MG Hector Plus Vs Rivals: Which Three-Row Midsize SUV Should Be Your Pick?

MG launched the Hector with much fanfare in 2019, and to up the ante in the midsize SUV segment, it further introduced the seven-seater version of the SUV, the Hector Plus. The added convenience of a third row of seats was a significant advantage over other midsize SUVs in its price range. But sooner, the competition also picked up pace, with the launch of Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari in the same space. All these three SUVs have been recently updated with facelifts or feature additions, which brings up the need for comparison in all aspects. Before moving ahead, join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Community to stay updated on the latest automotive news.

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MG Hector Plus vs Rivals: Price

Compared to its direct rivals, the Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Harrier, the MG Hector has a great advantage in pricing. The petrol variant lineup of MG Hector starts at the same price as that of the Mahindra XUV700, but the top-spec variant of the former is cheaper by almost Rs 1.75 lakh. While the diesel variant of MG Hector starts significantly higher than both XUV700 and Harrier, the top-spec variant of the Hector is again priced much lower than both the rivals.

MG Hector Plus Vs Rivals: Engine And Mileage

While the Tata Safari lacks a petrol engine option, the MG Hector Plus and Mahindra XUV700 both have petrol engines. The Mahindra XUV700 feels superior because its bigger engine produces a lot more power and torque than the MG Hector Plus.

Regarding diesel powertrain options, the MG Hector Plus and Tata Safari have their 2.0-litre diesel engines sourced from Fiat, which are smaller and less powerful than the 2.2-litre diesel engine from Mahindra. Also, the MG Hector Plus is the only three-row SUV in this comparison that does not get a diesel-automatic version. This is a big miss in the current times when the urban audience has largely shifted to automatics for the bigger SUVs.

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Dimensions and Road Presence

The Hector Plus has no differences in exterior and dimensions over the five-seater Hector on which it is based. However, the Tata Safari is taller and longer than the five-seater Harrier. In this comparison, the MG Hector Plus is the longest SUV, while the Safari is the widest and tallest. The Mahindra XUV700 falls in the middle of the Hector Plus and Safari in terms of dimensions.

All three SUVs here are equipped with all the comfort and convenience features one can expect from a car or SUV of this class. These three SUVs have all-LED lighting, and while the Hector Plus and Safari have a rear-connected LED bar at the rear, only the Safari has a front-connected LED light bar. Also, these three SUVs have 18-inch alloy wheel options, with the Dark Edition and higher variants of the Safari having 19-inch alloy wheels as standard.

Features Comparison

While the Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari upped the ante by bringing more updates and features, the MG Hector Plus leads this class with the segment-best comfort and convenience features list. In its last update, the Hector Plus received some additional features, which have given it an edge over the XUV700 and Safari, which are also significantly equipped.

Key Features

Now let's check out some features you get in the MG Hector Plus:

• All LED headlamps and tail lamps with connected LED light bar at the rear
• 18-inch machined alloy wheels
• 14-inch portrait-styled touchscreen infotainment system
• Level-2 ADAS
• Panoramic sunroof
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Powered and ventilated front seats
• 8-coloured ambient lighting
• Automatic climate control with rear AC vents
• Leather upholstery
• 360-degree parking camera
• Wireless charger
• 8-speaker premium sound system from Infinity
• Powered tailgate
• Six airbags

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