Buoyed by positive response for Hector and Gloster, MG Motors is now planning to launch a wide range of new cars in the country in the next 1 year. The company will introduce the new Hector facelift and the petrol-powered ZS mid-sized SUV in the first half of 2021.
MG Hector Facelift
According to the AutoCarIndia, MG Hector will receive a midlife facelift in January 2021. The company had introduced the Hector SUV in the country in 2019, and is on sale for a year and a half. By giving mid-life update, MG aims to keep the Hector’s top position in the sales chart.
The MG Hector facelift will receive few design changes to keep things fresh. It will have new front grille, which has horizontal slats. The front grille will look similar to the re-badged Hector, called the Chevrolet Captiva in South American markets. The SUV will also receive a larger 18-inch alloy wheels. The current model rides on 17-inch wheels.
Inside the cabin, the MG Hector facelift is likely to receive new dual-tone theme similar to the one offered with the Hector Plus 6-seater. The SUV is also expected to receive new features including an auto-dimming IRVM. The SUV is expected to retain the existing engine options – a 1.5-litre petrol, a 2.0-litre diesel and a 1.5-litre petrol with 48V mild-hybrid system. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed MT and a 6-speed DCT (1.5L Petrol Only).
MG ZS Petrol
MG Motors had showcased the petrol powered ZS mid-sized SUV at the 2020 Auto Expo. However, the report claims that India will get the updated version of the SUV. The SUV is likely to be launched in the first half of 2021, most probably in Q2 (April-June 2021). Expected to be priced between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 13 lakh, the new MG ZS petrol will rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the Nissan Kicks.
The updated model will receive a new hexagonal grille with chrome surround, new bumper and LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, 17-inch alloys and new LED signature for the tail-lamps. The SUV will have high-end features like a 10.1-inch touchscreen with smartphone connectivity, digital instrument console, a 360 degree camera and navigation system, MG iSmart connected car technology, panoramic sunroof, air purifier, cruise control, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, multi-functional steering wheel and many more. The SUV is expected to be powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with manual and automatic gearbox options.
Source – AutoCarIndia
