MG Hector Plus vs MG Hector: Key differences explained – Times of India

NEW DELHI: MG Motor on Monday launched the 6-seater MPV, Hector Plus. The MG Hector Plus has entered the Indian market precisely after a yr the MG Hector was launched.
Hector and Hector Plus are basically developed on the identical platform, nonetheless, there’s a world of distinction inside out. Here’s a comparability of key components that differ Hector from Hector Plus.
Dimensions:
Hector and Hector Plus are equal in breadth, top, and wheelbase. However, the Hector Plus is longer by 65 mm at 4,720 mm to accommodate the third row.
Width: 1835 mm, Height of 1760mm, Wheelbase: 2750 mm.
Price:
The MG Hector Plus was launched with a beginning value of Rs 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hector Plus is at present supplied in 4 trims. On the opposite hand, the MG Hector SUV begins at Rs 12.83 lakh (ex-showroom) and in addition gives Four trims- Style, Super, Smart and Sharp.
Engine:
The powertrains are equivalent in each the automobiles with petrol, turbo-diesel and hybrid-petrol as selections. The petrol variant powered by a 1.5-litre engine providing most energy of 143 PS and a peak torque of 250 Nm. The figures keep the identical for the petrol hybrid variant with 20Nm further torque from the electric motor. The diesel variant is powered by a 2-litre turbocharged engine that gives a most energy of 170 PS and a peak torque of 350 Nm.
Exterior:
The exterior options of each the Hectors are related, nonetheless, completely different in their very own methods.. Both the MGs function floating mild flip indicators, LED headlamps, LED entrance and rear fog lamps, LED hind lights, LED DRL’s, shark fin antenna, ORVMs, the signature chrome entrance grill and the dual-tone machined alloy wheels. Hector Plus’s grille is larger and impressed from the electrical ZE EV, whereas barely completely different in mild inserts. The tail of the Hector Plus misses out on an LED strip becoming a member of the lamps on the rear. Wheel dimension at 17-inch stays the identical.

Interior:
The spotlight within the inside on the subject of the MG Hector Plus, is the second-row captain seats with slide and recline function and particular person armrests. Additionally, the MG Hector Plus comes with a third-row seating association to accommodate as much as six passengers. The beneficiant quantity of leather-based utilization across the sprint and varied elements of cabin is distinctive in Hector Plus.
Apart from these options within the MG Hector Plus, the remainder of the choices keep largely the identical because the MG Hector. Some of those frequent options embody – eight color ambient lighting, entrance and rear studying lights, leather-wrapped steering wheels.
One function that makes the MG Hector stand out is the flat foldable second row.
Comfort and comfort:
The MG Hector Plus definitely has to supply a really recent function that makes it stand out. The key spotlight within the MG Hector Plus is the brand new ‘Smart Swipe’ function. This segment-first function allows you to open the tailgate by a easy swipe of your foot.
The remainder of the options frequent to each the MG Hector Plus and the MG Hector. Some of those options include- 4-way power-adjustable co-driver seat, 6-way power-adjustable driver seat, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, heated ORVM and some extra.

i-Smart voice assistant:
MG Hector Plus comes with the upgraded voice assistant, i-Smart. i-Smart is MG’s voice assistant that gives seamless driving expertise and distinctive connectivity.
The all-new i-Smart has to supply its distinctive ‘Chit Chat’ function within the new MG Hector Plus. The ‘Chit Chat’ function lets you could have a dialogue together with your MG everytime you wish to make it a extra personalised expertise.
The remainder of the i-Smart options largely stay the identical all through the MG Hector Plus and MG Hector. Some of the frequent options supplied are navigation, pre-loaded leisure content material, e-call (emergency providers), i-call (basic help), automobile standing, geofencing, sensible drive, discover my automobile and plenty of extra.
Colour schemes:
The MG Hector comes with an extra color scheme referred to as starry sky blue. The remainder of the color palette stays the identical for each the Hectors- glazy crimson, burgundy crimson, starry black, sweet white, aurora silver