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Wednesday, 19 June 2019

MG Hector First Drive Review - MG First Car Launch In India Total Feature Loaded SUV | My Support Tech | MG India

MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"



MG or Morris Garage is a British Auto Group, which is fully prepared to take Hector as its first car in India. The company wants to build its strong base in the Indian market, hence MG Hector is being launched in the Midasage SUV segment, India's most competitive and continuously popular vehicle segment.

MG Hector is being eagerly waiting in India and this car is being discussed very much in the Indian market. MG Hector I got the title of being the 'country's first Internet car' with smart technology.

The brand has left no stone unturned to make people aware about their first SUV in the Indian market. MG Hector has recently been introduced where its features and equipment and technical details have been disclosed. Although there is a question in everyone's mind how is this car running?

Recently, MG Hector got the chance to run in Coimbatore and this car has been very impressive. However, is this the first Internet car in India to have all the things that make it better than its antagonist cars? Let's know

MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"
MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"

Design And Style

Since MG Hector has been introduced since then, the response to the SUV's look is getting mixed. With its dual headlamp setup, big front grill and rap surround taillight, we liked the overall design of this car.
Large front grill and dual headlamp setup are provided in front of this SUV. Crum has been used in the front portion around the grill, LED drill and LED projector headlamp. Its chrome is well-connected, which makes its classic look and design attractive and does not look provocative. In the lower part of the front bumpers, there is also a large air intake, which is surrounded by a silver accent. The side part of the MM Hector looks good due to the Sharpe Shoulder line and crease. It has rectangular wheel arcs installed, which makes the design of the SUV overlays like box better. Along with this, chrome has been used in the lower part of the door and Moris Garage has been written, which reflects the name of the brand.

Dual tone 17-inch alloy wheels have been installed in top spac variants of MG Hector. This 17-inch wheel looks small, especially with wheel arcs, it looks small and that looks like a lack of good design of this SUV.

Talking about the last part of MG Hector, LED Tail Lamps have been installed in between. It has a thin chrome strip and MG badging that fits its backside. In front and back lights have been replaced by a dynamic turn indicator which gives premiums to SUV s. In the last part, a large silver diffuser has been installed in the lower part of the rear bumpers, in which the reflector and rear fog lamps have been installed.



Other features of MG Hector:

• Ambient Lighting (8 colors)

• Leather upholstery (top spec variant)

• 6th Power Adjustable Driver Seat

• Panoramic sunroof

• Tilt and telescopic steering

• Automatic headlamps

• Auto AC with rear vent

• Premium Infinity Sound System

• Front and rear power windows

• Fast charging

• Android Auto

• push button start / stop

• Power adjustable and fordable ORV M

MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"
MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"

Interior, Features & Practicality


Talking about the cage of MG Hector, the interior of this SUV has been kept all black and no physical buttons have been given. Speaking of the cabin's most different feature, it has a 10.4-inch vertical touchscreen entertainment display and it is the largest in its segment.

It controls all functions, including 10.4 inch screen audio system, climate control, information control, navigation and flagship, smart connectivity technology. This smart smart technology offers more than 50 connected features, including voice recognition, Geo-fencing, live vehicle tracking, vehicle status and many such features. This system provides Voice Activated AI Enabled Technology, which is called 'Hello MG' can go. There is a long list of such per-set hundred commands, ranging from opening and closing the window, adjusting the climate control by taking the sunroof and boot, navigation settings, lifting calls and rejection. This smart smart technology comes with an e-SIM that always connects to the internet and therefore has a badge for Internet Inside in Hector.

The main cockpit area of ​​the car has a steering wheel with a large leather flat flat bottom. Its steering is good and it has several control buttons which can be used for incoming / outgoing calls, audio control and cruise control settings. In the instrument cluster, a 3.5-inch MID display has been installed which shows Trip Meter, Current Mileage, Average Mileage and Distance then Empty (Fuel Range).

MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"
MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"

Conflict And Boot Space

A huge cabin has been given in MG Hector. Leather is used in top spec variants and cushioning is also good. Its front seat power is adjustable, the driver seat can be adjusted in 6 ways and seat with front passenger can be adjusted in 4 ways. This seat provides good Thai and Lumber support, which gives a comfortable position that is also good for long journeys.

The rear seat is placed on the same theme which offers excellent Thai support and cushing. There are also adequate headroom and legroom available for longest passenger. Because of its flat floor, three people can sit easily with the good legroom in the rear. It also has a central arm rest, in which two cup holders have been provided, which provides a comfortable seating position to the previous passenger.

MG Motor has given good storage compartment all over Hector. This includes the cup holder, rear armrest and the space given on the four doors given in the center console.

In MG Hector, a boot space of 587 liters is given, after all the seats are in the upright position. Its previous seats can also be folded in 60:40 splits, which also boosts its boot space.

MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"
MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"

MG Hector's length width:


Length (mm) 4655
Width (mm) 1835
Height (mm) 1760
Wheelbase (mm) 2750
Boot Space (liters) 587

Engine Performance and Driving Experience

Talking about the technical know-how of MG Hector, this SUV is being provided with two engine options, which includes 1.5 liter turbo petrol and 2.0 liter diesel. Its 1.5 liter turbo charged petrol engine provides torque of 250 nm at 143 bhp and 1600-3600 rpm at 5000 rpm.

Its diesel engine has also been used in its competitive jeep compass. This 2.0 liter diesel engine provides torque of 350 nm at 170 bhp and 1750-2500 rpm at 3750 rpm.

In both engines, the 6-speed manual gearbox has been installed in standard form. The option of 7 Speed ​​Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission (DCT) is given in its petrol variant.

MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"
MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"

MG has also used hybrid technology in the top spec petrol variant of Hector SUV. This is a 48V hybrid motor which gives instant power due to the regenerative breaking system. The advantage of this is that it emits 12 percent more mileage and 11 percent less CO2.

Now after the technical know-how know how it works in SUVs. We have first run its gasoline hybrid variant from Coimbatore to Kotagiri Town in Nilgiri Mountain.

Its petrol engine gives good performance from the start, its hybrid motor provides little voice which can be disconnected. This engine is refurbished well and provides low range power of good quality, which is enough to run comfortably in the city's low speed traffic.

MG Hector also offers good power and torque in the highway and curved roads outside the city. In any speed, it provides continuous good power, which makes it easy to overtake the city, the ghat even in this mountainous roads.

Talking about the diesel variant of MG Hector, it feels easy and fun to run against petrol variants. It offers tremendous low end torque. However, a little bit of the engine is heard in the cabin. MG hector could be better than better insulation and NVH level.

MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"
MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"
Turning on MG Hector several times, one gets to one side, especially on the blind turn, it becomes a bit more difficult. This reduces your confidence a bit, because of which you feel reluctant to accelerate the acceleration. Its steering is good and gets lighter in low speed and its weight does not grow accordingly. This steering does not feel as good as it does at a high speed.

Its 6-speed manual gearbox is smoothed in both petrol and diesel variants and looks like precision gear. However, it also provides a little jar, which is constantly felt when changing the gear. Suspension and breaking of MG Hector is the best. Its suspension runs smoothly on rough surfaces and the cabin does not feel a bit too much. For breaking, all four wheels have gone on, which provide excellent stopping power.

MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"
MG Hector Feature Loaded SUV "The Smart Car"

Specification

Specifications of the engine of MG Hector

Engine Specs Petrol Diesel
  • Engine (cc) 1541 1956
  • No. Of Cylinders 4 4
  • Power (bhp) 143 172
  • Torque (Nm) 250 350
  • Transmission 6-MT / 7-DCT 6-MT
  • Weight (Kg) * 1554 - 1644 1633 - 1700

 

Variants, Colors & Prices

MG Hector is available in four variant styles, super, smart and sharp. Many features and equipment have been installed in all. MG has given many features in the base trim, which makes it a car with attractive features.

Some of the main features of MG Hector which are mainly given in four variants:

• Remote Lace Entry

• Welcome to the opening of the car

• Light-weight adjustable headrest (front and rear seat)

• Front and rear fast charging ports

• Cooled glove box driver with armrest storage and 12V power outlet

• 60:40 rear split seat

• Auto AC

• Power Adjustable ORV M

MG Hector is being made available in five color options, Candy White, Stary Black, Aurora Silver, Burgundy Red and Glaze Red.

The price of MG Hector has not yet been disclosed. We are hoping that the price of this SUV will be kept around the main competitive vehicles of its segment. The estimated cost of MG Hector in India is 14 to 20 lakh rupees (ex-showroom).

 

Safety Features

MG does not compromise on the safety of the car, this British brand has given many safety features in Hector which can be expected to be given in this segment of the car. Some of these features are:

 6 Airbag Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

• With ABS EBD and Break Assist

• 360 degree camera

• Hill Hold Control

• Front and rear parking sensor

• Rear parking camera

• Rear Defaulter Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• Traction Control System

• ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Competitive vehicles and some fact

MG Hector is going to be the country's growing and more competitive mid-size SUV segment. MG Hector SUVs will compete with vehicles like Jeep Compass, Tata Harrier, Hyundai Kreta and Mahindra XUV500.

Comparison between MG Hector and its two major competitive vehicles:

Competitions / Specs      MG Hector               Tata Harrier                        Jeep Compass

Engine                       1.5 Petrol / 2.0 Diesel     2.0-liter Diesel         1.4 Petrol / 2.0 Diesel
Power (bhp)                    143/170                         140                                 163/173
Torque (Nm)                  250/350                          350                                 250/350
Transmission               DCT / MT                        6MT                               DCT / MT
Price (ex-showroom)         TBA *                  Rs 13 - 16.5 Lakhs          Rs 15.6 - 23.1 lakh

 


Drive Decision


MG Hector is a good car. Its performance is good and is full of many features, as well as connectivity technology. Its smart smart technology is the main attraction of MG Hector which provides more features and tools. MG Hector is well made and feels strong, as well as safety features in it. In the Indian market, at the end, the price goes up. If MG keeps Motor Hectare worth the price, then this car can easily compete with the best car of its segment, as well as make a benchmark of cars that can be launched in future in this segment.

We liked

• More features

• Smart Connectivity Technology

• Hybrid technology

• Engine with strong performance

We did not like

• Voice of the diesel engine

• Steering feedback at high speeds


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