MG Hector Special Anniversary Edition launched at Rs. 13.63 lakh
What's the story
MG Motor India has launched the limited-run special anniversary edition of its Hector SUV in India. The highlights of the car include a wireless smartphone charger, air purifier, and a Medklinn in-car kit. It is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. As for the pocket-pinch, it carries a price-tag of Rs. 13.63 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Here are more details.
Exteriors
MG Hector Special Anniversary Edition: At a glance
The MG Hector Special Anniversary Edition retains the design of the standard model, featuring a slightly-sloping roofline, a blacked-out grille surrounded by chrome elements, a sculpted bonnet, sleek LED headlamps, and a silvered skid plate. On the sides, the SUV is flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, and alloy wheels. Moreover, it has a wheelbase of 2,750mm and a ground clearance of 192mm.
Interiors
A peek inside the cabin
MG Hector Special Anniversary Edition has a 5-seater cabin, featuring a dual panoramic sunroof, air purifier, Medklinn in-car kit, a wireless phone charger, and a power steering wheel. The SUV packs a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for connected car technology, and a built-in voice assistant. For safety, there are airbags, auto parking assist, lane departure warning, emergency stop, and collision avoidance system.
Engine
Power and performance
The MG Hector Special Anniversary Edition gets two BS6-compliant engine options- 1.5-liter turbo-petrol and a 2.0-liter diesel. The Fiat-sourced diesel mill makes a maximum power of 168hp and a peak torque of 350Nm. Meanwhile, the petrol motor generates 141hp of maximum power and 250Nm of peak torque. Transmission duties on the vehicle are handled by a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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What about the pricing?
In India, the BS6-compliant MG Hector Special Anniversary Edition starts at Rs. 13.63 lakh for the petrol model, while the diesel variant is priced at Rs. 14.99 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom). The limited-edition car is up for grabs only in Super trim.