2019 MG Hector review, road test

The first SUV from MG in India surely is trending. We tell you if it’s worth all the hype, with a full-fledged road test.

Published on Oct 08, 2019 05:00:00 AM

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There is no missing the Hector with its 4.65m length and striking design.

By Autocar India News Desk

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Tech Specs
PricePetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 15.88 lakhRs 16.78 lakhRs 16.88 lakh
EnginePetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Fuel Type / PropulsionPetrolPetrolDiesel
Engine InstallationFront, transverseFront, transverseFront, transverse
Type4 cyls, turbo-petrol4 cyls, turbo-petrol4 cyls, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)1451cc1451cc1956cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)73.8/84.7mm73.8/84.7mm83/90.4mm
Compression Ratio9.8:19.8:116.5:1
Valve Train4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)143hp at 5000rpm143hp at 5000rpm170hp at 3750rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)250Nm at 1600-3600rpm250Nm at 1600-3600rpm350Nm at 1750-2500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)87.7hp per tonne86.9hp per tonne100 hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)153.3 Nm per tonne152 Nm per tonne205.8 Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)98.5 hp per litre98.5 hp per litre86.9 hp per litre
TransmissionPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Drive LayoutFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeManualDual-clutchManual
No of Gears666
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.727/8.1143.588/8.4654.154/7.932
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm2.211/13.672.174/13.972.118/15.55
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.414/21.381.424/21.331.361/24.21
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.061/28.501.108/27.410.978/33.69
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.814/37.151.212/38.250.756/43.58
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.723/41.831.054/43.990.622/52.97
Final Drive Ratio4.716:14.158/2.724:13.833:1
BrakingPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)26.70m, 2.58s26.70m, 2.58s26.70m, 2.58s
EfficiencyPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
City (kpl)7.25kpl6.9kpl12.6kpl
Highway (kpl)10.27kpl9kpl16.5kpl
Tank size (lts)60 litres60 litres60 litres
AccelerationPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.62s0.68s0.55s
0 - 20 kph (sec)1.34s1.34s1.42s
0 - 30 kph (sec)2.16s2.03s2.07s
0 - 40 kph (sec)2.90s3.03s2.92s
0 - 50 kph (sec)4.02s4.06s3.85s
0 - 60 kph (sec)5.20s5.18s4.93s
0 - 70 kph (sec)6.38s7.38s6.33s
0 - 80 kph (sec)8.23s9.29s7.82s
0 - 90 kph (sec)10.44s11.55s9.45s
0 - 100 kph (sec)12.64s14.21s11.39s
0 - 110 kph (sec)15.17s16.99s13.87s
0 - 120 kph (sec)19.02s21.67s16.40s
0 - 130 kph (sec)22.95s26.50s19.21s
0 - 140 kph (sec)27.69s33.60s22.91s
1/4 mile (sec)18.32s19.23s17.86s
20-80kph (sec)11.46s8.04s10.13s
40-100kph (sec)21.22s10.24s18.00s
Max speeds in gearPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
1st (kph @rpm)49kph at 6000rpm47kph at 5600rpm39kph at 4900rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)82kph at 6000rpm78kph at 5600rpm78kph at 4900rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)127kph at 6000rpm119kph at 5600rpm118kph at 4900rpm
4th (kph @rpm)163kph at 5800rpm153kph at 5600rpm163kph at 4800rpm
5th (kph @rpm)163kph at 4400rpm175kph at 4600rpm163kph at 3700rpm
6th (kph @rpm)163kph at 3900rpm175kph at 4000rpm163kph at 3100rpm
Noise LevelPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Idle (dB)38.8dB38.8dB52.3dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)51.1dB51.1dB54.4dB
50 kph AC off (dB)58.1dB59.2dB63.4dB
80 kph AC off (dB)62.1dB62.9dB64.7dB
BodyPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
ConstructionFive-door, monocoque, SUVFive-door, monocoque, SUVFive-door, monocoque, SUV
Weight (kg)1630kg1644kg1700kg
Front Tyre215/60 R17215/60 R17215/60 R17
Rear Tyre215/60 R17215/60 R17215/60 R17
Spare TyreFull-size alloyFull-size alloyFull-size alloy
SuspensionPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
FrontIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil-springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil-springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil-springs
RearNon-independent, torsion beam, coil-springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil-springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil-springs
SteeringPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
TypeRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectricElectricElectric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)11.9m11.9m11.9m
BrakesPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
FrontDiscsDiscsDiscs
RearDiscsDiscsDiscs
InteriorPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Driver seat height adjustAvailableAvailableAvailable
Driver Seat Adjustment TypeElectricElectricElectric
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment TypeElectricElectricElectric
Heated / Cooled SeatsCooledCooledCooled
Voice controlAvailableAvailableAvailable
SunroofPanoramicPanoramicPanoramic
Boot operationAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
DimensionsPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Length4655mm4655mm4655mm
Width (mm)1835mm1835mm1835mm
Height1760mm1760mm1760mm
Wheel base2750mm2750mm2750mm
Front Track (mm)1554mm1554mm1554mm
Rear Track (mm)1549mm1549mm1549mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)1410mm1410mm1410mm
Ground Clearance (mm)183mm183mm183mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)587 litres587 litres587 litres
ExteriorPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Headlamp typeLEDLEDLED
Rear parking sensorsAvailableAvailableAvailable
Front parking sensorsAvailableAvailableAvailable
360 degree cameraAvailableAvailableAvailable
Safety FeaturesPetrolPetrol ATDiesel
Airbags666
Tyre Pressure monitoring systemAvailableAvailableAvailable

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