MG Motor India To Recall 14,000 Hector Units; Software To Be Updated

MG Motor India said it will recall around 14,000 units of the BS6 Hector with dual-clutch gearbox (DCT) as few samples failed the conformity of production (CoP) tests at the International Centre For Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar, Haryana. The CoP tests revealed that there is a discrepancy in the hydrocarbon and NOx emissions. ICAT says that there is an issue with the software, which can be fixed by re-flashing and updating the software. The solution has been verified by ICAT as well.

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(2021 MG Hector Facelift)

Now, MG is waiting for a formal approval for the solution from ICAT and post that, the company will begin the process of informing customers, with dealers reaching out to them. MG Motor India expects to complete the re-flashing of the affected Hector units by December 2021, COVID permitting. Till date, MG Motor India has sold over 60,000 units of the Hector.

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(The MG Hector facelift was launched in January 2021)

The 2021 MG Hector facelift comes with some considerable visual updates, the biggest one being the new chrome-stud pattern on the grille upfront, which reminds us of the ZS EV, and it looks good on the Hector as well. Plus, the skid plate on the front and rear bumpers are now finished in gunmetal grey as opposed to a satin finish on the pre-facelift model. The biggest change has been made inside the cabin. The 2021 MG Hector gets new interior trim, featuring a new dual-tone champagne-gold colour option along with the existing all-black scheme as well. The lighter tone interior looks much nicer and it also comes with ambient lighting.

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(Only BS6 DCT variants of the MG Hector have been affected)

In terms of engine options, the 2021 Hector continues to get the same existing 1.5-litre petrol motors along with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. The petrol and petrol-hybrid versions make 141 bhp and 250 Nm torque and are paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox and an optional DCT automatic for the petrol-only version. The diesel engine, on the other hand, makes 168 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque and is paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.