The new Hector comes with a redesigned exterior and a completely revamped interior.

MG Motor India has released a teaser video showcasing the 2022 Hector’s interior.

The new Hector comes with a redesigned exterior and a completely revamped interior. The cabin features a dual-tone theme with ambient lighting. In the centre is a 14-inch Portrait infotainment system. The SUV also gets a 3-spoke steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster.

The 2022 Hector will also come with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), adding another layer of safety. This safety feature is likely to be offered on the top-spec 'Savvy' trim.

The new Hector will be mechanically identical to the outgoing model. It will continue to use the same 2.0-litre diesel, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre mild-hybrid powertrains.

The basic shape of the Hector's new grille is similar to the Hyundai Alcazar.

MG Motor India has released another teaser video of the next-generation Hector. The latest video reveals the SUV’s new front fascia.

The 2022 MG Hector gets a heavily revised front end. It has an expansive chrome grille with LED daytime running lights on either end. The basic shape of the grille is similar to the Hyundai Alcazar.

The new Hector also has a redesigned front bumper that houses large headlamp pods on either side. Also, note that the SUV appears to be equipped with a radar sensor for the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Inside, the 2022 Hector will get a 14-inch Portrait infotainment system and a redesigned dashboard and digital instrument cluster. The SUV is unlikely to receive any mechanical updates and will continue to use the same 2.0-litre diesel, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre mild-hybrid powertrains.

The 2022 MG Hector is also expected to get Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

MG has released the first teaser of the next-generation Hector. The image reveals the SUV’s new 14-inch Portrait infotainment system.

The new vertically oriented touchscreen is just one of the changes made to the Hector. The SUV is also expected to get a redesigned dashboard and a digital instrument cluster. On the outside, the updated model will receive a new front fascia featuring a larger grille.

Another major update will be the introduction of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This safety feature is likely to be offered on the top-spec Savvy trim.

Rumours suggest that the 2022 Hector could be launched by the end of the year. The SUV is unlikely to receive any mechanical updates. It will continue to use the same 2.0-litre diesel, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre mild-hybrid powertrains.

The Hector facelift could be launched by the end of 2022.

The MG Hector is scheduled to receive an update later this year. We’ve been told that the carmaker will share more information regarding the same with the media soon.

According to sources, the Hector facelift could be launched by the end of 2022. Rumours suggest that the price of the 'Sharp' variant could go up by Rs 2 lakh, while the top-spec 'Savvy' trim equipped with ADAS may demand a premium of Rs 2.5 - 3 lakh.

The Hector is expected to receive various updates, both on the exterior as well as the interior. One of the highlights of the car will be its new 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The SUV is unlikely to receive any mechanical updates. It will continue to use the same 2.0-litre diesel, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre mild-hybrid powertrains.

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The Hector EX is likely to be offered with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Earlier this month, MG launched EX variants of the Astor with fewer features. Now, reports suggest that MG might introduce the EX range on the Hector and Hector Plus.

Unlike the Astor, the Hector range is likely to get only one EX variant based on the Sharp trim. It will be positioned below the Sharp variant and could miss out on features such as traction control, hill hold control and electronic stability control.

Reports also suggest that the Hector EX is likely to be offered with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. This motor puts out 141 BHP and 250 Nm and is paired with either a 6-speed manual, CVT or a dual-clutch automatic transmission.

MG is also said to be planning to introduce the Hector facelift in India. The updated SUV could be launched this festive season.

Source: Carwale

The updated Hector will come with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

According to a media report, MG will launch the Hector facelift in India by Diwali.

The updated Hector is expected to get a redesigned front grille and tweaked headlamps and tail lights. The SUV is also likely to get minor interior updates, including a larger touchscreen infotainment system and a new instrument cluster.

The biggest update though will be the addition of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It was first introduced on the Astor and comes with features like Lane Assistance, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning.

The MG Hector facelift will be offered with the same set of engines as the current car. These include a 168 BHP 2.0-litre diesel, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 141 BHP and 250 Nm and a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid.

Source: Autocar India, CarblogIndia

A manufacturing defect with the piston seemed to be the culprit.

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Hello,

I Basant Kumar Naik, owner of a 1-year-old MG Hector bearing Reg. OD02BQ0063; would like to draw your attention to a very serious matter of a life and death situation while driving the vehicle (MG Hector). I along with my family was travelling to Bhubaneswar from Bhawanipatna which is nearly 400 km. After covering about 130 km at a speed of 80 km/h on the national highway, the vehicle stopped on its own, which might have put my whole family in a life and death situation where there was no coming back. Somehow by god's grace we all are still alive.

We immediately sort help by calling the showroom as well as the RSA. The vehicle was in no condition to drive cause the engine was vibrating like something I have never seen. We somehow managed to reach Bhubaneswar by cautiously driving for more than 8 hours, concerned it might happen again. After reaching Bhubaneswar, I sent the vehicle to the showroom to find the cause of the issue. After 3 days, by opening up the whole engine they found that the issue was caused due to a manufacturing defect with the piston which had broken on its own. There comes another risk which again has put me in danger as its a petrol engine and a broken piston could have caused a fire due to friction.

The showroom assured me they will change the part, but as of now I don’t want to change just the part, I either want a new vehicle or the whole engine to be replaced with a new one. As the whole engine has already been opened and its a defective one.

This is for your kind information and necessary action. Images attached.

Here's what BHPian Jeroen had to say on the matter:

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I don’t understand why it took them three days to figure out it was a broken piston? That sounds a bit odd to me?

How did they conclude it was a manufacturing defect?

I also don’t understand how the engine apparently stopped working altogether, but then afterwards vibrated? Ant it was driven for eight hours in this state? Was it started again and did it fire up? And then you drove it for eight hours with a broken piston?

I think there is more, much more, to this story. Would love to hear.

My guess, it overheated, cooled down and was restarted without fixing the problem, ultimately the piston broke. I can think of a few more scenarios, but driving an engine for straight hours, whilst it is vibrating and then concluding it’s a manufacturer if mistake seems to tell a story to me?

We need a lot more details before we can come to any kind of conclusions, I think

Before any esteemed members start drawing conclusions let’s just make sure we really understand what happened here.

Here's what BHPian mayankk had to say on the matter:

Something happened with the timing of my Tucson years ago, and the piston met the valves with a horrific clang. The immediate vibrations were so bad that the car was rolled to a halt in 10 metres and I only allowed it to get towed from there, in the middle of the road, to the mechanic.

I am surprised that this person ignored that and drove for eight hours! In that case, I will commend MG! What a fantastic engine block, that it survived.

In any case, following this thread to either have the other side told, or to be fairly warned as an owner.

Here's what BHPian ssjr0498 had to say on the matter:

My observations from the pictures of the block and some from my engine building experience!

I feel you can have a MIL for a "knock" or "detonation" there can't be a MIL for a piston failure!!

Also, to add to your points:

1. Engine oil was less or coolant was low - Possible
2. Engine started overheating during the journey - Block doesn't show head gasket failure, around any of the other 3 pistons
3. Piston was weak and gave way due to overheating - Possible that the piston had a casting flaw, but overheating doesn't look like the cause
4. Other pistons also got intermittently stuck due to poor lubrication and overheating- Again, doesn't look like overheating
5. Engine vibrating heavily at higher RPMs - Obviously with 1 cyl giving no power the imbalance in the engine was causing the vibrations
6. Owner drives in limp mode with low heat generation, avoiding stalling the engine. He may have taken a few breaks which further cooled the engine down.- I drove my honda with a broken ring land/cracked piston for over 110 km, the only symptom being that the crankcase breather was smoking!! No other issues whatsoever!
7. In essence, it may be possible that the last service was deficient and engine oil or coolant was not optimum when the journey was performed. A piston that endured a million fuel blasts on a 10k driven car, cannot break without any external(frictional) force - It has an insane amount of force within, so if it were a casting flaw (weak piston) it would crack the way it did! If you notice the sides of the cracked piston, there are no symptoms of a piston to wall impact due to low oil or coolant entering the combustion chamber!

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MG has sold close to 81,000 units of the Hector and Hector Plus SUVs in India.

MG Motor India has sold over 1 lakh vehicles in India since the brand made its debut in June 2019.

MG made its foray with the Hector. Today, the brand offers five products, including the Hector Plus, Astor, ZS EV and Gloster.

MG has sold 80,982 units of the Hector and Hector Plus, making it the highest-selling model for the company. The Astor comes in second with 8,983 units. The carmaker has sold 5,473 units of the Gloster to date.

The ZS EV is MG's sole all-electric offering. The company has sold 4,800 units of the electric SUV since its launch.

MG has started shipping the Hector and Hector Plus SUVs without an amplifier, subwoofer and auto tailgate swipe sensor.

According to a media report, MG has started shipping the Hector and Hector Plus SUVs without certain features due to a parts shortage.

The report states that depending on the variant, customers who have booked the Hector and Hector Plus will receive their vehicles without features like a subwoofer, amplifier and auto tailgate swipe sensor.

It is also said that MG dealerships will install these features once parts are available. Having said that, the carmaker hasn't provided a specific timeline for the availability of parts.

MG is not the only carmaker that's affected by the global chip shortage. Mahindra was forced to ship the XUV700 without sequential turn indicators for the same reason.

Source: Rushlane

The SUV got its first-ever oil and oil filter change.

BHPian FiatDiesel recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

15,000 km update

My Diesel Sharp Hector went for 3rd free service. It includes the first-ever oil/filters change since I bought the car.

Issues I reported:

• TPMS of the rear left was acting up sometimes.
• Wheel alignment

These were fixed and regular service was done. Total damages were Rs 687/- as I have AMC till 75K km. These Rs 687 were primarily for a refill of 10L AdBlue.

Happy with service and the Clean & Shiney car delivered.

Attached are the pics of the car and invoice.

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