MG Hector, India’s first internet SUV, has achieved a remarkable milestone to commemorate its 5-year anniversary in India. The ultimate expedition, in collaboration with Mountain Goat, has secured the “Fastest Drive from the Lowest to the Highest Altitude on Road,” feat in the prestigious India Book of Records. The expedition began in Kuttanad (7 feet below sea level) in Kerala on 27th July starting at 1:30 p.m and concluded at Umling La (19024 feet above sea level) in Ladakh on July 30, 2024 at 8:28 am, covering an impressive 3,846 kilometers in just 66 hours and 58 minutes. With its bold stance, enhanced ground clearance and solid build quality, MG HECTOR conveniently drove passed the depths of Kuttanad to the towering heights of apprx. 19,024 ft. at Umling La, and became the fastest SUV to drive from the lowest to the highest motorable road, as confirmed on August 2, 2024.
MG Hector since its launch in 2019 has been a popular SUV in India and stands for everything Strong, Bold yet Trustworthy and Dependable. The High Strength Steel Body, Hot Stamped B Pillar, Thick Door Panels and Roll-formed Tubular Steel Door make the stylish SUV more robust and enhance the safety of its passengers. MG Hector also comes with key safety features such as 6 airbags, a 360-degree HD camera, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Assist Control (HAC), all four-wheel disc brakes, a 3-point seat belt for all seats, electric parking brake (EPB), and front parking sensors. The Autonomous Level 2 SUV offers exciting features e.g. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features including Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) and Auto Turn Indicators to deliver complete peace of mind, safety, and comfort.
MG Hector SUV has India’s largest 35.56 cm (14-inch) HD portrait infotainment system along with a brand-new user interface. The technological innovation is also manifest in the first-in-segment Digital Bluetooth® Key and Key Sharing capability. Moreover, the Next-Gen Hector now has more than 75 connected features including 100 voice commands, navigation voice guidance in five Indian languages, 50+ Hinglish commands thanks to the revolutionary i-SMART technology that combines hardware, software, connectivity, services, and applications for smarter, enjoyable drives. The premium audio system by Infinity comes enabled with wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay and delivers truly immersive, 360-degree rich sound. With a bold-striking exterior and interiors standardised with best-in-segment offerings and unique design elements, MG Hector now starts at an attractive price of INR 13.99* Lakh (ex-showroom).
Over the past five years, the MG Hector has become a beloved choice for Indian families. It draws inspiration from the noble qualities of the Trojan warrior hero – Prince HECTOR of Troy. Further, there is a deeper connection to its engineering and heroic references. Based on the company’s global platform, the MG HECTOR was heavily re-engineered to suit the market preferences and road conditions with lots of changes for Indian customers. Within 1 Year of its launch, the flagship SUV crossed 25,000 mark and in February 2021 the 50,000th Hector was manufactured by MG’s all-women crew in Halol plant, Vadodara, Gujarat.
MG Hector comes with the unique car ownership program “MG SHIELD” after-sales service options with a standard 3+3+3 package, i.e., a warranty of three years with unlimited kilometres, three years of roadside assistance, and three labour-free periodic services. Additionally, MG Hector owners can avail customised options to extend their warranty, RSA and also opt for the Protect plans which are the company’s pre-paid maintenance packages for their peace of mind and a stress-free ownership experience.
As per NielsenIQ’s recent Service Cost Survey, the cost of ownership of India’s First Internet SUV, MG Hector comes out to be as low as some popular compact SUVs and hatchback cars**. And Droom’s comparative analysis survey ranked it the Highest-in-segment Resale Value of 74% *
