MG Motor will be coming up with a new six-seater SUV which could be called the Hector Plus as reported by various websites. The mid-size SUV is based on the Hector, which comes with a 5-seat configuration.
To differentiate the Hector Plus from the regular five-seat MG Hector, the SUV will sport a revamped design. At the front, there will be new LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), new headlight design and a larger grille.
MG Hector Plus will be using the same platform and chassis as that of five-seater version. However, the length of the mid-size SUV will be increased by 40mm which will account to the third row of seats.
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The middle row will sport captain seats and the overall design of the cabin is likely to be unchanged. We can expect some more features in the Hector Plus which will eventually make it a premium over the 5-seat Hector. Talking about the rear profile then it will sport tweaked rear bumper and taillight design.
Under the hood, it is likely to remain unchanged and will come in all three engine options which will now comply with the new BS6 emission norms. The 2.0-litre, FCA Sourced, turbocharged diesel engine which produces 170 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and we expect an automatic gearbox to follow the league soon.
The second in line is a 1.5-litre, petrol engine which produces 140 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. This engine is also available in the hybrid option but only provides a 6-speed manual transmission. The sole petrol engine comes with an option of a 7-speed automatic transmission as well as a 6-speed MT.
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MG Hector Plus is expected to be launched in our shores by early 2020. The pricing for the same is still under the wraps but we expect it to be priced close to Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) mark. It will compete with the likes of Mahindra XUV500, Tata Gravitas and the Hyundai Creta 7-seater. The latter is expected to mark its global debut in 2021.
