February 2023 - MG Hector Plus Petrol Facelift Variants Explained - Best Buy

In this MG Hector Plus variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the 2023 MG Hector Plus petrol facelift you should buy based on the prices, variant-wise features and value for money. Here we compare and objectively analyse the petrol variants of the Hector Plus and their features. Then we'll compare its engine specs, mileage, dimensions and ground clearance with other petrol-powered D-segment 3-row SUVs like the Toyota Innova Hycross, Mahindra XUV700 7-seat, Hyundai Alcazar and Mahindra Scorpio N.

 

2023 MG Hector Plus

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of MG Hector Plus?

The pros or advantages of MG Hector Plus petrol are:

  • Well-loaded Smart EX variant offers a fantastic value for money and a healthy set of features
  • Upmarket features of the Hector Plus facelift include powered tail gate, powered and ventilated front seats, large, 14-inch touchscreen, ADAS and adaptive cruise control with traffic assist
  • Option of captain seats and bench seats in 2nd row with no price difference

The MG Hector Plus petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

  • The tall and slightly narrow body doesn’t give it the road presence like that of the XUV700 or Safari
  • Features like auto AC and TPMS are missing even in fairly-loaded Smart EX variant
  • Automatic transmission not available in the base Smart EX variant
  • Captain seats not available in the base Smart EX variant

What Is The Price Of 2023 MG Hector Plus Facelift Petrol Variants?

The 2023 MG Hector Plus is available with a turbo petrol engine in a total of 4 variants. The petrol-manual powertrain is available in the lower 3 variants while the petrol-automatic powertrain is available in the higher 3 variants. The petrol-manual variants of the Hector Plus cost between Rs. 17.50 lakh and Rs. 20.15 lakh. The price difference between petrol-manual and automatic is Rs. 1.33 lakh. The prices of the Hector Plus petrol-automatic variants range between Rs. 21.38 lakh and Rs. 22.43 lakh (ex-showroom). 

In terms of seating configuration, the base Smart EX variant only gets a bench seat in the middle row with space for 7 occupants. Meanwhile, the higher Smart Pro EX only gets captain seats in the middle row with space for 6 occupants. The top 2 variants have the option of bench as well as captain seats in the middle row with no price difference between 6-seater and 7-seater layouts.

It’s worth noting that the Sharp Pro EX doesn’t get electronic safety features and only saves you Rs. 10,000 compared to the Sharp Pro (non-EX). So, we’ll not include it in this variants explained article and recommend against buying the Sharp Pro EX variant.

2023 MG HECTOR PLUS FACELIFT PRICES

EX-SHOWROOM | FEBRUARY 2023

Variant

Petrol-Manual

Difference

Petrol-Auto

Smart EX (7S)

Rs. 17,49,800

-

-

Sharp Pro EX (6S)

Rs. 20,04,800

Rs. 1,33,000

Rs. 21,37,800

Sharp Pro (6S, 7S)

Rs. 20,14,800

Rs. 1,33,000

Rs. 21,47,800

Savvy Pro (6S, 7S)

-

-

Rs. 22,42,800

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2023 MG Hector Plus Facelift Smart EX - Base Model Features

The Smart EX base model of the Hector Plus petrol facelift costs Rs. 17.50 lakh. It’s only available with the manual transmission and in the 7-seat layout with a bench seat in the middle row. The Hector Plus base model comes with the following notable standard features:

MG HECTOR PLUS SMART EX

BASE MODEL FEATURES

Safety & Entertainment

Functional

Style

Std. safety features

Power mirrors

Leather dashboard trim

Rear camera

Tilt & telescopic steering

LED rear fog lamps

Front fog lamps w/ cornering

60-40 split-folding 2nd row seat back w/ recline

Chrome inside door handles

LED projector headlamps

2nd & 3rd row AC vents

18-inch machined alloy wheels

Rear disc brakes

Follow-me-home Headlamps

Shark fin antenna

Rear defogger

Cruise control

Panoramic sunroof

Speed sensing auto door lock

2x front vanity mirrors

LED DRLs

ISOFIX

Front & rear armrest

Chrome exterior detailing

Rear washer wiper

12V power outlet

Roof rails

Front seatbelt pretensioner & load limiter

Height-adjustable driver seat

Turn indicators on outside mirrors

Day/night inside mirror

Front, rear & 3rd row USB ports

Sweeping turn indicators

10.4-inch touchscreen

All power windows

Full LED tail lamps

Wired Android Auto

Keyless entry w/ push-button start/stop

Rear connecting light

Wired Apple Carplay

Sunglass holder

Chrome outside door handles

6x speakers & 2x tweeters

Front Seat Back Pockets

Front & rear door Sill plates

Steering-mounted controls

50-50 split 3rd row seatback w/ Recline

Leather wrapped steering wheel

USB, FM & Bluetooth

7x adjustable headrests

LED cabin lights

Subwoofer

All door pockets

Integrated rear spoiler

Amplifier

Adjustable front seatbelts

Fabric upholstery

In the base variant of the Hector Plus, you might miss features like:

  • Auto AC
  • Auto-dimming inside mirror
  • Front parking sensors
  • ESC, HSA, traction control
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
  • Thorax and curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Power-folding outside mirrors

Even the base variant of the Hector Plus gets most of the must-have features. So, it’s suitable for budget buyers as well as buyers interested in a value-for-money variant.

2023 MG Hector Plus Facelift Smart EX vs Sharp Pro Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Sharp Pro variant of the Hector Plus facelift costs Rs. 20.15 lakh with the manual and Rs. 21.47 lakh with the automatic transmission. This variant is Rs. 2.65 lakh pricier than the base model. The automatic transmission carries a premium of Rs. 1.33 lakh over the petrol-manual powertrain of this variant. The Hector Plus Sharp Pro petrol is available in 6-seat (with captain seats in middle row) as well as 7-seat layout (with bench seat in middle row). There’s no price difference between 6-seat and 7-seat configurations.

MG HECTOR PLUS SMART EX (7S) vs SHARP PRO (6S, 7S)

PRICE COMPARISON

 

Smart EX (7S)

Difference

Sharp Pro (6S, 7S)

Petrol-Manual

Rs. 17,49,800

Rs. 2,65,000

Rs. 20,14,800

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,33,000

Petrol-Automatic

-

-

Rs. 21,47,800

The Sharp Pro variant of the 2023 Hector Plus facelift gets the following additional features over the base Smart EX base variant:

MG HECTOR PLUS SHARP PRO

FEATURES OVER SMART EX

Safety

Functional

Style & Entertainment

Tyre pressure monitoring system

All windows one-touch down

Chrome Exterior & Interior Detailing

2x front side thorax airbags

6-way powered driver seat

Wooden Interior trim (CVT)

2x curtain airbags

Wireless phone charger

Telematics

Front parking sensors

Power-folding outside mirrors

Leather upholstery

LED fog lamps

Cooled glovebox

Multicoloured ambient lighting

Auto dimming inside mirror

Powered tailgate

Dual-tone interior

Electronic stability control

Ventilated front seats

14-inch touchscreen

Traction control

Auto car lock/unlock

Wireless Android Auto

Hill start assist

4-way powered passenger seat

Wireless Apple Carplay

Electronic parking brake (CVT)

Multi Drive Modes - Eco, Normal, Sports (CVT)

Full-colour LCD instrument cluster

360-degree parking camera

Air purifier

 
 

Auto AC

 

In the Sharp Pro variant, you may only miss the ADAS features. Otherwise, this variant is well packed with features. This variant is suitable for buyers who want an upmarket ownership experience. Especially with the automatic transmission, this variant earns our top recommendation.

2023 MG Hector Plus Facelift Petrol Sharp Pro vs Savvy Pro Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Savvy Pro top model of the Hector Plus petrol is only available with the automatic transmission and costs Rs. 22.43 lakh (ex-showroom). This is Rs. 95,000 more expensive than the lower Sharp Pro petrol-automatic.

MG HECTOR PLUS SHARP PRO vs SAVVY PRO

PRICE COMPARISON

 

Sharp Pro (6S, 7S)

Difference

Savvy Pro (6S, 7S)

Petrol-Manual

Rs. 20,14,800

-

-

Difference

Rs. 1,33,000

 

-

Petrol-Automatic

Rs. 21,47,800

Rs. 95,000

Rs. 22,42,800

The Smart Pro variant adds the following features over the lower Sharp Pro variant:

MG HECTOR PLUS SAVVY PRO

FEATURES OVER SHARP PRO

ADAS

Adaptive cruise control

Lane departure warning

Stop-go cruise

Lane keep assist

Auto braking

Auto headlamp beam

Front collision warning

 

The top-spec Savvy Pro offers all the features you should expect from a car of this price. If you’re interested in ADAS features, then the Savvy Pro variant more than justifies the incremental price over the Sharp Pro petrol-automatic. But for most buyers, the Sharp Pro offer a better balance of value and ownership experience.

Which Variant Of The MG Hector Plus Petrol Should You Buy?

With the Hector Plus petrol-manual powertrain, the Smart EX is our top recommendation. It offers most of the must-have features for a well-rounded ownership experience and a fantastic value for money. The upgrade to Sharp Pro is also suitable for buyers who want an upmarket ownership experience.

MG HECTOR PLUS FACELIFT PETROL-MANUAL

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Manual

Recommendation

Smart EX (7S)

Rank 1

Rs. 17,49,800

Top recommended

Sharp Pro EX (6S)

-

Rs. 20,04,800

Not recommended

Sharp Pro (6S, 7S)

Rank 2

Rs. 20,14,800

Value upgrade over base model for those who want a feature-rich SUV

For the Hector Plus petrol-automatic buyers, the Sharp Pro is our top recommendation. However, the upgrade to Savvy Pro is also worth the cost for buyers who want the ADAS features.

MG HECTOR PLUS FACELIFT PETROL-AUTOMATIC

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Manual

Recommendation

Sharp Pro EX (6S)

-

Rs. 21,37,800

Not recommended

Sharp Pro (6S, 7S)

Rank 2

Rs. 21,47,800

Top recommended

Savvy Pro (6S, 7S)

Rank 1

Rs. 22,42,800

Value upgrade over Sharp pro; worth buying if you want ADAS tech

It’s worth noting that we’re not recommending the Sharp Pro EX variant of the Hector Plus with either transmission as it’s only Rs. 10,000 cheaper than the Sharp Pro (non-EX) variants. The Sharp Pro EX doesn't get electronic safety features such as ESC, HSA and traction control. These features more than justify the upgrade cost to the non-EX variant.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The MG Hector Plus Petrol?

Among its peers, the MG Hector Plus has the smallest engine displacement. However, the presence of a turbocharger gives it satisfactory torque output from fairly low revolutions of just 1600rpm. The Innova Hycross and Alcazar sit at the bottom in terms of torque output while the Mahindra’s XUV700 and Scorpio N sit at the top in their segment. In terms of fuel efficiency, the Innova Hycross leads the pack with a figure of 21.1kmpl from its hybrid powertrain. Even without the hybrid tech, the Innova Hycross has a respectable mileage figure of 16.13kmpl. Meanwhile, the Hector Plus petrol claims to deliver 14.03kmpl with the manual and 11.67kmpl with the automatic.

The official mileage figures of the Scorpio N and XUV700 are not available. Since Mahindra are not comfortable sharing this information with the prospective buyers, we believe that their mileage figures could be in the high single digits or very low double digits (best case).

MG HECTOR PLUS VS RIVALS

PETROL ENGINE SPECS COMPARISON

 

Hector Plus

Innova Hycross

Scorpio N

XUV700

Alcazar

Engine

1.5L Turbo

2.0L

2.0L Hybrid

2.0L Turbo

2.0L Turbo

2.0L

Cylinder

4

4

4

4

4

4

Displacement

1451cc

1987cc

1987cc

1997

1997cc

1999cc

Power

143PS @ 5000rpm

174PS @ 6600rpm

186PS

203PS @ 5000rpm

200PS @ 5000rpm

159PS @ 6500rpm

Torque

250Nm @ 1600 - 3600rpm

205Nm @ 4500 - 4900rpm

206Nm

370Nm @ 1750 - 3000rpm (380Nm - AT)

380Nm @ 1750 - 3000rpm

191Nm @ 4500rpm

Manual

6-speed

-

-

6-speed

6-speed

6-speed

Manual FE

14.03kmpl*

-

-

NA

NA

14.5kmpl

Automatic

CVT

CVT

CVT

6-speed TC

6-speed TC

6-speed TC

Auto FE

11.67kmpl*

16.13kmpl

21.1kmpl

NA

NA

14.2kmpl

*Based on pre-facelift model

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

Fuel Cost Calculator in India

What Are The Dimensions Of The New MG Hector Plus Facelift?

In terms of the dimensions, the new Hector Plus is shorter than only the Innova Hycross while the Scorpio N is the widest. The Hycross also has the longest wheelbase but offers the smallest 16-inch wheels in the lower variants. The Hector Plus, on the other hand, is the only one with 18-inch wheels as standard across all variants.

MG HECTOR PLUS VS COMPETITION

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Hector Plus

Innova Hycross

Scorpio N

XUV700

Alcazar

Length

4699mm

4755mm

4662mm

4695mm

4500mm

Width

1835mm

1850mm

1917mm

1890mm

1790mm

Height

1760mm

1790mm

1870mm

1755mm

1675mm

Wheelbase

2750mm

2850mm

2750mm

2750mm

2760mm

Ground Clearance

192mm*

185mm**

187mm

NA

200mm

Boot Space

155L*

300L

NA

NA

180L

Fuel Tank

60L

52L

57L

60L

50L

Tyre Size (base)

215/55 R18

205/65 R16

245/65 R17

235/65 R17

215/60 R17

Tyre Size (top)

215/55 R18

225/50 R18

255/60 R17

235/65 R17

215/55 R18

*Based on pre-facelift model

**Based on Indonesia-spec model

Find out how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:

10 Tips To Get Better Mileage From Your Petrol, Diesel Or CNG Car

What Are The Colour Options Of The New MG Hector Plus?

The Hector Plus facelift is available in the following 6 colour options:

  • Grey
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Brown

The white exterior colour is also available with a black dual-tone roof.

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

CLASSIFICATION OF CARS

SEGMENT

SUB-SEGMENT

LENGTH

EXAMPLE

A Segment

A

< 3699mm

Alto, Kwid (Exception), Santro, Celerio

       

B Segment

B1

3700 - 3850mm

Ignis, Punch, Hector Plus, Swift, Tiago

       

B Segment

B2

3850 - 3999mm

Altroz, Brezza, Baleno, Amaze, Nexon, Dzire

       

C Segment

C

4000 - 4499mm

Exception - New City, Slavia, Virtus

Ciaz, Creta, Seltos, Compass, Ertiga

       

D Segment

D1

4500 - 4750mm

XUV700, Elantra, Civic, Harrier, Hector Plus, Innova, Kodiaq, CR-V, Carens

       

D Segment

D2

> 4750mm

Gloster, Fortuner, Superb, Camry, Carnival

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

1 Comments

  1. S Safique Ansari says:
    February 22 2023 23:40:34

    If I have to choose between MG Hector Plus Savvy Pro and Alcazar Signature which one should I choose?

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