- The MG Hector will be the first SUV, and will be available with both petrol and diesel engines.
- It will go on sale in India by June 2019.
- MG Motor will also launch a 7-seat version of the Hector later.
- It will be followed by the electric SUV also launching in 2019.
After setting up its production facility in Halol, Gujarat, in 2017, British carmaker MG (Morris Garages) Motor is all set to launch its first car in India by June this year. MG Motor has now started to promote its brand in India and has teased the Hector SUV again in its latest TVC, which also features some other MG cars. Here are a few details that you should know about the MG Hector and other expected cars from MG Motor.
1. MG Hector:
Expected launch: by June 2019
Expected price: Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Hector is MG’s answer to the likes of the Jeep Compass and the Tata Harrier. It will be available with two engine options: a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (with both manual and automatic transmission) and a Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre diesel engine. The Hector is expected to be loaded with features, including a digital instrument cluster, a large tablet-like infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, tyre pressure monitoring system and LED headlamps. Other expected features include six airbags and a 360 degree camera.
2. MG Electric ZS:
Expected launch: by end-2019
Expected price: Around Rs 25 lakh
