MG Hector — Price, Variants & Specs (2026)
The MG Hector is priced between ₹14.00 Lakh – ₹23.00 Lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026) across 7 key variants. The Smart Pro 2.0 Diesel MT variant costs about ₹22,34,500 on-road in Delhi.
The MG Hector, the car that launched MG in India, received a major facelift in 2023 with a chrome-heavy grille and a huge 14-inch portrait touchscreen. It offers limousine-grade space at prices that undercut the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass. Comfort, not corner-carving, remains its calling card.
Key Specifications
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14.00 Lakh – ₹23.00 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L turbo-petrol / 2.0L diesel |
| Max power | 168 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel |
| Transmission | Manual, CVT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 13.9 kmpl (petrol CVT) / 17.4 kmpl (diesel), ARAI |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Airbags (max) | 6 |
| Safety rating | Not crash-tested yet |
| Boot space | 587 litres |
| Current generation since | 2023 |
Pros & Cons
What's good
- Vast cabin space and a comfort-focused ride
- 14-inch portrait infotainment with connected features
- Refined and frugal 2.0-litre diesel
- Level 2 ADAS on higher trims
- Aggressive pricing for its size
- Panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats
Keep in mind
- Petrol-CVT feels strained under hard acceleration
- Light steering and body roll discourage enthusiastic driving
- No automatic option with the diesel engine
- No official crash-test rating
MG Hector Variant Prices (July 2026)
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style 1.5 Turbo MT | Petrol | Manual | ₹14.00 Lakh |
| Shine Pro 1.5 Turbo MT | Petrol | Manual | ₹16.00 Lakh |
| Shine Pro 1.5 Turbo CVT | Petrol | CVT | ₹17.20 Lakh |
| Smart Pro 2.0 Diesel MT | Diesel | Manual | ₹19.00 Lakh |
| Sharp Pro 1.5 Turbo CVT | Petrol | CVT | ₹20.50 Lakh |
| Sharp Pro 2.0 Diesel MT | Diesel | Manual | ₹21.50 Lakh |
| Savvy Pro 2.0 Diesel MT | Diesel | Manual | ₹23.00 Lakh |
Indicative ex-showroom prices. On-road prices vary by state — see city-wise breakups below.
MG Hector On-Road Price by City
Full breakup shown on every page: state road tax, insurance estimate, TCS and charges.
EMI Calculator
Pre-filled with the estimated Delhi on-road price of the Smart Pro 2.0 Diesel MT variant.
Monthly EMI
₹37,108
Loan amount
₹17,87,600
Total interest
₹4,38,858
MG Hector Rivals
Mahindra XUV 7XO
₹13.99 Lakh – ₹25.94 Lakhex-showroom
Petrol · Diesel · 7 seats · 13-16 kmpl (real world, engine dependent)
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
₹13.90 Lakh – ₹17.40 Lakhex-showroom
Diesel · 7 seats · 15 kmpl (approx, real world)
Mahindra Scorpio-N
₹13.49 Lakh – ₹24.95 Lakhex-showroom
Petrol · Diesel · 7 seats · 12-16 kmpl (real world, engine dependent)
Hyundai Alcazar
₹14.99 Lakh – ₹21.55 Lakhex-showroom
Petrol · Diesel · 7 seats · 15–20 kmpl
Tata Harrier
₹15.00 Lakh – ₹26.50 Lakhex-showroom
Diesel · 5 seats · 14.6 kmpl (AT), 16.8 kmpl (MT)
Honda Elevate
₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakhex-showroom
Petrol · 5 seats · 15–17 kmpl
MG Hector — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of the MG Hector in India?
The MG Hector is priced from around Rs 14.0 lakh to Rs 23.0 lakh ex-showroom across its turbo-petrol and diesel variants, making it one of the most affordable SUVs of its size in India.
What is the mileage of the MG Hector?
The MG Hector diesel delivers an ARAI-rated 17.4 kmpl, while the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol returns roughly 13 to 14 kmpl on paper and 9 to 11 kmpl in real-world driving.
Does the MG Hector have a safety rating?
The MG Hector has not been crash-tested by Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP, but it is equipped with six airbags, ESC, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS on the Pro variants.
Which SUVs rival the MG Hector?
The MG Hector competes with the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700, Jeep Compass and Hyundai Creta's top variants, generally offering more cabin space per rupee than any of them.
Which MG Hector variant is worth buying?
The Hector Smart Pro diesel is the value pick for high-mileage users thanks to its frugal 2.0-litre engine, while city buyers who want an automatic should go for the Shine Pro or Sharp Pro turbo-petrol CVT.