Complete owner’s guide for the MG Motor Hector with photo, model introduction, full specifications, 5-year India sales report, variant links, 100 reported issues and 1 replacement parts rendered directly in the HTML body for search engines.
One of India's most popular suvs — driven by reliability, value and proven service.
The MG Motor Hector is a suv sold in India in the ₹13.88–22.13 lakh price range. Available in Petrol, it competes in the suv segment with feature-rich variants, modern safety equipment, and a strong service network across India.
Ex-showroom price: ₹13.88–₹22.13 lakh | Segment: SUV | Fuel: Petrol | Mileage: 14–18 km/l | Seating: 5 persons.
| Engine | 4-cyl Turbo |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5–2.0 L |
| Power | 115–170 PS |
| Torque | 150–250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / 7DCT / 6AT |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 14–18 km/l |
| Drive Type | FWD/AWD |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 s |
| Seating | 5 persons |
| Boot Space | 433 L |
| Fuel Tank | 50 L |
| Ground Clearance | 198 mm |
| Length × Width × Height | 4365 mm × 1815 mm × 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 |
| Airbags | 6 |
| Safety Rating | Not Yet Tested |
| Warranty | 3 yrs / 1,00,000 km |
| Infotainment | 10.25-in HD, connected car, OTA |
7 variants are listed with fuel type, transmission, airbags, trim level and direct variant-page links.
Units sold in India across the latest 5-year report period. Total 5-year volume is 1,48,600, with peak sales of 34,800 units in 2023 and 2024 sales of 31,200 units (-10% YoY).
| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units Sold | 21,400 | 28,800 | 32,400 | 34,800 | 31,200 |
These sales figures are sourced from curated SIAM, FADA and industry-report aligned data where available.
Many users feel that the car does not respond quickly when driving slowly in traffic. Pressing the accelerator does not give instant pickup.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹5,000 | Affected Years: 2019-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Delay in acceleration, Car feels heavy, Slow pickup in city.
In stop-and-go traffic, the automatic transmission sometimes jerks while shifting gears.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹40,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Jerks while shifting, Delay in gear change, Sudden movement in traffic.
Owners report knocking or thud noise when going over potholes or speed breakers.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2019-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Thud sound, Loose feeling over bumps.
The large touchscreen sometimes becomes slow or unresponsive.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2019-2024 | Frequency: Very Common
Common symptoms: Screen freezing, Slow response, Restart needed.
A squeaking or grinding sound is heard when applying brakes at low speed.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2019-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Squeaking noise, Vibration while braking.
Drivers feel the steering is harder to turn while parking or driving slowly.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2019-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Hard steering, Less response.
Some users report battery getting discharged even when the car is not used for a few days.
Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹12,000 | Affected Years: 2019-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Car not starting, Dim lights.
AC struggles to cool the cabin during peak summer heat.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2019-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Warm air, Slow cooling.
Doors sometimes do not lock or unlock properly using the remote.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2019-2024 | Frequency: Occasional
Common symptoms: Lock delay, One door not locking.
Tyres wear out faster on one side.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹25,000 | Affected Years: 2019-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Uneven tread, Vibration.
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