Hector Blackstrom Edition costs Rs. 25,000 more than the regular SUV.
MG Motor India has launched the new Hector Blackstorm Edition, introductory prices of which start at Rs. 21.25 lakh for the petrol-CVT variant, and go up to Rs. 22.76 lakh for the diesel-MT 6-seater variant, ex-showroom, India. This is the third model in MG’s lineup to get a Blackstorm Edition after the Gloster and the Astor, and akin to them, it gets a blacked-out exterior and interior finish but remains mechanically unchanged.
- Hector Blackstorm is based on second-from-top Sharp Pro trim
- Is available with both petrol and diesel engine options
- Comes in 5-, 6- and 7-seater guises
MG Hector Blackstorm Edition: what’s new?
As the name suggests, the Hector Blackstorm Edition comes finished in a Starry-black exterior colour shade, and swaps all chrome details on the SUV with a gun-metal finish accentuated by red highlights. This treatment extends to the grille, the MG logo, the lining on the bumpers, the cladding at the base of the doors, the trim connecting the tail lamps at the rear and for the faux skid plates.
The headlamps and tail lamps also get a smoked-out finish. Additionally, there are red highlights on the wing mirrors, the headlamp enclosure and the brake callipers. Meanwhile, the 18-inch alloys and the roof rails get a new gloss black finish. Additionally, customers can also get a ‘Blackstorm’ emblem fitted on the front fenders at the dealership at no extra cost.
On the inside, the Hector gets an all-black treatment with gun metal accents on the centre console, AC vents, door trims and the steering wheel. The seats also get black leatherette upholstery with ‘Blackstorm’ embossed on the front headrests.
MG Hector Blackstorm Edition: features
Being based on the second-from-top Sharp Pro trim, the Hector Blackstorm Edition comes equipped with the 14-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, digital driver’s display, LED projector headlamps, LED connected tail lamps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a Wireless Phone Charger, push button engine start/stop and a smart key.
MG Hector Blackstorm Edition: powertrain options
The Hector Blackstorm Edition is available with the petrol-CVT and diesel-MT powertrains. That means you get the 143hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a CVT gearbox, or a 170hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual. The petrol-MT powertrain misses out on the Blackstorm treatment, but its available in all 5-, 6- and 7-seater configurations.
MG Hector Blackstorm Edition: rivals
Black Editions of SUVs are becoming increasingly popular across segments, and among the Hector’s rivals that include the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass, apart from the Alcazar, all other SUVs get their own Black Edition variant.