Exclusive: MG Hector Facelift CVT Review - Interior, Exterior, Performance, Specs & Features

Exclusive: MG Hector Facelift CVT Review - Interior, Exterior, Performance, Specs & Features
The 2021 MG Hector Facelift arrived earlier this year in our market and this time around there is a new CVT automatic iteration joining the line-up. It’s mated to the same 1.5-litre petrol motor and promises to be smoother and more efficient in bumper-to-bumper traffic without compromising on performance. We find out how true is that claim.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - MG Hector Facelift CVT Exterior Analysis
2:04 - MG Hector Facelift CVT Interior Analysis
2:47 - MG Hector Facelift CVT Features
4:10 - MG Hector Facelift CVT Specifications
4:34 - MG Hector Facelift CVT Performance Analysis
6:12 - MG Hector Facelift CVT Price
➡️The new MG Hector facelift has more credentials now to take on the rivals when it comes to in-cabin experience and things have changed behind the wheel as well.
➡️There is a new petrol CVT automatic variant that promises to be smoother and more fuel-efficient without compromising on performance.
➡️The Hector now becomes even smarter with the updated iSmart connected car tech and premium features like powered front seats and the Infinity sound system remain.
➡️The same 1.5-litre petrol engine that belts out 141 bhp at 5000 rpm and 250 Nm of peak torque at 1600-3600 rpm is mated to an eight-step CVT gearbox and promises to be more fuel efficient and smoother in city driving condition or in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
➡️Ex-showroom prices for the MG Hector CVT begin at ₹ 15.72 lakh for the base shine variant and go all the way up to ₹ 18.38 lakh for the top-end Sharp trim and it is evenly matched to the DCT.
More On MG Hector:
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