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MG Hector, Hector Plus, Astor prices hiked by up to Rs 28,000

This is the second price hike this year for the three SUVs, even though the Hector is due to receive a facelift soon.
3 min read22 Sep '22
Satvik Khare Satvik Khare
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MG has hiked the prices of its Hector, Hector Plus and Astor SUVs by up to Rs 28,000. This is the second price hike this year for the three SUVs – the Hector and Hector Plus got their first price hike in April, while the Astor in July. The Hector is set to receive a mid-life refresh soon. The Gloster and ZS EV are the only models that haven't gotten a price hike this time around.

MG Hector variant-wise price hike

The Hector’s prices have increased between Rs 20,000 to Rs 28,000 for petrol and diesel powertrains variants.

Here is the breakdown of the old and new prices for the Hector:

MG Hector petrol prices (ex-showroom)
New priceOld priceDifference
Style MT
Rs 14.43 lakhRs 14.15 lakhRs 28,000
Shine MT
Rs 15.48 lakhRs 15.20 lakhRs 28,000
Shine CVT
Rs 16.68 lakhRs 16.40 lakhRs 28,000
Smart MT Hybrid
Rs 17.40 lakhRs 17.20 lakhRs 20,000
Smart CVT
Rs 18.00 lakhRs 17.80 lakhRs 20,000
Sharp MT Hybrid
Rs 18.75 lakhRs 18.55 lakhRs 20,000
Sharp CVT
Rs 19.73 lakhRs 19.48 lakhRs 25,000

The Style and Shine trims have the highest hike – Rs 28,000 – while the Smart trims have the lowest price hike at Rs 20,000.

MG Hector Diesel prices (ex-showroom)
New PriceOld PriceDifference
Style
Rs 15.97 lakhRs 15.69 lakhRs 28,000
Shine
Rs 17.48 lakhRs 17.20 lakhRs 28,000
Smart
Rs 18.90 lakhRs 18.70 lakhRs 20,000
Sharp
Rs 20.36 lakhRs 20.11 lakhRs 25,000

MG Hector Plus variant-wise price hike

The Hector Plus' price hike ranges between Rs 25,000 to Rs 28,000 for 6- and 7-seater versions, respectively. However, there is no increase in the price of the 6-seater Super diesel variant as well as the 7-seater Style petrol manual variant.

MG Hector Plus 6-seater prices (ex-showroom)
New priceOld priceDifference
Smart petrol CVT 6-seat
Rs 18.90 lakhRs 18.65 lakhRs 25,000
Sharp petrol MT 6-seat
Rs 19.50 lakhRs 19.25 lakhRs 25,000
Sharp petrol CVT 6-seat
Rs 20.50 lakhRs 20.25 lakhRs 25,000
Super diesel MT 6-seat
Rs 17.73 lakhRs 17.73 lakhnil
Smart diesel MT 6-seat
Rs 19.55 lakhRs 19.30 lakhRs 25,000
Sharp diesel MT 6-seat
Rs 21.00 lakhRs 20.75 lakhRs 25,000
Style petrol MT 7-seat
Rs 14.94 lakhRs 14.94 lakhnil
Super hybrid MT 7-seat
Rs 16.44 lakhRs 16.16 lakhRs 28,000
Style diesel MT 7-seat
Rs 16.43 lakhRs 16.15 lakhRs 28,000
Super diesel MT 7-seat
Rs 17.48 lakhRs 17.20 lakhRs 28,000
Smart diesel MT 7-seat
Rs 19.45 lakhRs 19.20 lakhRs 25,000
Select diesel MT 7-seat
Rs 20.35 lakhRs 20.10 lakhRs 25,000

MG Astor variant-wise price hike

Although the Astor has a uniform hike of Rs 10,000 across the variant line-up, the Astor EX variants, launched in July 2022, see no hike in prices.

MG Astor prices (ex-showroom)
New priceOld priceDifference
Style EX MT
Rs 10.32 lakhRs 10.32 lakhnil
Style MT
Rs 10.38 lakhRs 10.28 lakhRs 10,000
Super EX MT
Rs 12.00 lakhRs 12.00 lakhnil
Super MT
Rs 12.06 lakhRs 11.96 lakhRs 10,000
Super CVT
Rs 13.48 lakhRs 13.38 lakhRs 10,000
Smart EX MT
Rs 13.62 lakhRs 13.62 lakhnil
Smart MT
Rs 13.68 lakhRs 13.58 lakhRs 10,000
Smart CVT
Rs 14.88 lakhRs 14.78 lakhRs 10,000
Smart AT Turbo
Rs 16.58 lakhRs 16.48 lakhRs 10,000
Sharp EX MT
Rs 14.56 lakhRs 14.56 lakhnil
Sharp MT
Rs 14.68 lakhRs 14.58 lakhRs 10,000
Sharp CVT
Rs 15.68 lakhRs 15.58 lakhRs 10,000
Sharp AT Turbo
Rs 17.50 lakhRs 17.40 lakhRs 10,000
Sharp (O) CVT
Rs 16.60 lakhRs 16.50 lakhRs 10,000
Sharp (O) AT Turbo
Rs 18.23 lakhRs 18.13 lakhRs 10,000

Upcoming MG SUVs

While MG is preparing to launch the facelift of the Hector, it will also launch entry-level EX variants of the Hector and Hector Plus. These variants will only be available with either petrol or petrol-hybrid powertrain with the option of a 6-speed manual or CVT gearbox. 

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