MG Hector Plus Bookings Open Officially For Rs 50,000: India Launch Expected In The Coming Weeks

The production of the Hector Plus has already commenced at the company's facility in Halol, Gujarat. There are also reports which suggest that the six-seater SUV has already started arriving at dealerships as well. The MG Hector Plus is expected to go on sale in India in the coming weeks, with deliveries for the SUV said to begin soon after its launch.

The MG Hector Plus is essentially an extended version of the five-seater Hector SUV in the Indian market. The Hector Plus will initially be available with a six-seater configuration, with individual captain seats in the second row.

The Hector Plus will also come with a host of design changes and updates over the standard five-seater model; to help differentiate between the two SUVs. These changes include an updated grille, LED headlamps with LED DRLs, newly-designed alloy wheels and a refreshed rear profile with a slightly updated LED taillights and boot-lid.

The new Hector Plus will also come with larger dimensions, to allow for the additional third-row of seating, along with a number of updates to its cabin as well. The Hector Plus could also see the addition of a number of new features and equipment as well.

Some of the features available on the MG Hector Plus include 10.3-inch vertically-stacked infotainment system with iSmart connected technology, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, powered tailgate, automatic headlamps, panoramic sunroof, six-way power-adjustable driver seats, Infinity sound system, steering-mounted controls, cruise control, seven-inch MID display on instrument cluster; among a host of others.

Engine options on the MG Hector Plus have been carried over from its five-seater model. This includes the same 1.5-litre turbo-petrol producing 143bhp and 250Nm of torque, mated to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DCT automatic. The petrol engine also comes in the form of a hybrid powertrain, with the engine mated to a 48V electric motor as well.

There is also a 2.0-litre diesel engine option. This engine produces 173bhp and 350Nm of peak torque and is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission unit.

Once launched in India, the new MG Hector Plus will be available in six colour choices: White, Burgundy Red, Glaze Red, Blue, Silver & Black.

Thoughts About The MG Hector Plus Bookings

The MG Hector Plus will be the third model from the brand in the Indian market, following the Hector and the ZS EV offerings. Once launched in India MG Motor states that the Hector Plus will be a direct rival to the Toyota Innova Crysta.