MG Motor India had already rolled out the BS6 petrol version for the Hector, and it has now announced the diesel version of the Hector with prices starting at Rs13.88 lakh, going all the way up to Rs 17.73 lakh for the top-of-the-line Sharp trim. The updated prices for the new BS6 version of the Hector see a hike of about Rs40,000 to Rs 45,000 as compared to the previous-gen variants.
Here is the price list comparing the BS4 and the BS6 models of the Hector
The Hector still comes kitted out with the FCA-sourced diesel engine (now BS6-compliant) delivering the same 170bhp of power and 350Nm of torque. The motor is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox or a DCT automatic transmission
The Hector continues to be feature-loaded with a 10.4-inch infotainment system along with 8- speaker surround system with an amplifier. It also gets mobile connectivity features like an embedded eSIM and voice recognition commands to control all the functions of the car, like opening and closing the sunroof or even folding in the wing mirrors.
Due to the current COVID/ Coronavirus crisis, MG have said that deliveries for the new BS6 Hector will only begin post April 15th, but bookings can be placed for the car online or by contacting the local MG dealership. MG also recently introduced a new sanitised delivery process to ensure a safe and clean sanitised delivery experience for customers.
Here below is the video of the entire sanitisation of the car taking place at the MG showroom.
Stay tuned to evo India for the full detailed drive review of the BS6 diesel variant of the MG Hector.