MG Hector 7-Seater Showcased In Indonesia; India Launch In 2020

Visually, both models look almost the same except for the different badges and front grille. The Almaz also misses out on the red strip that connects the tail lamps on the Hector. Inside, the only change the Almaz gets is a different horn pad with the Wuling logo.

The Almaz is also loaded with features just like its MG cousin. It comes with features like connected car tech (called Wuling Indonesian Command), a 9-speaker Infinity sound system, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), cruise control, a 7-inch multi-info display (MID) as well as steering mounted controls.

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Like the Hector, the Almaz comes with six airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, disc brakes on all four wheels, electronic stability program, traction control, electric parking brake and brake assist.

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The Almaz is only available with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine in Indonesia, the same is also found in the Hector and develops 140PS of power and 250Nm of torque. While both models get a 6-speed MT, the Almaz comes with a CVT unlike the DCT option offered in the Hector. For India, we expect the Hector 7-seater to also be offered with the 2.0-litre Multijet diesel engine that puts out 170PS and 350Nm.

The MG Hector 7-seater is expected to be launched in India next year. We expect it to carry a premium of around Rs 1 lakh over the 5-seater version, which is priced from Rs 12.18 lakh to Rs 16.88 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). When the Hector 7-seater hits our shores, it’ll take on the likes of the Tata Harrier 7-seater (Buzzard) and the Mahindra XUV500.