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Morris Garages (MG) have always placed a high value on features and the 2023 Hector receives a major feature update. We examine this tech-heavy SUV

-  Kurt Morris

THE HECTOR, A MID-SIZED SUV FROM Morris Garages (also known as MG Motor India), made a strong début in India in June 2019. Over one lakh units of this SUV have been sold since then, making it one of MG's most successful launches in India. It has become a well-liked option in the Indian market thanks to its striking style and new-age tech features. MG Motor India unveiled the re-designed Hector, which boasts of exterior and interior styling updates as well as a plethora of tech features that make it safer than before, at the Auto Expo 2023.

Let us start off with the design of the new Hector. Sharp LED headlights and daytime running lights (DRL) add to the car's outstanding appearance, which is dominated by a massive grille at the front. The Hector's body has a sense of refinement thanks to its smooth finish, clean lines, and aerodynamic design. When you look at the car from the side, you can notice that the wheelarches, character lines, and angular lines of the previous model have all been retained. However, given that the automobile appears larger in comparison, I do think the wheels could have been bigger. You get a connecting strip at the rear, which is a standard component of modern automobiles. In addition, the ADAS branding and a repositioned "Hector" badge have been added to the tailgate. The removal of the "Internet inside" logo at the back of the vehicle, which was an unusual addition to the previous model, is a plus for the external badging department. The facelift receives the same 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Goodyear tyres with a dual-tone finish and a chrome garnish on the window edge.