light turn indicators, chrome finish on door handles and window beltline.

Audio - Infinity sound system with 4 speakers, 4 tweeters and a subwoofer

Technology - e-SIM internet connectivity with remote car operation through iSMART suite of connected apps.

Hector ‘Sharp’

This is the top-spec variant of the MG Hector mid-size SUV with all the bells and whistles. Here’s everything the upcoming Harrier rival has to offer on top of the previous variants:

Safety - Six airbags.

Interior - Four-way power adjustable front passenger seat.

Comfort - Panoramic sunroof, sunglass holder, heated ORVMs, rain-sensing wipers, an eight-colour ambient lighting, auto headlamps, 7-inch MID on the instrument cluster, powered tailgate and a 360-degree surround view camera.

The Hybrid Choice

MG will be offering the petrol-hybrid powertrain with the manual gearbox on the Hector’s Super, Smart and Sharp variants. This system adds engine idle start-stop, regenerative braking and E-Boost to the features list. The only thing you can’t have with the hybrid powertrain is the power-adjustable front passenger seat that is offered on the top-spec Sharp variant.

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