KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- MG Hector launched with an E20-compliant engine
- All cars manufactured after 1 April are E20 compliant
- Only the petrol engine variants are E20 compliant
JSW-MG Motor India has introduced the E20-compliant Hector at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The E20-compliant Hector will be available with the 1.5-litre petrol engine option only. The Hector is one of the most popular SUVs in the Indian market, and now it complies with the latest emission norms. Read the details of the 2025 MG Hector below. Meanwhile, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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2025 MG Hector - What's New?
The new Hector 1.5-litre petrol variant comes with a manual and a CVT gearbox option. All the petrol variants of the Hector rolled out from MG's factory after 31 March are E20 compliant. The government has mandated E20 compliance in gasoline-fuelled vehicles manufactured post-April 1, 2025. The brand has updated the Astor with an E20-compliant engine last year to meet the government compliance
The Hector comes with two engine options: a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and a 2.0-litre diesel engine. The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 143 PS of power and 250 Nm of peak torque. This engine comes with a 6-speed manual and a CVT gearbox. The 2.0-litre diesel engine produces 170 PS of power and 350 Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.
Rakesh Sen, Director Sales, JSW MG Motor India, said, "The enduring popularity of the Hector highlights its outstanding quality and an alignment with our customers' needs. The introduction of the E20-compliant version demonstrates in no uncertain terms our commitment to innovation and sustainability in everything we do. We aim to provide vehicles that not only satisfy customer expectations but also play a vital role in fostering a more greener automotive future."
MG Midnight Carnival
JSW-MG Motor India has recently announced its Midnight Carnival for the MG Hector. This exclusive campaign invites car buyers to visit MG Motor showrooms open until midnight every weekend for a limited time. As part of this offer period, 20 lucky MG Hector buyers will win a dream trip to London, along with exclusive benefits worth up to Rs 4 lakhs.
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Verdict
The new MG Hector now complies with government regulation. The new E20 engine does not brings in any change in the performance of the engine. The Hector continues to offer the same set of feature and safety as the previous model. It continues to compete with the Tata Harrier, Hyundai Alcazar and other SUVs.
