2021 MG Hector Variants Explained - Which Variant To Buy

What Are The Prices of 2021 MG Hector? 

The 2021 MG Hector petrol prices start at Rs 12.90 lakh. The petrol engine is also available with the option of a mild hybrid technology, but it comes only with a manual transmission. With the hybrid powertrain option, the Hector’s top variant is priced at around Rs 17.10 lakh. The petrol engine comes with 2 automatic transmission options - DCT and CVT. This SUV’s automatic variants prices are the same in case of both CVT and DCT options. In the Smart variant the automatic versions are Rs 76,000 more expensive than the petrol manual version, while in the Sharp variant the price difference between the MT and ATs is 1 lakh.

All the 4 variants of the Hector are also available with diesel-manual powertrain. The Hector diesel’s price starts at Rs 14.21 lakh and its top variant is tagged at Rs 18.43 lakh. 

You can check all the price details of the 2021 MG Hector (prices, ex-showroom Delhi) in the table below:

What Are The Engine Specifications of MG Hector?

The Hector’s 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is good to produce 143PS of maximum power and 250Nm of peak torque. These power and torque output figures remain the same for both the regular petrol and mild hybrid versions. As far as the D2-segment 5-seater SUVs are concerned, only the Hector is available with a petrol engine option.

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The Hector’s diesel engine is comparatively more powerful and torquey than the petrol engine. This bigger 2.0-litre engine has the capability to generate 170PS of maximum power and 350Nm of peak torque. This engine’s power:weight ratio is around 10PS more than the petrol engine, while the torque:weight ratio is around 50Nm per tonne. 

The Hector diesel and Harrier diesel’s power:weight and torque:weight ratios are similar hain, and both the cars have a claimed fuel efficiency of around 16kmpl, which is better than what the Hector petrol and hybrid offer. 

The 2021 MG Hector’s engine specifications details are given in the table below, along with the comparison with its rival:

What Are The Dimensions of MG Hector? 

The Hector is a D2-segment SUV, and its length is more than 4.6m. Hector is the biggest car in its own segment in terms of length, height, wheelbase and boot space. While the Hector is bigger than the Harrier, the latter is wider and its ground clearance is also better. 

The Hector now gets wheel options as big as 18-inch, but the Harrier still offers 16- and 17-inch wheel options. 

In the following table you can check the dimension details of the 2021 MG Hector and its comparison with rival Tata Harrier:

MG Hector Variant-wise Features

What Are The Features of MG Hector Style Variant? 

The base variant of the Hector - Style, is available in petrol-manual and diesel-manual powertrain options. The Style petrol version is priced at Rs 12.90 lakh, while the diesel version is tagged at 14.21 lakh. Apart from the basic safety features, this variant gets electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, projector headlamps, rear defogger, rear wiper & washer, speed sensing auto door lock and rear disc brakes.

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In terms of style, the Hector Style variant comes with features such as LED DRLs, 17-inch steel wheels w/ full wheel covers, LED tail lamps, integrated rear spoiler and black interior with fabric upholstery. 

You can check the 2021 MG Hector Style variant’s safety and style related features in the table below: 

When entertainment features are concerned, this variant offers an audio system that comes with USB & bluetooth connectivity and 4 speakers. 

This variant’s notable functional features include - height adjustable driver seat, electrically adjustable ORVMs, all power windows, tilt steering, front & rear armrest, 60:40 split rear seat w/ recline, rear AC vents and USB charger. 

All the entertainment and functional features of the 2021 MG Hector Style variant are mentioned in the table below: 

According to us, given the base Style variant’s price, it covers all the basic features, except features like a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto support, steering-mounted audio controls, rear parking camera and electrically foldable ORVMs.

Whether you should settle for the base variant of the Hector, or go for some higher variant, we’ll discuss it after looking into the details of the next variant.

What Are The Features of MG Hector Super Variant? 

The Hector Super petrol-manual variant is around Rs 1 lakh more expensive than the Style counterpart, while with the diesel-manual powertrain the cost difference between the two equivalent variants is Rs 1.10 lakh. The Super variant also comes in a mild hybrid-manual powertrain option, which is Rs 51,000 costlier than its petrol-manual counterpart.

For the added premium, this variant gets the added features of a 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system along with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto support, steering-mounted controls and rear parking camera. 

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Apart from these, some of the add-on safety features of this variant include -- front parking sensors, LED headlamps and front fog lamps.

Some of its notable functional and style related features include -- cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels and shark-fin antenna. 

You can see all the added features of the 2021 MG Hector Super variant that it offers over the Style variant in the following table:

Except the electrically foldable ORVMs, the Hector Super variant covers all the basic features along with most of the missing features of the Style variant. Moreover, the Super variant offers some additional good-to-have features as well.

According to our internal data, the incremental cost of the Super variant over the style is justified in case of both petrol and diesel powertrain options. Hence, we would recommend the Style variant in both petrol-manual and diesel-manual powertrains options. However, spending extra for this variant’s hybrid-manual powertrain will not be very sensible. 

What Are The Features of MG Hector Smart Variant?

The Smart variant is available in 3 powertrain options -- hybrid-manual, petrol-automatic and diesel-manual. In case of the hybrid version, the Smart variant is Rs 1.36 lakh more expensive than the Super variant, while the petrol-automatic powertrain is Rs 76,000 costlier than the hybrid-manual version. The diesel version of the Smart variant has a price jump of Rs 1.71 lakh over the Super diesel.

From the perspective of safety, the Smart variant offers features such as side airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system and auto-dimming IRVM. This variant also comes with an Infinity audio system with subwoofer and amplifier.

The Hector offers a number of important functional features in the Smart variant , such as -- connected car tech, wireless charger, powered driver seat, keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop, electrically foldable ORVMs and telescopic steering.

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As far as style related features are concerned, this variant adds in features like leather upholstery & leather wrapped steering wheel, dynamic turn indicators and 18-inch alloy wheels. The diesel version of this variant also offers a dual-tone interior theme option. 

You can check all the additional features that the 2021 MG Hector Smart variant offers over the Super variant in the table below:

According to us, for such an extensive list of additional features, it is worth even to spend around Rs 2 lakh. Thus, in terms of value, this variant is worth spending the additional amount, and this is true for all the three powertrain options. Going by its price, we would recommend that you rather consider buying the petrol-automatic or the diesel-manual powertrain options instead of the hybrid version. 

The Hector Smart variant offers compelling added functional and safety related features. So, if you can fit the Smart variant into your budget, then we definitely commend that you choose this variant.

What Are The Features of MG Hector Sharp Variant? 

The Hector Sharp variant is Rs 1.34 lakh more expensive than the Smart variant in case of the hybrid-manual powertrain, Rs 1.58 lakh costlier in the petrol-automatic version, and Rs 1.41 lakh more expensive in case of the diesel-manual powertrain.

The Sharp variant adds in 2 key safety features, namely -- curtain airbags and 360-degree parking camera. 

Apart from these, this variant also adds a handful of functional features such as powered tailgate, heated ORVMs, ventilated front seats, auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers and electrically adjustable front passenger seat.

The Sharp variant also offers a number of additional style related features, such as dual-tone interior theme, ambient lighting, digital instrument cluster and panoramic sunroof. 

In the following table, you can see all the additional features offered in the 2021 MG Hector Sharp variant over the Smart variant:

Owing to its extra features, the Sharp variant is worth its additional asking price in case of all the three powertrain options. However, except the curtain airbags, all the other added features of this variant are convenience or style related and are feel-good features. Among these, the value of style related features is more because of the panoramic sunroof. So, it would be more of an emotional decision, if you choose to buy this particular variant. 

Let’s sum up all the variants of the MG Hector, to make your buying decision a bit easier. 

MG Hector Variants - Which Variant To Buy?

In case of the Hector petrol version, there are now 4 powertrain options -- petrol-manual, petrol-DCT, petrol-CVT and hybrid-manual. 

For the budget buyers, the Hector Super variant with the petrol-manual powertrain will be suitable. This variant covers almost all must-have features according to its price, while not compromising on value either. 

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If you wish to enjoy a more feature-rich variant of the Hector, then the Smart variant suitably loaded to suit your preference. In this variant, it will be better to choose the petrol-automatic over the hybrid-manual powertrain. Choosing this you will compromise on the fuel efficiency, but due to the automatic transmission it will offer enhanced driving ease. MG officially recommends the CVT transmission option for the city drive focused buyers, and we also agree with this.

Lastly, for those buyers who would like to get more feel-good features along with a sunroof and can stretch their budget, the Sharp variant is definitely the pick. The Sharp variant’s added features do justify its additional premium, and choosing it will be sensible for those who wouldn’t mind stretching their budget to enjoy extra convenience and style.

Similar to the petrol version, in case of the diesel engine option also, the Super variant is recommended for the budget buyers over the entry-level Style variant. This variant covers almost all must-have features according to its price, while not compromising on value. 

Above this, both Smart and Sharp variants justify their price increment by offering a bunch of good features. So, among these 2 variants, you can choose the one that suits your personal feature preference and fits your budget. 

What Are The Colour Options of 2021 MG Hector?

The MG Hector’s base Style variant is available only in silver and white colours. The Super variant adds to the list the black exterior colour option. The Smart variant is also available in additional red and burgundy colours. The Smart variant with the diesel engine also offers a contrasting black roof with the red and white body colours. The top Sharp variant is available in all these mentioned exterior colour options, and adds a Monotone Blue colour option as well -- in all the powertrain options. 

We think that the MG Hector looks best in the dual-tone white colour. Do let us know in the comment section, which colour option of the Hector do you like the best.