The CVT gearbox is available in two variants - Smart and Sharp.

MG has introduced new petrol-CVT variants of the Hector SUV with prices starting at Rs. 16.52 lakh (ex-showroom).

The CVT gearbox is offered in both the Hector and Hector Plus. It is available in two trim levels - Smart and Sharp.

The Hector CVT is powered by a 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol engine that produces 141 BHP and 250 Nm. The engine is paired with an 8-step continuously variable transmission (CVT). It gets two drive modes - Eco and Sport.

Based on the updated Hector, the CVT variants come equipped a touchscreen infotainment head-unit that supports Hinglish voice commands. The SUV also gets ventilated seats, wireless charging and an auto-dimming IRVM.

MG Hector Petrol CVT ex-showroom prices:

• Smart - Rs. 16.52 lakh
• Sharp - Rs. 18.10 lakh
• Plus Smart - Rs. 17.22 lakh
• Plus Sharp - Rs. 18.90 lakh

The Hector CVT is likely to be offered in the top two trim levels - Super and Sharp.

MG is set to introduce petrol CVT variants of the Hector on February 11, 2021.

We were the first to report that MG was planning to introduce a continuously variable transmission (CVT) in the Hector. Reports suggest that the CVT is likely to be offered in the top two trim levels - Super and Sharp. The Petrol CVT variants will be cheaper than the DCT variant, which will be retained.

The CVT will be offered with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 141 BHP and 250 Nm. Hector is also available with a 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid and a 2.0-litre diesel engine that produces 168 BHP and 350 Nm. These engines are offered with a 6-speed manual transmission only.

MG is likely to offer the CVT with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine only.

MG introduced the updated Hector in India last month. Now, we have been told that the SUV is likely to get a CVT automatic variant soon.

The Hector CVT could be launched as early as next week. Curiously, the Hector will continue to be offered with the DCT, which we found to be quite mediocre and we hope that the CVT is more competent. We're pretty sure it will be butter-smooth though, as all CVTs are.

Moreover, MG is likely to offer the CVT with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine only. This motor produces 141 BHP and 250 Nm.

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While the Hector was well-equipped right from the start, there were some features that were missing. For 2021, MG has addressed this issue and also given the SUV some mild exterior changes. Mechanically, the car remains unchanged though.

The MG Hector Facelift has been launched in India at a price of between Rs. 12.90 - 18.33 lakhs (ex-Delhi).

Since the MG Hector has already been reviewed by Team-BHP, this report will only focus on changes made to the 2021 Facelift. To read the full official review, click here.

The MG Hector has been on sale in India since June 2019. The SUV has had a successful run since and has been regularly selling at ~3,000 units a month. In all, over 40,000 Hectors have been sold since launch. The car has successfully established MG as a car manufacturer in the country.

With more and more players entering the market, it was important for MG to keep the appeal of the Hector strong. While the Hector was well-equipped right from the start, there were some features that were missing. For 2021, MG has addressed this issue and also given the SUV some mild exterior changes. Mechanically, the car remains unchanged though. You have to appreciate the aggression, with the facelift arriving just 1.5 years after the original launch.

So, what's new on the outside?

• The Hector is now available with a dual-tone exterior.
• You can get a Hector in white with a glossy black roof or red with a glossy black roof.
• Blingy 'thermopressed' concave radiator grille with chrome inserts replaces the black honeycomb mesh unit.
• ORVMs are finished in glossy black.
• 18-inch dual-tone machined alloy wheels shod with 215/55 section rubber look so much better than the 17 inchers draped in 215/60 section tyres of the outgoing car. We love the rim design! Sadly, the tyre sidewall is now shorter by ~11 mm and that will show in the ride.
• Glossy black applique with a chrome insert at the bottom replaces the running red garnish strip of the earlier car.
• Silver applique above the tailpipe is now darker than before. It definitely looks better.

So, what's new on the inside?

• The most noticeable change on the inside is the champagne (beige) & black dual-tone interior theme. It makes the interiors feel even more airy and spacious than before.
• Doorpad is dominated by beige. The only black portion is a thin area at the top.
• Ambient lighting has been provided on the doorpads.
• While the seat design is unchanged, the upholstery is now beige with black on the sides + rear. MG has also given the Hector ventilated seats, no doubt one of the most significant additions.
• Buttons to operate the ventilated seats have been strangely placed on either side of the center console.
• A USB port is located next to the passenger's button.
• IRVM now gets auto-dimming. The USB port that was present on the [URL="https://www.team-bhp.com/carpics/2019-mg-hector/l/interior-front/mg-hector-43.jpg"]outgoing car's IRVM[/URL] is gone.
• Center fascia with that big tablet screen looks similar to the outgoing car's. However, the Aux-in port and quick charging USB at the base have disappeared.
• Touchscreen head-unit has received an extra feature. It can now undertand [I]Hinglish[/I] voice commands!! This is an industry-first feature.
• The given command appears on the top left of the screen. The system had no problem understanding any command I gave.
• Another feature addition to the Hector comes in the form of a wireless charging pad for your smartphone.
• USB port with a rubber flap has been provided on the charging pad.
• Unlike the front doorpad, the rear unit does not get a black portion at the top.

MG Motor has launched the Hector facelift in India at a price of Rs. 12.9 lakh.

The updated Hector gets a new radiator grille with chrome inserts, a glossy black applique with a chrome insert running between the two tail-lights and skid plates with a gun-metal finish. The vehicle is also available in a dual-tone colour scheme and a new Starry Blue shade. The SUV gets new 18-inch alloy wheels shod with 215/55 section tyres.

On the inside, the Hector gets a champagne and black dual-tone theme instead of the all-black one. It also gets ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, an auto-dimming IRVM and a wireless phone charger. The car's 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit has been tweaked to understand Hinglish voice commands.

The Hector continues to use the same 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre petrol hybrid and 2.0-litre diesel engines as before.

Prices:

Petrol

• Style MT - Rs. 12.90 lakh
• Super MT - Rs. 13.89 lakh
• Smart DCT - Rs. 16.42 lakh
• Sharp DCT - Rs. 18.00 lakh

Petrol Hybrid

• Super MT - Rs. 14.40 lakh
• Smart MT - Rs. 15.66 lakh
• Sharp MT - Rs. 17.00 lakh

Diesel

• Style MT - Rs. 14.21 lakh
• Super MT - Rs. 15.31 lakh
• Smart MT - Rs. 16.92 lakh
• Sharp MT - Rs. 18.33 lakh

The Hector gets a range of updates including a redesigned exterior and a dual-tone interior with new features.

According to a media report, MG is set to launch the Hector facelift on January 7, 2021.

The updated Hector gets a redesigned front grille that has chrome inserts and a reworked rear fascia with a black garnish instead of the red strip. The SUV rides on new 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. 

The Hector facelift also gets a dual-tone interior just like the Hector Plus. The SUV is expected to get new features including an auto dimming IRVM.

The MG Hector facelift is likely to be offered with the same set of engines as the current car. These include a 168 BHP 2.0-litre diesel engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol engine producing 141 BHP and 250 Nm mated to 6-speed DCT as well as a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid powertrain paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Source: Autocar

The Hector facelift gets updated exterior and interior as well as 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

The MG Hector facelift has been spotted at a dealership.

As part of the update, the Hector gets a redesigned front grille that has chrome inserts and a reworked rear fascia which gets a black garnish instead of the red strip. The new 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels look neat and are a welcome addition. Note that the car seen in these images has a dual-tone exterior.

The Hector facelift also gets a dual-tone interior just like the Hector Plus. The SUV is expected to get new features including an auto dimming IRVM.

The MG Hector facelift is likely to be offered with the same set of engines as the current car. These include a 168 BHP 2.0-litre diesel engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol engine producing 141 BHP and 250 Nm mated to 6-speed DCT as well as a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid powertrain paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Thanks to BHPian 07CR for sharing these images with other enthusiasts!

MG's upcoming cars include the petrol-powered ZS SUV and an MPV.

MG is planning to launch the Hector facelift and the 7-seater Hector Plus in India in January 2021. Contrary to earlier reports, the Hector is not expected to get a four-wheel drive variant with the facelift.

After the launch of the Hector facelift, MG is likely to introduce the ZS petrol, which was spotted testing earlier this year. The SUV is expected to be launched around Diwali 2021. The coming year could also see the launch of a 7-seater Savvy variant of the Gloster SUV. At the present, the Gloster's Savvy variant gets captain seats for the second row.

In 2022, MG could launch an MPV in India. It is said that the MPV in question had been showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo held in February 2020. During this event, the company had showcased the G10 as well as the 360M. However, it is unclear which MPV will make it to our country.

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6-seater Hector Plus to get all-wheel drive and ADAS.

According to a media report, the upcoming 7-seater MG Hector Plus will be offered in two variants - Super and Sharp. The top-spec Sharp trim is rumoured to get an all-wheel drive system.

The 7-seater MG Hector Plus will be launched next month. In place of the separate captain seats, it will get a bench seat in the second row.

The 7-seater Hector Plus is expected to get the same engine options as the 6-seat version. These include a 2.0-litre diesel engine that makes 168 BHP and 350 Nm, which is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol engine producing 141 BHP and 250 Nm mated to 6-speed DCT as well as a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid powertrain that is available with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

It has also been reported that MG will be launching a new top-spec variant of the 6-seater Hector Plus called Savvy. This variant will get all-wheel drive and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that debuted in the MG Gloster.

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The 7-seater Hector Plus should get the same engine options as the 6-seat version.

MG has announced that it will launch a 7-seat version of the Hector Plus in January 2021.

The 6-seat version of the MG Hector Plus was launched earlier this year. The SUV comes with 3 rows of seats with captain seats in the second row. To differentiate it from the 5-seater Hector, MG has also made some minor cosmetic revisions. The 7-seater Hector Plus will get a bench seat in the second row. While it may not feel as luxurious as the 6-seater, an additional seat will add to its practicality.

The 7-seater Hector Plus is expected to get the same engine options as the 6-seat version. These include a 2.0-litre diesel engine that makes 168 BHP and 350 Nm, which is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol engine producing 141 BHP and 250 Nm mated to 6-speed DCT as well as a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid powertrain that is available with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

MG has also announced a price hike that will be applicable from January 1, 2021. Depending on the model, prices will go up by up to 3%.