MG MOTORS HECTOR DETAILS

MG Motors is all set to enter in India and have started their production in the Halol plant Gujarat. They will mark their presence in the Indian market by introducing the Hector which is a C-segment SUV, recently spotted testing on roads. MG motors are planning to launch this SUV around June 2019. The SUV is said to be bigger in dimensions than Honda CRV, so in future, one can expect a 7-seater version of this SUV, but right now the company will introduce the 5 seater version. It will directly compete with JEEP Compass which is already well established in the Indian market and TATA Harrier which is set to launch in Jan 2019. 

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MG HECTOR:

MG Motor (Morris Garage) is one of the big names in the global automobile market. Therefore the quality of the materials will be of top-notch and overall a very good package from MG motors. They have localized 75% of their product in India, as a result of this we can expect to get top features in a very competitive price.

FEATURES TO EXPECT IN HECTOR:

Rear spoiler

Projector head lamps with LED DRLS

LED brake lights

Infotainment touchscreen

Electric parking brakes

Sun roof

Leather seats

ABS and EBD

Push start/stop button

Luxurious interiors

ENGINE:

Hector will come with petrol as well as diesel engines, both will be compliant with the new upcoming BS-VI norms. The petrol engine will be 1.5 litter producing 167 bhp of power and 250N-m of torque. While the diesel will be the 2.0 litter power unit producing 173 hp of power and 250 N-m of torque.

PRICE

The Hector is expected to be priced between 15-20 lakhs.

WHO IS MG MOTOR?

MG Motor is a British brand known as an iconic brand in India. MG motor was established in 1920 and was famous for their racing cars. In 1952 the British motor corporation limited bought the ownership of MG motors, after this the MG motors witnesses many ownership and in 2005 the China based automobile giant the SAIC bought it. Currently, the MG Motors is owned by SAIC (Shanghai  automotive industry corporation)

GENERAL MOTORS AND SAIC RELATIONS

SAIC and GM have a joint venture in china. That defines why MG motors is operational in Halol plant. The plant was first owned by the General Motors India and was producing the Chevrolet cars for the Indian market. As we know that Chevrolet left from India last year, so this plant was vacant, and now the MG motors own it and started their production.  

Indian market will going to witness some serious competition in 2019, as lot of new products from existing manufacturers and global companies like MG motors and KIA motors are entering in India. This is going to be more exited year for car buyers and enthusiasts as they will have a lot of good options to choose.