Hector BS6 petrol launched!

The MG Hector has been successful in changing the market scenario in the sub-20 lakh SUV segment. The product became an instant hit in the Indian market with waiting periods exceeding 3 months for certain variants. MG has decided to introduce the BS6 engines in its petrol line-up for now, with the diesel BS6 engines to come later on.

The MG Hector is not going to receive any changes in terms of exteriors or interiors. The prices of all the variants will go up by 26,000 rupees. The new pricing will be as follows:

Engines of the

The engine of the Hector BS6 is a 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol that produces 141 Bhp and 250 NM of torque. It comes with two transmission options which are a six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The diesel version of the hector is expected to get the BS6 engines by March 2020, but its price hike will be around the 50,000 mark.

Features of the Hector BS6

There are a host of features like remote car lock-unlock, opening and closing of the sunroof and tailgate. You can remotely switch on the engine and air conditioning, too, but that’s only available in the automatic variant. Needless to say, for all this to function, your smartphone and the embedded SIM, both need to have connectivity. The 10.4-inch touchscreen has its share of functionality, too, with a premium account of the ‘Gaana’ music streaming app, TomTom navigation system with live traffic updates, and a tyre pressure monitoring system on the MG Hector BS6.

Safety on the Hector BS6

For safety, you have six airbags on the top-spec trims, ABS with EBD, brake assist, traction control, front and rear parking sensors with a 360-degree camera and multiple angle options, and ISOFIX points for child seats.