- Will get exterior and interior overhaul

- Expected launch in coming months

MG Motor India has released the first teaser image of the new Hector. In a single teaser picture, the automaker has confirmed a massive 14-inch portrait-styled centre console-mounted touchscreen infotainment system for the refreshed SUV.

Besides the new infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, the new Hector will also get a redesigned dashboard with horizontally placed centre aircon vents, a new square-shaped push start/stop button, and a reworked centre console with a reshaped gear lever. Furthermore, on close observation, one can also spot a fully-digital instrument cluster.

While the details about the exterior styling are scarce at the moment, we expect the new Hector to sport a revised front grille, reprofiled front and rear bumpers, and redesigned head and tail lamps. More details are expected to come to light in the coming weeks.

Back in June 2019, the MG Hector was the first model to be launched by the carmaker in India. This was soon followed by its three-row version, the MG Hector Plus which is currently available in both six and seven-seat layouts. With the cosmetic updates, the 2022 MG Hector is most likely to continue with the same set of powertrain options. This includes 1.5-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid, and a 2.0-litre diesel engine.

We expect the new MG Hector to be launched in the coming months. The refreshed SUV will be priced at a premium over the outgoing model and will continue its rivalry against Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700, and higher variants of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Taigun.