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New MG Hector gets ADAS features
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Biggest infotainment system in the
segment
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Seltos slated to receive a
facelift this year
At the recently concluded Delhi Auto Expo held
in January, British brand MG Motors launched the New 2023 Hector, giving the
SUV an updated exterior design and new features. How does the new model compare
to one of its biggest rivals, the Kia Seltos? We have penned down a detailed
comparison to find out.
2023
MG Hector Vs Kia Seltos: Exterior Design
2023 MG Hector gets a new front fascia
featuring a new diamond-mesh grille that’s larger than before, chrome surrounds
on the air intakes, and sharper creases. The split headlights remain the same
but now get black inserts. The rest of the SUV stays largely similar to the
outgoing model except for a new rear bumper and a new red strip connecting the
LED taillights.
On the other hand, the Kia Seltos looks like a
proper SUV with its high bonnet and big LED headlights that flank the brand’s
signature Tiger Nose grille. Its bumper looks purposeful with a wide air dam
and faux skid plate. Moving to the side, you’ll notice the blacked-out
A-pillar, giving the vehicle a floating-roof effect. As for the rear it gets
wraparound tail lights with a chrome strip that spans the width of the vehicle,
a roof spoiler, and a faux skid plate.
2023
MG Hector Vs Kia Seltos: Interior Features
MG has given the New Hector a new dashboard
design, featuring a multi-layered layout and comes covered in leatherette. The
larger AC vents are split into two sections with a chrome strip spanning the
width of the dashboard. In terms of features, the updated SUV gets a 14-inch
portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system that is the biggest in the
segment. There is also a new digital instrument cluster, i-Smart connected car
tech, a panoramic sunroof, auto climate control, ventilated front seats, and
more. The automaker has also introduced ADAS tech in the 2023 Hector.
In comparison, the Seltos’ interior still
doesn’t feel outdated. The clean, clutter free dashboard combined with white
upholstery gives an airy feeling inside the cabin. Kia’s offering also comes
loaded with features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a
semi-digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, auto climate control,
sunroof, an audio setup from Bose, ventilated front seats, and more.
2023
MG Hector Vs Kia Seltos: Powertrain Details
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MG Hector 2023 Vs Kia Seltos
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Model
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2023 Hector
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Seltos
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Engine
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4-cylinder turbo-petrol/ 4-cylinder turbo diesel
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4-cylinder turbo-petrol/ 4-cylinder N/A petrol
4-cylinder turbodiesel
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Displacement
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1451cc/1956cc
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1353cc/1497cc/1493cc
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Power
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143 bhp/167 bhp
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138bhp/ 114 bhp/ 114 bhp
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Torque
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250 Nm/350 Nm
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242 Nm/144 Nm/250 Nm
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Transmission
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6-speed manual/ CVT automatic
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6-speed manual/ 6-speed AMT/ 7-speed DCT automatic/ iVT automatic
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The updated MG Hector continues with the same
powertrain options as the previous model. There is a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and
a 2-litre turbo diesel on offer. Transmission options here include a 6-speed
manual and CVT automatic, with the 7-DCT being discontinued.
As for Kia, it offers the Seltos with 3
powertrain options, 2 petrol and 1 diesel. There is a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol, a
1.5-litre N/A petrol, and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel. Powering all these engines
are 4 transmission options, a 6-speed
manual, a 6-speed AMT, a 7-speed DCT automatic, and an iVT automatic gearbox.
2023
MG Hector Vs Kia Seltos: Pricing in India
Prices for 2023 MG Hector start from Rs 14.73
lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry-level Style variant, going up to Rs 21.73 lakh
(ex-showroom) for the flagship Savvy Pro trim. Whereas the Kia Seltos is priced
at Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base HTE variant, while the
range-topping X-Line AT D comes in at Rs 19.15 lakh (ex-showroom).
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