MG Motor India today announced the launch of the new 2026 MG Hector facelift in the Indian market, with prices starting at Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Prices for the updated MG Hector Plus, available in both 6- and 7-seater configurations, have also been announced, starting at Rs 17.29 lakh (ex-showroom). This update is the second major refresh of the Hector since its arrival in 2019 and includes noticeable cosmetic upgrades inside and out, additional features, advanced safety technology, and many other improvements.
Currently, the company has announced prices only for the petrol variants, with prices for the diesel versions set for 2026. Interested customers can book the SUV online or by visiting the company’s official website. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. It will continue to compete with rivals like Tata Harrier, Safari, Jeep Compass, Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar and others in the segment.On the outside, the updated Hector brings subtle but noticeable styling revisions. The large grille retains its familiar shape but now has a fresh honeycomb-style pattern in place of the earlier diamond design, while the lower air intake has been lightly reworked. The alloy wheels have also been redesigned, continuing as 18-inch units shod with 215/55 tyres, and the SUV rides on the same black wheel-arches and side cladding. The lighting elements remain unchanged, the split headlamp setup and connected LED tail-lamps are carried over from the previous model, as are the bumpers, DRL module and shark-fin antenna. Completing the updates are new exterior color options, including Celadon Blue and Pearl White, which add a little more variety to the Hector’s color palette.
Moving inside, the updated MG Hector gets a refreshed dual-tone urban tan cabin theme and an upgraded 14-inch portrait-style touchscreen that now supports MG’s Eye-Swipe gesture control. Using this system, a two-finger swipe adjusts climate controls, while a three-finger gesture manages audio functions such as track selection and volume. The infotainment system also benefits from an upgraded VRAM module, expandable up to 10 GB. The feature list remains extensive, including a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, digital instrument cluster, wireless charger, connected car technology, 360-degree camera, horizontal AC vents, a digital auto key with proximity lock and unlock and an Infinity by Harman audio system.
Mechanically, it remains unchanged. It continues to be offered with two engine options – a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo petrol engine with 143hp and 250Nm, and paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT. The second engine is a Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre turbo diesel with 170hp and 350Nm, which comes only with a 6-speed manual gearbox. MG also offers its unique MG Shield ownership program as standard, which includes a 3+3+3 package that includes a three-year, unlimited kilometer warranty, three years of roadside assistance and three labour-free periodic services.Speaking on the launch, Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India, said, “Hector was our first nameplate and quickly became synonymous with the MG brand, emerging as one of India’s most loved SUVs with over 1,50,000 customers since its launch. With the all-new MG Hector, we take this legacy a notch higher by enhancing its design, comfort and technology while offering an unmatched value proposition. We believe that advanced mobility should not be an exclusive luxury. With this enhanced package, the all-new MG Hector will further democratize technology while setting a new benchmark for what a premium SUV can offer.”
