MG Hector Facelift Leaked Ahead Of December 15 Debut

JSW MG Motor India recently announced that the Hector facelift will debut in the Indian market on December 15, 2025. While the brand is in the process of teasing the upcoming SUV, putting their best efforts in hiding the details, the pictures of this version have already leaked on the internet. Revealing the changes, the images show details of the second facelift of the Hector SUV. It is to be noted that the rest of the details are still under cover and will likely be revealed around the debut date.

Diving into the details, the front fascia of the MG Hector facelift has received a makeover. The most prominent of these changes is in the presence of a new grille replacing the old chrome-loaded diamond mesh kind of structure. Meanwhile, the presence of the headlights and DRLs remains more or less the same, but the brand has redesigned the bumper for added freshness. Even with these changes, the brand has retained the SUV's upright stance and imposing persona.

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Looking at the vehicle from the side, the silhouette remains mostly the same without any prominent changes. However, the use of new alloy wheels is in sync with the freshness served up front. Similarly, the rear end has received a few changes, which are visible in the form of slight changes in the lighting elements and the presence of a newly designed bumper. Additionally, the pictures hint at the presence of new paint scheme options, like the blue colour.

Chances are, most of the features of the MG Hector will be retained in the new version, with the possibility of the addition of a few new ones. The same goes for the interior layout. It is likely to be similar to the current version.

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The latest version of the MG Hector features a 14-inch touchscreen that allows for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The updated Hector will include powered and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging capabilities, a voice assistant, and ambient LED lighting. The interior space available in both the 5-seat (Hector) and 7-seat (Hector Plus) variants is also anticipated to remain the same.

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The 2026 MG Hector will be equipped with the same turbo-petrol and turbo-diesel engines found in the current model. The 1.5-liter petrol engine generates 143 hp and 250 Nm of torque, while the 2.0-liter diesel engine produces 170 hp and 350 Nm of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission is offered with both engines, and the petrol variants additionally provide a CVT option.

The MG Hector (and Hector Plus) will compete against models such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Tata Harrier, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar, and Tata Safari.