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Bookings will open in June; will be showcased in showrooms soon

MG Motor has confirmed that the Hector will be launched in June and the pre-launch bookings will also open in June. The carmaker will, however, showcase the Hector in its showrooms before launch so that you can take a good look at the SUV before signing on the dotted line.

No dual-tone exterior colour option on offer

Various leaks, teaser images and videos reveal that the Hector will be available in five exterior colour options, including red, white, grey/silver, deep purple and black. It is likely to come with monotone exterior colour options only for now.

Gets a segment-first 48V mild hybrid setup

MG will offer its own 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine on the Hector. We’ve previously confirmed that there will be a 48V mild hybrid option available with the petrol engine in India. The base variant of the Hector is likely to come with the petrol engine minus the mild hybrid tech. The petrol engine will be available with both manual and automatic transmission options.

Diesel engine from Compass; available with manual transmission only

Reportedly, the Hector will be available in four variants. A 2.0-litre diesel engine paired with manual transmission is expected to be offered across the range. The 2.0-litre diesel engine is the same unit that’s on offer on the Jeep Compass as well. It is likely to develop maximum power in the range of 170PS in the Hector.

Will get a large panoramic sunroof, another first-in-segment feature

The Hector is the first SUV in its segment to get a large panoramic sunroof. Rivals like XUV500, Tucson and Compass do get an electric sunroof, though.

Amongst the first cars in India with internet connectivity

The infotainment system also gets an eSIM from Airtel for continuous internet access, enabling MG to send over-the-air updates for the Hector.

Gets a class-leading 10.4-inch touchscreen

The 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system is the star of the Hector’s cabin. It is the largest one in the segment with plenty of tech as well for connected car technology and an AI-enabled voice recognition for the digital assistant that can be triggered using the phrase “Hello MG”. Read more details here.

MG Motor’s Entry Into India

The Hector will mark MG Motor’s debut in India. It will be first launched as a 5-seater SUV, but a 7-seater version is also expected to arrive later on. Amongst its rivals, only the XUV500 is available as a 7-seater in India. Jeep Compass and Tata Harrier are both sold as 5-seater SUVs.