To mark the second anniversary of the Hector in India, MG today launched a new mid-spec variant of the MG Hector. The new variant is called Shine and sits right between the MG Hector line-up. This looks like MGs effort to make the Hector available with some more features in the lower price spectrum. This is the second product that MG has introduced within a week after launching the 7-seater Savvy edition of the Gloster earlier.
Official Statement
Commenting on the new trim, Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG Motor India, said, “Hector’s second anniversary in India is a perfect occasion to further strengthen it’s portfolio. The addition of the Shine variant braces Hector family range which now comprises five variants and gives customers the power of choice. This is an opportunity to welcome new members to the MG family.”
Price & Engine Options
The MG Hector line-up starts with the base Style variant followed by the Super and then the newly launched Shine. The Hector Shine will be offered in three engine trims – the 1.5L turbo petrol which produces 141 bhp and 250 Nm torque is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and is priced at ₹14.51 lakh ex-showroom. The second option is the same 1.5L turbo petrol engine which is mated to a 6-speed CVT with manual override and is priced at ₹15.71 lakh ex-showroom. For the diesel lovers, there’s the same 2.0L turbo diesel engine that puts out 168 bhp and 350 Nm torque mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and priced at ₹16.49 lakh ex-showroom.
Features
The Shine variant gets some new features to attract more consumers who do not want to spend on the “Smart” variant or the top of the line “Sharp” variant. The Shine comes in an all-new Havana Grey colourway. Some of the main highlights are listed below:
- All-new electric sunroof (which is not panoramic like the one seen on the higher variants)
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 10-inch HD touchscreen AVN
- Apple Car Play and Android Auto
- Electric parking brake (only in CVT)
- Push-button start/stop (only in CVT)
- Chrome door handles (only in CVT)
- Telescopic steering (only in CVT)
The car will also be backed by MG Shield which is a 5-5-5 offering, including five years of unlimited-kilometre warranty, five years of roadside assistance and five labour-free services.