MG Hector To Be Exported To Other Market in Later Stage

MG Hector will be localized the MG Motors’ Halol-based plant. All Hector units produced at this plant will not be limited to the domestic market only but exported to other markets as well. As confirmed by Rajeev Chaba, President and Managing Director, MG Motor India, it is possible that MG Hector will be exported to the neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Bhutan or Nepal. However, they have no plan for delivering this model to Europe and any other countries.

India-spec MG Hector is based on the Baojun 530. In fact, MG Motors is planning to introduce two other Baojun 530-based vehicles outside China, including Wuling Almaz and Chevrolet Captiva. These model will be manufactured at their facility in Indonesia market. Apparently, there is a good chance for these models to be launched in the ASEAN market too.

MG Hector could be exported to Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal

In India, MG Hector is launched as a subcompact SUV and will challenge the likes of Maruti Vitara Brezza, Tata Harrier and Jeep Compass. Just like the currently-launched sub-four-meter SUV Hyundai Venue, the MG Hectors is also promoted as a highly-connected SUV. Besides providing some popular and familiar connectivity features in its class, MG Hector will boast many first-in-segment features including full-view camera, 7-inch coloured information display, front parking sensors, adjustable rear seat, multi-colour ambient light, a large 10.4-inch HD touchscreen and 4-way electrically adjustable front passenger seat.

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MG Hector will be well-equipped with a slew of segment-first features

In the beginning, the new SUV will come with two engine options, a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine. The petrol unit will be mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission while the diesel engine will come with only the six-speed manual gearbox. The MG Hector will also be the first car in the segment to get a mild-hybrid system. Especially, this hybrid engine which is only available on the 1.5-litre petrol engine could boost the fuel efficiency by 12 per cent.

MG Hector is expected to be on sales at the price range of Rs 15 to 20 lakh. The booking might be opened in early June, ahead of its launch in the following weeks. After MG Hector, MG Motor will introduce their second India-spec model, the MG eZS in the fourth quarter of 2019. Unlike the Hector, MG eZS will be manufactured in China and exported to India via the CBU route.

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