Mahindra and Mahindra have unveiled their new logo. They are calling it the ‘Twin Peaks’ logo. The upcoming XUV 700 SUV will be the first vehicle to use the new logo. The new logo looks like two mountains. Hence, the name "twin peaks". The manufacturer also released a new video on their YouTube channel to showcase the new logo.
31,585 units of the Hector retailed in FY2021
MG Hector sales milestone As per our sister publication Autocar Professional’s data analytics, MG Motor India has till end-March sold a total of 53,265 units of the Hector, which makes for a monthly average of 2,536 units. The carmaker closed FY2021 on a high note, registering the highest-ever retail sales figures in March 2021 at 5,528 units – a year-on-year growth of 264 percent (March 2020: 1,518 units). What’s more is, it also clocked the highest-ever sales for its Hector – 4,270 units – as well as the ZS EV, estimated at over 300 units. The surge in demand for the Hector continues, considering the SUV has received over 6,000 bookings in March 2021.
Rs 38,000
Heading over to the Hector s extended siblings, the petrol and petrol-hybrid variants in both 6-seater and 7-seater configurations are dearer by Rs 28,000. Diesel variants of both seating layouts have received the highest price increment at Rs 38,000.
Both the MG Hector and Hector Plus are powered by a 170PS/350Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and a 143PS/250Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with the option of a 48v mild-hybrid system. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual as standard, with DCT and CVT gearbox options for the petrol motor.
This third price hike for the Hector has led to a difference in pricing that edges close to the Rs 1 lakh mark when compared to the December 2020 prices. The Hector takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV500, whereas the Hector Plus has the Tata Safari and the Toyota Innova Crysta for company.