MG Hector On Top: SUV Commands Highest Market Share With Over 48 per cent

Morris Garages (MG Motor) marked its debut in the Indian market with the launch of Hector SUV in July 2019. MG Hector is one of the first connected SUVs to be launched in India. Amidst slump in India’s auto sector, MG Hector defeated Mahindra XUV500 and Tata Harrier as it continues to command the highest market share at a little over 48 per cent. 

Mahindra XUV500 managed to grab the second spot in terms of sales figures in October 2019. It has gone down from 52 per cent to almost 19 per cent. On the other hand, Tata Harrier and Hexa command a market share of a little more than 17 per cent and 3.12 per cent, respectively. Interestingly, Hyundai Tucson is the least preferred mid-size SUV and commands a market share of a mere 1.13 per cent. 

Coming back to Hector SUV, it comes in five colours - glaze red, burgundy red, starry black, aurora silver and candy white. The length and width of MG Hector is 4,655 mm and 1,835 mm respectively. The height and wheelbase of MG Hector are 1,760 mm and 2,750 mm respectively. 

In terms of the engine, MG Hector comes with the option of both, petrol and diesel powertrains. There is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine good for 141 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque, with a standard 6-speed manual gearbox. You can have it with a 6-speed DCT (Double Clutch Transmission) also. Then there is a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel motor producing 168 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. 

The Hector SUV also gets a segment-first 48V Hybrid System with the petrol trim. Boasting of better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, this variant also gets a 6-speed manual gearbox. On the features front, MG Hector SUV comes with the front and rear fog lamps, LED DRLs and tail lamps, dual-tone machined alloys and floating light turn indicators. 

There will be a 7-inch coloured MID and a 10.4-inch HD touchscreen AVN system. It also features the next-gen iSMART connectivity technology. The SUV further offers a premium cabin equipped with power-adjustable seats, electronic parking brake, a 360-degree camera, and cruise control. 

Also Read: MG Motor Sells Over 3,500 Units Of Hector SUV In October

Currently, the prices of the Hector SUV starts at Rs 12.18 lakh (ex-showroom, India) going all the way up to Rs 16.88 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

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