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MG Hector Blackstorm Edition Detailed In 7 Images

The Hector is the third SUV from MG to get the Blackstorm version after the Gloster and Astor SUVs.

The MG Hector and MG Hector Plus have been just lately launched within the Blackstorm version, which will get beauty modifications inside and outside over the usual model. The pricing begins at Rs 21.25 lakh and is simply out there on the Sharp Pro trim of the Hector. This Blackstorm version has an analogous recipe as Tata’s Dark editions and options an all-black search for a sporty attraction.

Exterior

The Hector’s design is accentuated with an all-black therapy, eradicating the chrome components from the grille and changing them with black. Optional crimson highlights can be found for the headlight housing and ORVMs.

The SUV sports activities all-black 18-inch alloy wheels with contrasting crimson brake callipers. The rear appears to be like much like the common Hector, with an inclusion of black chrome badging.

Interior and Features

Inside, the Blackstorm version has all-black interiors with crimson accents as a substitute of the dual-tone inside discovered on the usual fashions. Features stay unchanged, together with a big vertically positioned 14-inch infotainment display, linked automotive tech, a panoramic sunroof, red-coloured ambient and footwell lighting, a powered tailgate, and ventilated entrance seats.

Safety options like 6 airbags, ABS, parking sensors, a 360-degree digital camera, ADAS tech, and stability management system stay the identical.

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Engine and Price

The Blackstorm version comes with the choice of a 143 PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 170 PS 2-litre diesel engine. The diesel variant is paired with a 6-speed guide gearbox, whereas the turbo-petrol variant may be opted with solely a CVT transmission.

The Blackstorm version is priced Rs 25,000 greater than the usual Sharp Pro variant. Prices for the Hector now vary from Rs 13.98 lakh to Rs 21.95 lakh, whereas the Hector Plus ranges from Rs 16.99 lakh to Rs 22.67 lakh. 

The MG Hector competes with the likes of the Tata Harrier/Safari, Mahindra XUV700, and Hyundai Creta/Alcazar.

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MG Hector Blackstorm Vs Tata Harrier Dark Edition: Design Comparison

While the Hector Blackstorm will get some crimson inserts on the skin, the Harrier Dark variants get a wholly blacked out exterior

The MG Hector Blackstorm version has just been launched and it comes with an all-black exterior, crimson inserts right here and there, and an all-black cabin. While it does look good, it isn’t the one all-black mid-size SUV on the market, as for the same value, you can even go for the Tata Harrier Dark version, which comes with an all-black therapy as effectively. But they each take barely completely different approaches for this sporty look. Find out their variations on this detailed gallery.

Exterior

Starting with the MG Hector, the Blackstorm version is completed within the Starry Black exterior shade with a darkish chrome grille. This darkish chrome can be seen on the bumper and the cladding, and lastly, Hector Blackstorm additionally will get crimson inserts across the headlights.

As for the Harrier Dark, it additionally comes with an all-black shade, a very blacked out grille and a black bumper. Here, Tata has not used any chrome components and it additionally doesn’t get any crimson design components.

On the edges, the Hector will get darkish chrome on the cladding and the ORVMs get small crimson inserts. It sports activities 18-inch blacked out alloy wheels and the callipers are completed in crimson.

The Harrier alternatively will get 19-inch alloy wheels in an all-black shade and the “Harrier” badging is completed in a darkish chrome shade giving it a delicate look. No crimson callipers right here.

At the again, the Hector will get a skinny crimson strip on the boot lip and the bumper and rear skid plate get darkish chrome particulars.

Finally, the Harrier’s rear profile has the “Harrier” brand in darkish chrome and the remainder is all black.

Interior

The Hector Blackstorm’s dashboard, very like the outside, can be completed in black with some chrome components on the steering wheel, centre console, door handles, and AC vents. Other inserts are completed in a darkish gray. Here, it will get a crimson ambient lighting strip and crimson ambient lighting on the door bottle holders.

The Harrier Dark additionally will get an all-black dashboard however with no chrome components in sight. Instead, it will get shiny black components on the door handles, centre console, and on the steering wheel. Here, the Harrier Dark additionally will get an ambient lighting strip however its base color is blue.

The Hector’s seats have an all-black leatherette end and you may spot “Blackstorm” embossing on the entrance row seats’ headrests. It doesn’t have any crimson distinction stitching on the upholstery.

Inside the cabin of the Harrier Dark, you can see all-black leatherette seats nevertheless it will get distinction blue design components on the seats together with blue stitching. It additionally will get “#Dark” branding on entrance row seats’ headrests.

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MG can be providing this blacked-out Blackstorm therapy for the 3-row Hector Plus, which may rival the Tata Safari Dark variants.

Price

Ex-showroom Price

MG Hector Blackstorm (Not together with Hector Plus)

Tata Harrier Dark

Rs 21.25 lakh to Rs 21.95 lakh

Rs 19.99 lakh to Rs 26.44 lakh

The base-spec value of the Tata Harrier Dark is over Rs 1 lakh cheaper than that of the Hector. One factor to notice is that whereas the Harrier Dark is out there from the decrease variants of the SUV, the Hector Blackstorm version solely comes within the one-below-top Sharp Pro variant.

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MG Hector Blackstorm Edition Teased, To Be Launched On April 10

The MG Hector would be the third providing in automaker’s lineup to get the Blackstorm version remedy

  • The teaser showcases the all-black exterior paint with purple inserts on the MG Hector Blackstorm.

  • It will even get all-black alloy wheels with red-painted brake entrance callipers.

  • To use the identical 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 2-litre diesel engine choices.

  • Expected to hold a premium of round Rs 30,000 over its common corresponding variants.

Many automakers have not too long ago been releasing particular blacked-out editions of their vehicles, that includes not solely a black exterior physique shade but additionally incorporating sportier design parts inside and outside. Following this development, the MG Hector is about to obtain the Blackstorm version variant on April 10 and it has formally been teased. Initially the Blackstorm remedy was launched with the MG Gloster, adopted by the MG Astor, and now the MG Hector would be the third SUV to get the all-black version.

Please notice that MG has solely teased the Blackstorm version of the Hector 5-seater, and never Hector Plus which is available in 6- and 7-seater seating layouts. 

What’s In The Teaser

Through the official teaser, MG has absolutely revealed the fascia of the Hector Blackstorm. As seen with the earlier Blackstorm editions of the Gloster and Astor, the Hector Blackstorm will characteristic an all-black exterior shade with purple inserts across the headlight housing and on the ORVMs. The teaser picture additionally showcases blacked-out alloy wheels with red-painted brake callipers. Additionally, the ‘Blackstorm’ moniker is seen on the fender.

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Expected Interior Changes

Though MG is but to disclose the inside of the Hector Blacktstorm, going by the earlier all-black editions of the Gloster and Astor, the Hector Blackstorm can also be anticipated to come back with an all-black dashboard theme that includes purple inserts.

No Feature Changes Expected

Apart from the all-black paint and different beauty upgrades inside and outside, there aren’t any characteristic modifications anticipated. For reference, the Hector comes loaded with facilities like a vertically oriented 14-inch infotainment system, a 7-inch digital driver’s show and 8-colour ambient lighting, ventilated entrance seats, and a panoramic sunroof. Its security package contains as much as six airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, digital stability management (ESC) and a collection of superior driver-assistance methods (ADAS).

The characteristic listing could range relying on the variants launched with the Hector Blackstorm. The options talked about above pertain to the absolutely loaded variant of the MG Hector.

Powertrain Options

The Blackstorm version of the MG Hector will possible use the identical petrol and diesel engine choices provided with the common Hector. Their specs have been detailed beneath:

Engine

1.5-litre turbo-petrol

2-litre diesel

Power

143 PS

170 PS

Torque

250 Nm

350 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT / CVT

6-speed MT

Expected Price

The Blackstorm version of the MG Hector may command a premium of Rs 30,000 over its common corresponding trims. Currently, the Hector is priced between Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 21.95 lakh (ex-showroom pan India). The MG Hector Blackstorm will rival the Tata Harrier Dark variants and the blacked-out possibility for the Mahindra XUV700. It will even be a premium rival to the likes of the Kia Seltos X-Line and Hyundai Creta N Line.

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