[manpreetsj]

Originally Posted by VinsWagen

Is there any automatic Diesel on the cards? Or will it just be a cosmetic facelift?

Highly doubt they will introduce it. In most forums MG keeps mentioning that it is focused on Petrol engines and no plans for diesel AT.

I wish MG replaces current petrol turbo GM engine with newly developed 1.5L turbo engine (by MG motors itself) which has higher power figures and higher mileage. This new engine has been introduced in China in latest SUVs of MG. Maybe it will take generation change to introduce it.

[coolkurt]

Originally Posted by Carma2017

One of my friend's Gloster just stops displaying stuff on the awesome screen after around 3-4 hours of continuous driving!! I guess the thing overheats or something.

Might be something specific to that Gloster. I've completed 72000 Kms on my Hector Diesel in 2.5 years and I've pretty much faced no problems whatsoever. This includes long frequent road trips to the mountains as well.

Don't really like the facelifted front though. The current model has a lot more character. Tbh, the front is the only solid angle that actually works for it.

[manpreetsj]

Originally Posted by coolkurt

Don't really like the facelifted front though. The current model has a lot more character. Tbh, the front is the only solid angle that actually works for it.

Good to hear positive feedback on Hector. I have booked one and waiting for facelift version which may bring in much modern interiors with less laggy screens (as per autocar)

On facelift leaked images, i will suggest to take it with bucket load of salt. The leaked image is of Almaz RS Pro, most likely being tested for ADAS. Also the number plate in the image looks morphed. This could be some Indonesian picture posted in India as a clickbait.

The actual facelift may actually be much different if you refer to other leaks till date. It looks like more of a blend of Mexican Captiva and larger grill of Hector Plus (or even new Indonesian Creta). Also tail light of Hector is expected to be connected one, just like in Tiguan, Tucson. (As posted earlier by someone in this thread)

[Cresterk]

Originally Posted by manpreetsj

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On facelift leaked images, i will suggest to take it with bucket load of salt. The leaked image is of Almaz RS Pro, most likely being tested for ADAS. Also the number plate in the image looks morphed. This could be some Indonesian picture posted in India as a clickbait.




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Very good eye. That number plate on the non-camouflaged car is definitely a photoshop job.

[manpreetsj]

In continuation of my previous post, I am expecting facelift to look somewhat like this (picture below) and not like Wuling Almaz.

[manpreetsj]

Only if company was listening! -

MG Hector's Petrol engine is one sourced from GM owned Daewoo (Daewoo STEC III LJO 1.5L). This engine has been in use in many cars globally since last 5 years. We all know it's shortcomings, especially in as massive car like Hector, which makes it seem less powerful and still be more hungry for fuel.

My only hope is that MG should replace it with GM's 1.5 L 15C4E SGE I4 turbo, recently introduced in MG5 Scorpio, MG 6PRO and MG One SUV. This engine is capable of churning out the maximum power is 181 hp (133Kh) and peak torque of 285 Nm. Also it is compatible with Bosch CVT GB used in Hector.

The reviewers of above cars have confirmed fuel economy of this new engine is close to 16kmpl, much better than current 7-9kmpl.

This engine can solve for power and mileage issues of Hector and make it flawless!

[nimbus1]

Wanted to add this piece of information regarding Hector's wireless charging (read not charging) issue with iPhone 12 and above i.e. phones which has the camera bump.

During my 30K service I caught up with the advisor and asked him if the wireless charging issue is present in the new Hectors (i.e. 2023 models and I own the 2021 facelift model) and the answer was "Yes, it is there" and it is due to the camera bump which causes a gap between the wireless charging pad and the phones.

To my surprise he mentioned this is the case with all manufactures and iPhone models with this design. The next thing that came to my mind was how to solve this and while searching the internet I came across these cases from "Spigen" which levels the back of iPhone completely and it costs north of 2K.

Then I was anyway planning to get a wireless charger as I have recently got a Carlinkit as a gift for the 30K milestone (Yeah I wanted to go wireless desperately). So a leap of faith and I bought the case, after all nothing beats the joy of using a feature that you were advertised and you bought and something you have not been able to use for 2Yrs.

To my surprise the phone started charging, no more error messages saying there is something between the charger and the device. Hence wanted to share this with the community so that you also get to use this feature.

https://www.amazon.in/Spigen-Tough-A...%2C217&sr=8-10