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MG Hector Specifications

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Navy blue MG Hector, a large SUV

The MG Hector specifications centre on one engine, since a 1.5 litre turbo petrol powers every version. It produces 141 bhp at 5000 rpm and 250 Nm from just 1600 rpm. That low torque peak is what gives the Hector its easy midrange shove. The spec sheet is simple to read because there is no second engine to weigh.

Gearbox choice runs to a 6 speed manual and a CVT automatic. The manual is rated at 13.79 kmpl and the CVT at 12.34 kmpl. A turbo petrol this size trades some economy for pulling power. If running cost sways you, compare the Hector economy on each gearbox.

Dimensions explain the roomy feel inside the Hector. It measures 4699 mm long and 1835 mm wide, riding on a 2750 mm wheelbase. Ground clearance sits at 192 mm, enough for rough city roads and speed breakers. The 60 litre fuel tank gives a useful range between fills.

Practical numbers back up the space story on the Hector. The 587 litre boot is among the largest in its class. Five sit in comfort, with the rear bench sized for three at a push. Once the mechanicals suit you, browse the five Hector colours to finish the pick.

Safety and feature kit climb with the trims, covering airbags, a reverse camera and a large connected touchscreen higher up. Read together, the numbers show a Hector built for space and comfort rather than frugality. Its 60 litre tank pairs with the turbo for confident highway cruising. The 1451 cc unit revs cleanly to its 5000 rpm power peak. Wheel and tyre sizes step up on the higher trims for a planted stance.

Fuel
Variant

Showing the full spec sheet for the Style. Features this variant does not get are marked NA.

Engine
1.5L Turbo Petrol
Displacement
1451 cc
Max Power
141 bhp (143 PS) @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque
250 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol

MG Hector power and torque explained

The MG Hector keeps things simple with one engine, a 1.5 litre turbo petrol. You decide how it drives with a six speed manual or a CVT automatic. It is tuned to pull hard from low revs, so it responds quickly the moment you touch the accelerator.

Because that engine is the same on every version, your main decision is trim and gearbox. You can line up all seven Hector trims with their manual and automatic options to find the one that fits your budget and needs.

Power (PS)Torque (Nm)Flexibility band
045901351800751502253002.5k3k3.5k4k4.5k5k5.5k6kflexibility band · 2,200 rpm250 Nm@ 3,000 rpm143 PS@ 5,200 rpmPower (PS)Torque (Nm)Engine speed (RPM)

How to read this chart. Torque is the push you feel when you accelerate, and it peaks low on the rev range. Power is how hard the engine keeps pulling as it revs higher, and it peaks further up. The two dots mark those peaks. The shaded strip between them is the flexibility band: a wider band pulls easily across more revs and feels relaxed in traffic, while a narrower band asks you to rev the engine more to get its best.

Peak figures come from the 1.5L Turbo Petrol spec sheet. The line between the two peaks is not a measured dyno curve.

The 1.5 turbo petrol makes its full 250 Nm of torque at just 1600 rpm, so the Hector pulls cleanly from low speeds and rarely feels strained in city traffic. Peak power of 143 PS lands higher up at 5000 rpm, so there is still plenty in reserve when you press on to overtake. With 3400 rpm separating those two peaks, you can hold a gear longer in the manual and let the CVT lope along calmly. This suits a family that mixes daily city runs with the odd long drive and wants an easy SUV. If fuel bills weigh on your choice, see where the petrol Hector's official mileage figures land before you pick manual or CVT.