2020 MG Hector Plus Variants Explained - All Details

Morris Garages India has just launched the new 2020 MG Hector Plus in the country. The new Hector Plus was first showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. Earlier, it was scheduled to be launched in April this year. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the launch was delayed. The Hector Plus is a premium six-seater version of the regular five-seater MG Hector. The company has now finally launched this new SUV in the country with prices starting at Rs. 13.48 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. The new Hector Plus has been launched in multiple variants. So, here we have for you a detailed article where we have explained the variants of the 2020 MG Hector Plus.

The new 2020 MG Hector Plus is available in three different powertrain options: Petrol, Petrol-Hybrid and Diesel. The Hector Plus is proferred in four variants: Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. First of all, before we begin with the explanation of the variants, let me give you a general overview of the SUV. So, the MG Hector Plus is powered by a BS6-compliant 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that belts out 143 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque. This non-hybrid petrol engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed DCT.

The Hector Plus also gets the same 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Both the non-hybrid petrol as well as the hybrid petrol variants are offered simultaneously so that one can choose between them as per their preference. While the non-hybrid petrol comes mated to a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed DCT, the hybrid version is paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox only. It also gets a BS6-compliant 2.0-litre diesel engine that develops 170 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque and comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox only.

The Diesel engine of the Hector Plus is offered with all four variants. However, the non-hybrid Petrol manual is offered in Style trim while the DCT is offered in Sharp and Smart trims. The petrol-hybrid version of the Hector Plus is offered in a single Sharp variant that gets a manual gearbox. The new Hector Plus measures 4695 mm in length, 1760 mm in width and 1835 mm in height. It sits on a 2750 mm long wheelbase and the ground clearance stands at 192 mm. Moreover, it runs on 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Enough of fuss, now let's have a look at the variants.

2020 MG Hector Plus Variants Explained

Style Trim

The Style trim is the most basic variant of the new Hector Plus. The Petrol MT Style is priced at Rs. 13.48 lakhs while the Diesel MT Style is priced at Rs. 14.43 lakhs. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi. Here are the features that it offers:

• LED headlamps and taillamps
• Bulb front fog lamps
• LED rear fog lamps
• Steel wheels with hub caps
• Chrome finish front grille
• Silver colour side body cladding
• Rear spoiler
• Turn indicator on ORVMs
• 3.5-inch MID
• Fabric seat materials
• Leather insert on door and instrument panel
• Second-row captain seats with individual armrests, slide and recline functions
• Third-row 50:50 split seats
• Manual AC
• Keyless entry
• Power adjustable ORVM
• Tilt steering
• Second row AC vents
• 3rd row AC vents with separate fab control
• Height adjustable driver's seat
• USB charging ports on all three rows
• Cooled glove box
• All power windows
• Four speaker audio system
• Two airbags
• ESP
• Traction Control
• ABS, EBD and Brake Assist
• Rear disc brakes
• Cornering fog lamps
• Rear parking sensors
• Speed-sensing door lock
• ISOFIX child seat mounts
• Three-point seatbelts for all passengers

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Super Trim

The Super trim is the second-base model and it is available in a single configuration. The Diesel MT Super is priced at Rs. 15.64 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. Here are the additional features that it offers along with all the features of Style Trim:

• Front parking sensors
• Silver alloy wheels
• Shark fin antenna
• Roof rails
• Chrome inside door handles
• Cruise control
• AC control on the head unit
• Driver and co-driver vanity mirror
• 10.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple Carplay and six speakers
• Reverse parking camera
• Steering mounted controls

Smart Trim

The Smart Trim is the second-top model of the Hector Plus. The Petrol DCT Smart is priced at Rs. 16.64 lakhs while the Diesel MT Smart is priced at Rs. 17.14 lakhs. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi. Here are the additional features that it offers along with all the features of Style and Super Trims:

• LED front fog lamps
• Dual-tone alloy wheels
• Floating turn signal indicators
• Four airbags
• Electronic parking brake(DCT only)
• Chrome finish on window beltline
• Chrome finish on the outer door handles
• Chrome side cladding
• Sepia brown leather upholstery
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• LED reading lights
• Six-way power-adjustable driver seats
• Push-button start with the smart entry system
• Power folding ORVMs
• Eight-speaker Infinity audio system
• i-Smart connected car features with navigation and OTA updates

Sharp Trim

The Sharp Trim is the top of the line variant of the Hector Plus. The Petrol Hybrid MT Sharp is priced at Rs. 17.28 Lakhs, Petrol DCT Sharp is priced at Rs. 18.20 Lakhs while the Diesel MT Sharp is priced at Rs. 18.53 Lakhs. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi. Here are the additional features that it offers along with all the features of Style, Super and Smart Trims:

• 360-degree camera
• Heated ORVMs
• 7-inch colour MID
• 8-colour ambient lighting
• Dual pane panoramic sunroof
• 4-way adjustable co-driver seat(except mild-hybrid)
• Powered tailgate with foot operation
• Auto AC
• Remote sunroof open
• Illuminated vanity mirrors
• Sunglass holder

So, we have explained all the variants of the new 2020 MG Hector Plus. Talking about the colour options, it is offered in six different colour schemes: Glaze Red, Starry Black, Candy White, Starry Sky Blue, Burgundy Red and Aurora Silver. The bookings for the Hector Plus are already open and it can be booked by paying a token amount of Rs. 50,000. It has been priced between Rs. 13.48 lakhs - Rs. 18.53 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. However, these are introductory prices valid till August 13, 2020, post which the prices will be hiked by up to 50,000 rupees depending on the variant.

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MG is also offering the MG Shield package for the Hector Plus with a unique 'Triple 5' protection plan which offers 5-years / unlimited kilometres warranty, 5-years / unlimited kilometres roadside assistance and 5 labour free services. It rivals the Toyota Innova Crysta, Mahindra XUV 500 and the upcoming Tata Gravitas. What are your thoughts on this new MG Hector Plus? Tell us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Automobile Enthusiast group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.