MG Motor India has ramped up its online campaign for the upcoming Hector, with the initial teaser confirming that the refreshed Hector will be revealed on December 15. The company has now released a second teaser, offering a closer look at certain exterior design elements of the 2026 Hector.
Another change visible in the teaser (and online renders) is a revised front bumper, which now sports a different skid plate design. While the headlights and tail-light appear familiar, their LED daytime-running elements appear to have been revised. The second teaser, meanwhile, does confirm an all-new blue colour for the exterior.
If the updates are as limited as they appear to be, the 2026 MG Hector prices are unlikely to go up by a huge margin. For reference, the entry-level MG Hector and top-end MG Hector Plus have an ex-showroom price of Rs 14.00 lakh and Rs 21.34 lakh, respectively. Prospective buyers of the 2026 Hector and Hector Plus can expect a price hike of around Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, depending on the variant.
The updated MG Hector and Hector Plus will soldier on with the same engine and gearbox options as their outgoing counterparts. The petrol variants of the Hector come with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that makes 143hp and 250Nm of torque and is mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT. The Hector’s diesel variants are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder mill that develops 170hp and 350Nm, but they are only offered with the manual gearbox.
Which are the 2026 MG Hector’s rivals?
The 2026 MG Hector will compete with the likes of the Tata Harrier and Jeep Compass, whilst the 2026 MG Hector Plus will rival the upcoming Mahindra XUV 7XO, Hyundai Alcazar, and the Tata Safari. There is no official word from MG Motor India regarding the updated Hector’s actual launch date, but we expect it to go on sale in January 2026. Interestingly, the Hector’s Mahindra XUV 7XO rival is set to make its debut in January as well.