contact@teamcardelight.com For the brand, MG Hector has been raking up big sales. But the automaker has revamped the SUV with fresh features and a new look in order to keep it current. Watch how the new Hector performs in the Harrier matchup
DIMENSIONS
The new Hector has the same amount of room as the outgoing model, which results in dimensions of 4,655 mm in length, 1,835 mm in width, 1,760 mm in height, and 2,750 mm in wheelbase. The Harrier has a wheelbase that is 2,741 mm longer, 1,894 mm wider, and 1,706 mm taller than this. Regarding the boot, the Hector maintains its advantage with a roomy 587 litres of boot space compared to the Harrier’s 425 litres of luggage space.
| Hector facelift | Harrier | |
| Length | 4,655 mm | 4,598 mm |
| Width | 1,835 mm | 1,894 mm |
| Height | 1,760 mm | 1,706 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Boot space | 587-litres | 425-litres |
FEATURES
The Hector clearly outperforms the Harrier in this particular area. The SUV receives a revised 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with I Smart that allows “industry-first” Hinglish spoken commands. The SUV also comes with heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, a voice-activated dual-pane sunroof, a semi-digital instrument panel, a motorized tailgate, automatic air conditioning, a push-button start system, rear AC vents, etc.
Contrarily, the Harrier comes equipped with features like an 8.8-inch infotainment system that includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital instrument panel with a seven-inch multi-information display (MID), automatic air conditioning, a panoramic sunroof, automatic headlamps, a 6-way powered driver seat, a JBL sound system, push-button start/stop, etc.
ENGINE
Diesel and gasoline engines are choices for the MG Hector makeover. The 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine has 250 Nm of torque and 141 horsepower, and it may be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch (DCT) automatic transmission. This engine can also be used in conjunction with a 48-Volt mild hybrid system, but only when paired with a manual transmission. The diesel version of the MG Hector is powered by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine. Only a six-speed manual transmission is compatible with this engine, which has 168 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.
The 2.0-liter diesel engine in the Tata Harrier, in contrast, is BS 6-compliant and produces 168 horsepower and 350 Nm of maximum torque.
| Engine | Gearbox | Power | Torque | |
| Hector petrol | 1.5-litre | 6-MT / 7-DCT | Power | 250 Nm |
| Hector diesel | 2.0-litre | 6-MT | Power | 350 Nm |
| Harrier diesel | 2.0-litre | 6-MT / 6-AT | Power | 350 Nm |
INTERIOR
The features that MG Hector provides are Ambient Lighting, 17.8 cm Colored Digital Multi Info Display, Leather Door Armrest & IP Insert, Chrome Door Armrest Handle Finish, Chrome Inside Door Handles Finish, LED Front And Rear Reading Lights, Tire Pressure Display, Music Input, Calling Input, Vehicle Speed, Drive Time With Fatigue Reminder Setting, Trip Meter, Distance To Empty, Co-driver seat with 4-way power adjustment, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, 6-way power-adjustable driver seat, AC controls on the head unit, reclining second row seats, leather driver armrest with storage and a 12V power outlet, front and rear fast-charging USB ports, and a flat floor in the back. While Harrier provides Ventilated Driver & Co-Driver Seats, Rear Parking Sensor with Display on Infotainment, Multi Drive Modes 2.0 (Eco, City, Sport), Connected Car by iRA , 6 Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Adjustable Lumbar Support.
EXTERIOR
Front and rear skid plates (gunmetal tone), floating light turn indicators, outside door handles finished in chrome, and side body cladding finished in chrome are all exterior features of the MG Hector. Harrier contrasts this with Premium Benecke-KalikoTM Oak Brown Perforated, Leather Seat Upholstery & Door Pad Inserts, and an Instrument Cluster with a 17.76 cm (7″) Color TFT Display.
PRICE
The price of the new Hector with a petrol engine ranges from 12.9 lakh to 18 lakh. On the other hand, the hybrid model’s price ranges from $14.4 lakh to $17 lakh. However, the cost of the MG Hector diesel model ranges from 14.21 lakh to 18.33 lakh. Everything is priced ex-showroom in India. In contrast, the automated model of the Tata Harrier MT costs between $16.4 lakh and $20.3 lakh in India, with the manual model costing between 13.84 lakh and 19.1 lakh. Everything is priced ex-showroom in Delhi.
| Manual | Automatic | |
| Hector petrol | ₹12.9 lakh – ₹17 lakh | ₹16.42 lakh – ₹18 lakh |
| Hector diesel | ₹14.21 lakh – ₹18.33 lakh | NA |
| Harrier diesel | ₹13.84 lakh – ₹19.1 lakh | ₹16.4 lakh – ₹20.3 lakh |
