Measured in sheet metal per rupee, little at this price touches the Hector: 4,655 mm long, 1,835 mm wide, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a 587-litre boot, from ₹11.99 lakh. Cars this size usually cost well into the twenties; the Hector's whole value pitch is delivering that footprint — plus a dual-pane sunroof, powered tailgate and ADAS — at 35th place on starting price among 144 SUVs in our data.
Measured in sheet metal per rupee, little at this price touches the Hector: 4,655 mm long, 1,835 mm wide, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a 587-litre boot, from ₹11.99 lakh. Cars this size usually cost well into the twenties; the Hector's whole value pitch is delivering that footprint — plus a dual-pane sunroof, powered tailgate and ADAS — at 35th place on starting price among 144 SUVs in our data.
Both engines are 1.5-litre turbocharged units making an identical 143 PS and 250 Nm — petrol with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or CVT, diesel with a 6-speed manual only. The catch is what all that size costs at the pump: 13.79 kmpl is the best claimed figure, about 8% below the segment median, and the CVT petrol drops to 12.34 kmpl. The 60-litre tank at least keeps fuel stops far apart.
Value per rupee here means space and equipment, not efficiency or urgency. With 11.9 PS per lakh the Hector is quicker on paper than it feels hauling its own footprint, and the 8-variant range is compact — you pick a fuel, a gearbox and a trim, and you are done. For five occupants who want big-car comfort and a loaded cabin without a ₹25 lakh bill, the maths still works.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹11.99 Lakh |
| Select Pro | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹14.29 Lakh |
| Smart Pro | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹15.29 Lakh |
| Smart Pro CVT | Petrol | 6-Speed Automatic | ₹16.59 Lakh |
| Sharp Pro | Petrol | 6-Speed Manual | ₹16.99 Lakh |
| Sharp Pro CVT | Petrol | CVT Automatic | ₹18.29 Lakh |
| Sharp Pro Diesel | Diesel | 6-Speed Manual | ₹18.6 Lakh |
| Savvy Pro CVT | Petrol | CVT Automatic | ₹19.19 Lakh |
Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.
1451 cc · 143 PS @ 5200 rpm · 250 Nm @ 3000 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / CVT AT · ARAI 13.79 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
1451 cc · 143 PS @ 5200 rpm · 250 Nm @ 3000 rpm · 6-Speed MT · ARAI 13.79 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
1451 cc · 143 PS @ 5200 rpm · 250 Nm @ 3000 rpm · CVT AT · ARAI 12.34 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
Length: 4655 mm · Width: 1835 mm · Height: 1760 mm · Wheelbase: 2750 mm · Boot space: 587 litres · Fuel tank: 60 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Assist.
Plan for roughly ₹7,000-11,000 per year over the first five services, with the turbo-diesel at the upper end (indicative).
A large SUV means a larger insured value — first-year comprehensive typically runs ₹50,000-75,000 in metros depending on variant (indicative).
At the claimed 13.79 kmpl, real-world city figures land near 10-11 kmpl — budget ₹9-10 per km for petrol (indicative). The 60-litre tank gives a practical 600+ km highway range.
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Hector vs Honda Elevate: ₹11.60 lakh start and 16.92 kmpl — thriftier and easier to park, but nowhere near the Hector's cabin space or boot. See the Honda Elevate.
Hector vs Mahindra Thar ROXX: ₹12.52 lakh start, 15.2 kmpl, petrol and diesel — trades the Hector's limo-like rear seat for genuine adventure hardware. See the Mahindra Thar ROXX.
Hector vs Tata Sierra: ₹11.49 lakh start with petrol and diesel choices in a more compact, more modern package. See the Tata Sierra.
The Hector is an honest trade: you accept mid-13s fuel economy and unhurried performance, and in return you get more car — literally more millimetres and litres — than anything near its price. Buy the diesel manual if you run serious highway miles; among petrols, skip the thirstier CVT and take the 6-speed automatic for city duty. Avoid maxing out the range at ₹19.19 lakh, where the size advantage stops covering for the badge.
₹11.99 lakh to ₹19.19 lakh ex-showroom across 8 variants, spanning turbo-petrol (MT, AT, CVT) and turbo-diesel (MT only). Add 10-15% for on-road costs depending on your state.
Claimed figures are 13.79 kmpl (petrol MT/AT and diesel) and 12.34 kmpl for the CVT petrol. Real-world city numbers typically run 2-3 kmpl below claimed for a car of this 4,655 mm size.
No. The 143 PS diesel pairs only with a 6-speed manual. Automatics — 6-speed AT and CVT — are petrol-only.
At 4,655 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase and 587-litre boot, it is substantially larger than similarly priced SUVs — the Honda Elevate, for context, is 4,312 mm with a 458-litre boot.
ADAS is available, and the sunroof is a dual-pane unit. Higher trims add the powered tailgate, rain-sensing wipers and cornering fog lamps.
For relaxed family driving, yes — 250 Nm arrives early thanks to the turbo. It is not a quick car, though; if straight-line performance matters, look at more powerful rivals before deciding.
The petrol 6-speed AT in a mid trim is the balanced pick for city use; the diesel manual is the one for 2,000+ km months. The CVT's 12.34 kmpl makes it the hardest to recommend.
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