MG Cars to Choose|| Specifications, Features, And Summary
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- MG Hector
MG Hector is priced from Rs 12.84 lakh to Rs 17.89 lakh (ex-showroom India). MG launched the Hector SUV in India last year and it has been major success for the British automaker. It was the launch car for MGs entry into India and is offered here in 11 variants and five colour options: burgundy red, silver, glaze red, silver, white and black.The top-of-the-line Hector is being offered with a host of features like a 10.4-inch display for the touchscreen infotainment system, 7.0-inch MID, hill hold and descent control, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, heated ORVMs and 360-degree view parking system. MG has dubbed the Hector as India’s first internet car and is offering it with a host of connected services in a suite called iSMART.Powertrain options include a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol motor that is available with six-speed manual and DCT gearboxes and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel that’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission. There’s also a 48V hybrid option with the 1.5-litre petrol unit, paired with a six-speed manual. The electric motor comes with engine start/stop function and brake-energy regeneration, and provides an additional boost of 20Nm when required.MG is one of the first companies to offer a comprehensive maintenance package. Called the Shield programme, it’s an aftersales package and as we have said before it is armour for your Hector that’s always dependable. There are three components as a part of the deal- the 5-5-5 Aftersales package, competitive cost of ownership and Shield Protect Plans.The MG Hector is a rival to the likes of the Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Mahindra XUV500 as well as the Tata Hexa. In terms of sedans, it takes on the Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla and the Hyundai Elantra.
MG Hector Specifications
The MG Hector is offered with two engine options: a 143PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 170PS 2.0-litre diesel engine. While both engines come with a 6-speed manual transmission, the automatic variant is limited to the petrol in the form of a DCT. The petrol manual variants can also be opted with a hybrid system which packs in torque boost and start-stop functionality, In terms of dimensions, the Hector is 4655mm long, 1835mm wide, 1760mm tall and has a 2750mm wheelbase.
MG Hector Variants
The MG Hector is offered in a total of four variants: Style, Super, Smart and Sharp. The petrol MT variants are offered in the base two variants while the petrol DCT is offered in the top two trims. Meanwhile, the petrol hybrid variants are offered on all expect the base while the diesel variant is offered in all four trims.
MG Hector Features
In terms of features, the Hector comes with a 10.4-inch Android-based infotainment system, connected car technology, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an Infinity sound system, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting and power driver’s seat. Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree parking camera, parking sensors and electronic stability control.
MG Hector Summary
| Specific | Petrol/Diesel |
| Engine | 1451 – 1956 CC |
| Mileage | 15.81 – 17.41 Kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol/Diesel |
| Transmission | Manual/Automatic |
| Power | 167.68bhp@3750rpm |
| Length*Width*Height | 4655*1835*1760 mm^3 |
| Boot Space | 587 Liters |
| Max Torque | 350Nm@1750-2500rpm |
Pros And Cons of MG Hector
| Pros of MG Hector | Easy-to-drive petrol and diesel engines. Good ride comfort over bad roads too Safety across the range. Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, traction control, hill hold and more offered as standard. Top-spec gets 6 airbags, front parking sensors, 360-degree camera and more! Luxury car styling. Looks and feels like an expensive car with strong road presence Generous cabin space. Puts its wheelbase to good use, offering leg space even for occupants over 6ft tall Technologies from segments above. Big touchscreen, voice commands, internet linked features make this an affordable futuristic SUV Well-loaded with features even in the base variant. Top-spec offers panoramic sunroof, front powered seats, all LED lighting, powered tailgate etc Standard 5 year/unlimited kilometre warranty. Strongest standard warranty among its rivals inspires confidence in the Hector’s long term reliability. Buy back program powered by CarDekho. Sell your Hector in 3 years and get 60 per cent of the SUVs value back! |
| Cons of MG Hector | Design, while distinctive, may not be to everyone’s taste. Styling may be too busy for some Cool gizmos (touchscreen, iSmart app, 360-degree camera) could be more polished. Touchscreen faces issues with response time Interior quality is good but not great. Upholstery quality and cabin materials feel decent but not rich Seats could offer better underthigh support, even for people under 6ft tall. 2nd row floor sits close to the seat base, pushing your knees upwards |
- MG Hector Plus
The introductory pricing for the MG Hector Plus has come to an end. Prices for the Hector Plus have been hiked by up to Rs 46,000 and the six-seater SUV now starts from Rs 13.74 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 18.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hector Plus is positioned above the standard Hector and comes with a third row of seats. The MG Hector Plus will initially be offered in a six-seater configuration with the seven-seater configuration set to be introduced in the coming months. It’s offered in three variants and three powertrain options.
MG Hector Plus Specifications
The Hector Plus comes with three powertrain options: a 143PS 1.5-litre petrol, a 170PS 2.0-litre diesel, and a 143PS 1.5-litre hybrid. The hybrid unit packs in an electric motor that offers torque boost under hard acceleration. A 6-speed manual gearbox is offered with the hybrid and diesel variant while the petrol engine is offered with a DCT only.
MG Hector Plus Variants
The MG Hector Plus is offered in four variants: Style, Super, Smart and Sharp.
MG Hector Plus Features
Notable equipment in the Hector Plus include a new swipe-to-open tailgate feature, a 10.4-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, panoramic sunroof, powered front seats, cruise control, climate control, coloured multi-info display and ambient lighting. On the safety front, it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and electronic stability control.
MG Hector Plus Summary
| Specific | Petrol/Diesel |
| Engine | 1451 – 1956 CC |
| Mileage | 14.025 – 16.65 Kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol/Diesel |
| Transmission | Manual/Automatic |
| Power | 167.67bhp@3750rpm |
| Length*Width*Height | 4720*1835*1760 mm^3 |
| Boot Space | 155 Liters |
| Max Torque | 350nm@1750-2500rpm |
Pros And Cons of MG Hector Plus
| Pros of MG Hector Plus | Imposing road presence Well-finished and spacious interiors Comfortable captain seats in second-row |
| Cons of MG Hector Plus | No diesel-automatic option Inconsistent ride quality Petrol motor lacks punch |
- MG Gloster
MG Motor India has hiked the prices of the Gloster SUV by up to Rs 1 lakh. The flagship SUV is now priced between Rs 29.98 lakh and Rs 35.58 lakh. Despite the price hike, the Gloster remains a value-for-money offering. It’s the only SUV in its segment to come with level 1 autonomous driving technology. The MG Gloster rivals the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Mahindra Alturas G4, and the upcoming Isuzu mu-X BS6.
MG Gloster Specifications
The Gloster is offered with two engine options: a 2.0-litre turbo diesel with 163PS and 375Nm, and a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel unit making 218PS and 480Nm. Both variants come mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The turbo diesel drives its rear wheels while the twin-turbo diesel drives all four wheels along with terrain selection. In terms of dimensions, the Gloster is 4,985mm long, 1,926mm wide, 1,867mm tall, and has a 2,950mm long wheelbase.
MG Gloster Variants
The Gloster is offered in four variants: Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy. It comes in two seating layouts: a 6-seater with captain seats for the middle row and 7-seater with bench seats. The first two variants are only available with the lower-spec 2.0-litre turbo diesel, whereas the latter variants get the twin-turbo 2.0-litre diesel motor.
MG Gloster Features
The MG Gloster is loaded with features like i-Smart 2.0 connected car tech, , a 12.3-inch touch screen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12-speaker audio system, a 8-inch multi-info display, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), 64 colours ambient lighting, and wireless charging. Other bits include an AI based VR system for vehicle commands, 360 degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, PM 2.5 filter air conditioning, remote front seat heating, driver seat massage,, electronic gear shift with auto park, and keyless entry with push-button start. Safety kit includes , six airbags, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) , Blind Spot Detection (BSD),driver fatigue reminder system, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), ABS with EBD, Traction Control System (TCS), and rear parking sensors with a rearview camera.
MG Gloster Summary
| Specific | Diesel |
| Engine | 1996 CC |
| Mileage | 14.5 Kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Gear Box | 8 speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Power | 215.01bhp@4000rpm |
| Max Torque | 480nm@1500-2400rpm |
Pros And Cons of MG Gloster
| Pros of MG Gloster | Powerful twin-turbo diesel engine option Class-leading safety features including Autonomous Level 1 features Packed with comfort features Sets new segment benchmark in term of interior quality Comfortable third-row seating 4×2 variant is expected to be priced competitively |
| Cons of MG Gloster | Fuel efficiency is mediocre for the twin-turbo engine variant Low-speed ride is a bit bumpy Fortuner and Endeavour diehards make this a very hard segment to crack |
- MG ZS EV
MG Motor India has just announced that the ZS EV will be sold in 10 additional cities: Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam, Dehradun, Agra, Aurangabad, Indore and Nagpur. All in all, MG is offering the ZS EV in a total of 21 cities. The ZS EV is MG’s second launch and the only electric SUV in its lineup.
MG ZS EV Specifications
The ZS EV gets a 44.5kWh battery which offers an ARAI certified range of 340km. The electric motor makes 143PS and 353Nm of torque. Claimed acceleration from 0-100kmph is in 8.5s.
MG ZS EV Variants
The MG ZS EV is available in two variants – Excite and Exclusive.
MG ZS EV Features
When it comes to looking conventional, the MG ZS EV certainly looks the part. Yes, there are some small signs like the electric badging on the boot lid and the rather tacky ‘fridge logo’ esque ‘electric’ badges on the front quarter panels, but otherwise, it looks a lot like any modern compact crossover SUV. The one other subtle ‘green’ design cue is the windmill-inspired 17-inch wheel design. The London Eye headlamp DRLs are a modern reminder of Morris Garage’s British heritage. That said, other ‘green’ cars wear their green credentials proudly and have more flashy designs but the MG ZS EV looks like just another European compact crossover SUV.
The ZS EV is setting a new mark for MG with refreshingly upmarket materials and styling of the ZS EV. This is, in no small thanks to influence from Volkswagen, whose inspiration is evident in the design of the AC vents and the steering wheel. There’s also plenty of soft-touch plastics and a healthy dose of leather-wrapped bits, both on the dashboard and the central console. The driver’s info dash is an all-colour digital centre surrounded by two very conventional-looking dials. There are three total locations where you can see the status of the batteries: the digital display and two displays on the 8-inch infotainment system. Complaints are that with the low-seat height you sit a little knees up, we would have loved a rear armrest, no rear AC vents and also, why no automatic AC, MG?
MG ZS EV Summary
| Specific | Electric |
| Engine | 0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Emission Norm Compliance | ZEV |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Power | 140.8bhp@3500rpm |
| Top Speed | 140 Km/h |
| Tyre Size | 215/50 R17 |
| Max Torque | 353Nm@5000rpm |
Pros And Cons of MG ZS EV
| Pros of MG ZS EV | Good enough range for daily and weekend trips. Many charging options. Peppy drivetrain. |
| Cons of MG ZS EV | Could have had more premium interiors. No rear air-con vents. Looks very conventional. |
- MG G10 – Upcoming
MG G10 is expected to launch in India in Jan 2021 in the expected price range of ₹ 24.00 – 30.00 Lakh. Currently available cars which are similar to G10 are Skoda Karoq, Hyundai Tucson and Toyota Innova Crysta. Another car similar to G10 is Hyundai New Kona which is launching in Mar 2021 in India.
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6. MG Baojun 510 – Upcoming
MG Baojun 510 is expected to launch in India in Oct 2021 in the expected price range of ₹ 11.00 – 15.00 Lakh. Currently available cars which are similar to Baojun 510 are Mahindra Marazzo, Nissan Kicks and Honda WR-V. Another car similar to Baojun 510 is Toyota Yaris Black Limited Edition which is launching in Nov 2020 in India.
