Honda Elevate vs MG Hector (2026)
Honda Elevate (₹11.80 Lakh – ₹18.40 Lakh) and MG Hector (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.19 Lakh of each other).
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 119 bhp.
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 458 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Honda Elevate in short
The Elevate is Honda's midsize SUV built on the City's platform, squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. It counters their variant blitz with a simple honest formula: the proven 1.5 i-VTEC, a smooth CVT, 220 mm ground clearance and Honda Sensing ADAS. It trades flash for driving polish and long-term dependability.
Full Elevate prices & variants →MG Hector in short
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.
Full Hector prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Elevate or Hector?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.19 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Elevate vs Hector — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Honda Elevate — not yet tested; MG Hector — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Elevate or the Hector?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.19 Lakh of each other). The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 119 bhp. The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 458 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.