[TusharK]

Images of the Baojun 530 facelift have surfaced online. It shares its underpinnings with the MG Hector that has recently gone on sale in India.



According to the spy images, the updated Baojun 530 is likely to get a redesigned grille and new LED daytime running lights, with what appears to be a silver strip in the centre. The headlamp pods have been redesigned and look almost similar to the Tata Harrier. The dual-tone front bumper has a black lip and a silver skid plate.



In the side profile, the facelift version looks similar to the present model. It has blacked-out B and C-pillars and silver roof rails. The SUV has plastic cladding around the wheel arches and along the door sills. Moving to the rear, unlike the Hector, the Baojun 530 doesn't have the red strip on the boot lid. The tail light design has also been retained, but the rear bumper has been updated. It has silver inserts and houses new reflectors, rear fog lamp and reverse light. Besides this, the car has a rear spoiler and a shark fin antenna.



Reports suggest that in China, the Baojun 530 is likely to be offered with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual and continuously variable transmission (CVT).



Source: Indian Autos Blog

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[rahul_goyal]

Rear profile looks much better in the facelift.

I'm sure MG knew that a facelift is under works, then why bring the old version to India?

I don't expect this facelift to hit our shores.

[sandygordon]

Pardon my design ignorance
Looks like a DC job on a Taxa Hexa
Rear does look more neater

[GTO]

Definitely looks cleaner than the one launched here, but it doesn't have bling (which is one of the reasons behind the Hector's popularity). Also, I'll hold my opinion on the pictures as overall, the Hector has oddball proportions. I doubt it could ever wear clothes that appeal to my eyes, facelift or no facelift.

[NAVREVV]

MG? Cheated Indian customers?

[bigron]

Not the news you want to hear when you have just launched a brand new car in the brand new market. These pinstripe lights are definitely the flavor of the season. It looks like a hash of a few cars.

[wheelguy]

2020 MG Hector spied with new headlight, tail light at Ahmedabad.

Source: Rushlane

[ashis89]

Originally Posted by wheelguy

2020 MG Hector spied with new headlight, tail light at Ahmedabad.

Source: Rushlane

The redesigned rear faux skid plate and those fake exhaust are the most welcome change in this facelift. I hope this facelifted bumper is a direct fit in the existing model and can be a mod for existing users. All other changes are evolutionary and look good.

Those wheels still disappoint though. I was wondering if the missing alloy lip (blacked out) makes it look smaller than it actually is. The alloys on the lower variants look more proportionate on the car overall.

[Turbo yoda]

Isnt it too early for a facelift?. I'm sure current owners won't be happy .

[Shashwat.75]

I feel this not a facelift for the existing Hector but instead the upcoming 6 seater version of the same. Because as pointed out in various reports, the differences between hector and its 6 seater version will be similar those between ertiga and XL6 i.e a pair of new headlights,taillights and a new name

[procrastinator]

Pardon me If I missed it.

Is the thread about MG or VW?

[ashutoshb]

I am sure the Indian version will be peppered by chrome bits, all over.

If they do launch the facelift next year, in my eyes, it would be commendable. MG has been different in its approach and I will not be surprised if they do it.

Here is a walkaround the facelifted version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbWpckV7psQ