Review about MG Hector - compact SUV from Nikiforov Philip

The Hector is Chinese-owned British carmaker Morris Garages' first stab at the Indian market and it sure has some interesting ingredients. An eye catching design, massive proportions and new-age tech make it a well-rounded package that should definitely be on the radar of prospective mid-size SUV owners. Though truly a rival for the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV500 and Jeep Compass in terms of its sheer size, keen pricing has also placed it precariously close to the likes of the Hyundai Creta. MG Hector engine choices include a petrol-manual, a petrol-automatic and a diesel-manual. There is also the option of mild-hybrid technology on the petrol-manual powertrain. Of the other talking points, there's an industry first 5 year/unlimited km warranty.

The MG Hector becomes the first compact SUV to get a hybrid powertrain. The model uses a 48V mild-hybrid system that is paired with the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. MG says the 48 volt battery-powered system increases the fuel economy by 12 per cent and reduces CO2 emisssions by 11 per cent.