contact@teamcardelight.com 
Which Premium SUV of MG you should buy? MG Gloster or the MG Hector? Which one is it going to be? Well, why don’t we compare the two against each other to find out!
MG Gloster vs MG Hector – Exterior and Interior
From the front, MG Gloster has grille with three horizontal lines finished in chrome and the grille border is finished in chrome as well. It has sleek LED headlamps with slight cuts on the bonnet and LED DRLs is positioned horizontally with the bumpers finished in faux silver skid plate. Moving to the side, it has a chrome line that runs through the bottom of the window frame to form an L line, chrome door handles, step-up plate, and roof rails on the top. It rides on 19-inch alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it has LED taillamps, and a little roof spoiler.
MG seems to take lessons from the BMW in design as the front of the Hector as now even bigger grille with chrome diamond-shape inserts in them with LED DRLs joining with the grille. It retains the split headlight setup from the pre-facelift of the Hector, and as you can see at the bottom of the grille, there is the radar for the ADAS. The side has no change in look as it gets the same 18-inch alloy wheels. Moving to the rear side, MG has added a light bar that connects the taillamps with ADAS badging below the taillamps. The bumpers both at the front and the rear is finished in faux silver skid plate.
The MG Gloster on the other hand has a 12.21-inch infotainment system placed above the thinner rectangular AC vents with controls for the climate control below. It has the dual-tone dashboard theme option as well. The Gloster has a four-spoke multi-function steering wheel with a digital instrument cluster, push start/stop engine button is positioned on the left side near the infotainment system, and a huge panoramic sunroof. Around the gear lever, it has buttons for ventilated and heated seats for driver, and ventilated seats for passenger, hill descent control, traction control, idle stop/start control, self-park, electronic differential lock, lane keep assist, electric parking brake with auto hold function, and round dial for drive modes. The second row gets captain seats with two cupholders in the left captain seats, and some storage space in the right captain seats. The third row is good for adults and children for city travels, however for longer distances, the third row is good for children only and not for adults. Lastly, the Gloster has 12-speaker sound system.
Now, the MG Hector, it has a very clean look as it has eliminated buttons from the dashboard and everything is operated from the 14-inch vertically positioned infotainment system. It has huge AC vents in horizontal position and also has dual-tone theme dashboard option. The Hector has it’s classic looking three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with full digital instrument cluster with a huge panoramic sunroof and button for the engine start/stop is positioned on the left side near the infotainment system. The gear lever looks similar to the Creta, with metal finish buttons before the gear level for the drive modes and other thing. The seats at the rear has 60:40 split.
So, from the outside, the MG Gloster looks great than the MG Hector as the exterior of the Hector is kind of polarizing and depends on the people whether they like it or not. From the inside, the Gloster feels and looks very spacious and luxurious while the Hector feels premium but not luxurious.
MG Gloster vs MG Hector – Dimensions
| MG Gloster | MG Hector | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4985mm | 4699mm |
| Width | 1926mm | 1835mm |
| Height | 1867mm | 1760mm |
| Wheelbase | 2950mm | 2750mm |
| Ground Clearance | 210mm | 192mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 litres | 60 litres |
| Boot Space | 343 litres | 587 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 2,600 kg | 1,900 kg |
When it comes to Dimensions, the MG Gloster measures 4985mm in length, 1926mm in width, and 1867mm in height. The Hector measures 4699mm that is shorter by 296mm, width of 1835mm which is less wider by 91mm, and has a height of 1760mm that is shorter by 107mm. The Gloster has a wheelbase of 2950mm, ground clearance of 210mm, and fuel tank of 75 litres where as the Hector has a wheelbase of 2750mm which is shorter by 200mm, ground clearance of 192mm that is lower by 18mm, and fuel tank of 60 litres which is 15 litres smaller. The Gloster has a boot space of 343 litres and kerb weight of 2,600 kg while the Hector has a boot space of 587 litres that is bigger by 244 litres, and kerb weight of 1,900 kg which is lighter by 700 kg.
So, in dimensions, the Gloster is bigger in almost every way which is good for accommodating passengers with space and comfort.
MG Gloster vs MG Hector – Engine Options
| MG Gloster | MG Hector | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbo diesel | 2.0-litre twin-turbo Diesel | 2.0-litre turbo diesel |
| Displacement | 1996cc | 1996cc | 1956cc |
| Power | 158.79 bhp | 212.55 bhp | 167.67 bhp |
| Torque | 373.5 Nm | 478.5 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed AT | 8-speed AT | 6-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | – | 13.92 kmpl | 15.58 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 177 kmph | 177 kmph | 195 kmph |
In Engine Options, the Gloster and the Hector has a turbo diesel powertrain on offer. The MG Gloster is powered by 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that pumps out 212.55 bhp and 478.5 Nm of torque mated to a 8-speed Automatic Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 13.92 kmpl and has a top speed of 177 kmph. Then there is the 2.0-litre turbo engine that pumps out 158.79 bhp and 373.5 Nm of torque mated to a 8-speed Automatic Gearbox. The Hector has a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine that produces 167.67 bhp and 350 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed Manual Gearbox with 15.58 kmpl fuel efficiency and top speed of 195 kmph.
| MG Hector | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbo petrol |
| Displacement | 1199cc |
| Power | 141 bhp |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, 6-speed CVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 12.34 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 195 kmph |
Other than the turbo diesel engine, the Hector has turbo petrol powertrain as well. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine produces 141 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, and drives the front wheels via a 6-speed Manual and 6-speed CVT Gearbox. This engine gives fuel efficiency of 12.34 kmpl and has a top speed of 195 kmph.
MG Gloster vs MG Hector – Features
| Features | MG Gloster | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 19-inch, alloy wheels | 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| AC | 3-zone | Auto |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Infotainment System | 12.28-inch | 14-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 12-speaker standard sound system | 8-speaker Infinity sound system |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| Heated seats | Driver and Passenger | – |
| Powered Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat 8-way Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
When it comes to features, the Hector misses out on heated seats, 12-speaker sound system, and passenger powered seats. The Gloster has all these features making it better than the Hector.
| MG Gloster | MG Hector | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six airbags |
| Camera | 360-degree camera | 360-degree camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 1 | Level 2 |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | – |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
In Safety, the Hector misses out on Hill Descent Control while the Gloster misses out on Level 2 ADAS tech.
MG Gloster vs MG Hector – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| MG Gloster | Rs. 38.07 lakh – Rs. 42.38 lakh |
| MG Hector | Rs. 14.99 lakh – Rs. 22.12 lakh |
The MG Gloster is priced at Rs. 38.07 lakh for the ‘Sharp 7-str 4×2’ variant and goes up to Rs. 42.38 lakh for the top ‘Savvy 7-str 4×4’ variant. As for the MG Hector, it is priced at Rs. 14.99 lakh for the ‘1.5 Turbo Style’ Petrol variant and goes up to Rs. 22.12 lakh for the top ‘2.0 Sharp Pro’ Diesel variant. he price difference between the two entry-level variant is Rs. 23.08 lakh and Rs. 20.26 lakh for the top variant.
As for the warranty, the Gloster has 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty period that can be extended up to 5 years/1,50,000 km. As for the Hector, it has warranty period of 5 years/Unlimited and can be extended for 2 more years/50,000 km for petrol variants and 2 years/75,000 km for the diesel variants.
MG Gloster vs MG Hector – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which MG SUV depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to buy the MG Gloster as it’s bigger in dimensions, loads of features and safety, comfy, good mileage, and can off-roading as well. The MG Hector cannot do off-roading, but it has humongous space for an SUV below Rs. 23 lakh and has loads of features, space, and comfort with mileage similar to Gloster. So, if you want an SUV that can do off-roading as well, then the MG Gloster is for you, otherwise, if you looking for an SUV with Gloster-like features, then the Hector is for you. Which one would you choose?
https://teamcardelight.com/?p=11786
