MG Hector Facelift Exterior Design Teased Ahead of India Launch
MG teases the 2026 Hector facelift, hinting at design updates, new wheels, and possible feature additions. Launch expected in early 2026 with no details confirmed yet.
By Divyam Dubey
JSW MG Motor India has released the first teaser for what is expected to be the 2026 MG Hector facelift, giving an early hint of the SUV’s updated profile. The teaser suggests that the Hector could return with a set of revisions, marking what may become the first major update under the JSW Group’s leadership. The Hector, which has been in production at the Halol plant in Gujarat since 2019, continues to be MG’s top-selling SUV in India. Test units believed to be the facelifted model have been spotted near Pune under camouflage. These sightings indicate that the overall silhouette may remain close to the current model, with suspension and aerodynamic improvements during highway testing.
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Early indicators point to a wider grille with horizontal slats and reworked bumper areas at the front. The slim LED headlamps linked to the daytime running lights seem unchanged in the teaser, while the fog lamp position could move lower. The air intake openings also appear larger, hinting at potential cooling upgrades. These changes may align the Hector with design cues seen on MG’s newer global models.
At the rear, the facelift may bring a revised bumper along with an updated diffuser and skid plate setup. The tail-light clusters and connecting light bar seem likely to continue as they are. In the teaser, the side profile remains familiar, though the introduction of new alloy wheels in a darker finish appears probable.
The timing of the update comes as the Hector competes in a segment dominated by the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Tata Harrier. While the original Hector posted strong early numbers with more than 50,000 units in its first year, MG may use this facelift to re-energise interest. Interior upgrades and ADAS features are widely expected but not confirmed, and the existing 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines are likely to continue.
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Current outputs stand at 141bhp and 250Nm for the petrol and 167bhp and 350Nm for the diesel, paired with manual and CVT options depending on the variant. MG has not revealed launch details. Bookings are likely to open closer to the official announcement once the company shares more information.
