Archive · 20 Jul 2026
MG Hector Review: Comfort, Tech, and Mountain Adventure
The author went on a road trip from Dehradun to Chamba in an MG Hector SUV.
The car has a big touchscreen that shows maps, which helped a lot on the winding mountain roads.
The petrol engine is smooth but not as strong as the diesel one for steep climbs.
On the way back, a tire blew out, but the car stayed steady, and they had a spare tire.
The author enjoyed the peaceful mountain air and the car's tech features, but missed the diesel's power on hills.
It's a comfy, tech-filled car that's good for long drives, even if the petrol engine isn't as strong as diesel on steep roads.
The MG Hector SUV was tested on a road trip from Dehradun to Chamba, showcasing its comfort and tech features.
The car's massive touchscreen with topographical maps aided navigation on serpentine mountain roads.
The petrol CVT engine offers a relaxed drive but lacks the low-end grunt of the diesel engine on steep inclines.
A tire blowout on the return journey was handled safely due to the Hector's stable chassis and properly sized spare tire.
The author appreciated the digital disconnect and peaceful mountain air during the trip.
- Who
- The author and the MG Hector SUV
- What
- A road trip and review of the MG Hector SUV
- When
- During the monsoon season, with a specific incident on the return journey
- Where
- From Dehradun to Chamba and back to Delhi
- Why
- To experience the MG Hector's capabilities and features in a real-world setting
Petrol CVT
Diesel
Performance on Inclines
Petrol CVT
The petrol CVT offers a relaxed, linear surge suitable for mountain roads.
Diesel
The diesel engine provides effortless, low-end grunt for steep inclines.
- Car Model
- MG Hector
- Route
- Dehradun to Chamba
- Engine
- Turbo-petrol CVT
- Key Feature
- Massive vertical touchscreen with topographical map
- Incident
- Tyre blowout on the return journey
- Spare Tyre
- Properly sized spare tyre