The upcoming new MG Hector SUV is getting ready for its launch in India. The Hector SUV will be the first offering from the British automaker in India. The Morris Garages Hector was recently officially opened in the country. MG Motors has opened pre-launch reservations for the SUV earlier this month while it is offered for test drives from June 15 onwards.
MG Motors India has already revealed the full engine specifications as well as dimension details of the Hector midsize SUV during its formal unveiling. Let’s briefly look at the details:
The new Morris Garages Hector will be a premium midsize SUV model that will come equipped with a host of premium features, safety equipment and the latest technologies. It will offer some of the segment’s first features and will be offered in both petrol and diesel versions in India. It will also be offered in a mild hybrid option on the gasoline version that will provide great fuel economy along with lower emissions.
Powertrains
The gasoline-powered MG Hector is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that will come in a regular version and a 48V mild-hybrid system option. Petrol variants will be mated to a 6-speed DCT gearbox. The mild hybrid system is said to improve the fuel efficiency of the gasoline engine using technologies such as the engine start/stop system and regenerative braking system. The mild hybrid system will also offer additional torque for better acceleration in slow traffic conditions.
On the other hand, the Hector diesel will be packed into the same 2.0-liter oil burner that fills the bill in the popular Jeep Compass. The Fiat-sourced diesel engine will be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Below are the details of the powertrains of the MG Hector SUV:
MG Hector Gasoline:
Engine – 1.5L Gasoline
Power – 141 hp
Torque – 230Nm
Transmission – 6-speed MT / DCT (AT) / 6-speed Hybrid
MG Hector Diesel:
Engine – 2.0L
Power – 167 hp
Torque – 350Nm
Transmission – 6-speed MT
Dimensions
The Morris Garages Hector SUV will reportedly be available for sale in India in four models. It is said to be presented as a 5-seater SUV at launch. However, a 7-seater version will likely be offered at a later date. The 5-seater Hector is quite a large SUV for a mid-size SUV model. It will offer abundant interior space to comfortably accommodate 5 occupants. The SUV will also provide 587 liters of boot space, which MG claims will be segment best.
Following are the dimension details of the upcoming new MG Hector India :
Measurements – MG Hector
Length – 4655mm
Width – 1835mm
Height – 1760mm
Wheelbase – 2750mm
Ground clearance – 192mm
The new Morris Garages Hector mid-size premium SUV is expected to launch in the Indian car market with a starting price range of around Rs 15 lakhs. After its launch in the country, the Hector will compete with some very popular and well-established SUV models, including the Jeep Compass, Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV500 and Hyundai Tucson.