MG Hector Which Variant To Buy - Value For Money Analysis

JSW MG Motor India have launched the limited-edition Hector Storm Series in India. It comprises the Hector Blackstorm and Hector Snowstorm, both priced at Rs. 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The special editions get distinctive exterior styling, an all-black interior, edition-specific accessories and are available exclusively in a 5-seater configuration.

MG have recently increased the prices of the 2026 Hector. The Select Pro, Smart Pro and Sharp Pro variants with the 1.5L turbo petrol-manual powertrain got the biggest price hike of Rs. 50,800. The MG Hector 2026 prices now start from Rs. 11.99 lakh and go up to Rs. 19.50 lakh. In percentage terms, the maximum price hike is 3.55% for the Select Pro variant.

MG will soon officially enter the commercial business scene with MG Commute — their Windsor-based electric car for cab and fleet operators. The Commute will not carry the Windsor nameplate and will sell with only the Commute badging. Moreover, visually, MG will distinguish it by giving it fewer cosmetic and functional features. This will help in maintaining separate identities for the Windsor and Commute vehicles.

MG Motor India’s upcoming 3-row SUV, the Starlight 560, was spied testing recently. This comes shortly after the model’s design patent surfaced online, confirming MG’s plans to introduce a new SUV positioned above the Hector range. The Starlight 560 is expected to strengthen MG’s presence in the highly competitive D-segment SUV space.

JSW MG Motor India have patented the design of the Starlight 560SUV in India, hinting at its upcoming launch in our market. Based on the Wuling Starlight 560 sold in various international markets, the SUV is expected to arrive in India with multiple powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

JSW MG Motor India have announced a price hike of up to 2% across their lineup from April 1, 2026. The price revision will apply across petrol, diesel and electric vehicles in MG India’s portfolio. The company has stated that this move is aimed at offsetting the impact of rising input costs.

JWS Motors Limited, the JSW Group’s passenger vehicle arm, are gearing up to launch their first standalone model, the Jetour T2 SUV, soon. This launch will be independent of JSW’s partnership with MG Motor India, signalling JSW’s intent to establish itself as a full-fledged carmaker.

We have recently learned from a reliable source that the 2026 MG Hector facelift with the 5-seat configuration is getting a cheaper petrol-automatic variant. The Select Pro trim of the 5-seater Hector 2026 facelift automatic will cost Rs. 15.09 lakh, which is only Rs. 1.10 lakh pricier than comparable manual variant. The other automatic variants carry a premium of Rs. 1.30 lakh. It’s also Rs. 1.20 lakh cheaper than the next Hector 5S petrol-automatic variant, Smart Pro, which costs Rs. 16.29 lakh (ex-showroom).

JSW MG Motor India have launched the 2026 Hector and Hector Plus facelifts. The latest update brings a few enhancements in terms of styling, features and new colour options. Let’s take a look.

We have recently received clearer images and more information about the upcoming 2026 MG Hector & Hector Plus. The new grille design is not as loud as before but still screams “look at me”.

MG Motor have finally broken their silence and officially teased the 2026 Hector and Hector Plus facelifts on their social media channels. This confirms what we at V3Cars reported last week – that the Hector twins are set to undergo yet another design update, becoming the only SUV in their segment to receive 4 different front-end designs within one lifecycle.

We have recently learned that the MG Hector and Hector Plus are about to get a design update very soon — again. This is the 4th design for the Hector twins. The first time the car went on sale in 2019, it had a black grille. In 2021, they moved to adding a chrome dots pattern to the grille. In 2023, they got the chrome pro max plus upgrade. And for 2026, they are getting another update to the front design; enough to call it a facelift.