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MG Hector vs Proton X50 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance

	MG Hector	Proton X50
Ex-showroom price	Rs 66.99 lakh – Rs 80.99 lakh	Rs 71.99 lakh – Rs 84.99 lakh
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Variants on sale	6	5
Distributor	MG Motors Nepal (authorized distributor: Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.)	Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

MG Hector

Select Pro MT	रु 66,99,000
Smart Pro MT	रु 74,99,000
Smart Pro CVT	रु 79,99,000
7-Seater Plus Sharp Pro MT	रु 80,99,000
Smart Pro MT (5-seater)	रु 69,99,000
Smart Pro CVT (5-seater)	रु 78,49,000

Proton X50

Standard 1.5L	रु 71,99,000
Premium 1.5L	रु 79,99,000
Flagship 1.5L TGDi	रु 84,99,000
Premium	रु 79,99,000
Flagship	रु 84,99,000

Specifications — Hector Select Pro MT vs X50 Standard 1.5L

Category	MG Hector	Proton X50
Battery & Range	Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)	Not applicable: Proton X50 is a petrol SUV, not an EV (ev-nepal.com).
Motor Power & Drivetrain	1.5-litre turbo petrol engine; 141 bhp, 250 Nm 6-speed manual transmission	1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol, 150 PS, 226 Nm Front-wheel drive, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with manual mode
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase: 2750 mm Ground clearance: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)	Wheelbase 2600 mm Ground clearance 196 mm
Dimensions	Length: 4655 mm Width: 1835 mm Height: 1760 mm	Length 4360 mm, width 1809 mm, height 1690 mm Kerb weight 1325–1375 kg depending on variant
Cargo	Cargo capacity: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)	Boot space 330 liters, rear seats up
Comfort & Interior	Dual-zone climate control not confirmed for this variant Front ventilated seats not confirmed for this variant	Dual-tone interior with leatherette seats 6-way adjustable driver seat Electric power steering Automatic air conditioning with rear vents
Infotainment & Convenience	14-inch touchscreen infotainment mentioned for Hector family Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto mentioned for Hector family	"Hi Proton" voice command system Touchscreen infotainment with Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity Keyless entry and push-button start
Safety	6 airbags mentioned for Hector family ABS with EBD, ESC, traction control, hill-hold assist mentioned for Hector family	Six airbags ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, ESC, Traction Control Hill Descent Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning
Design & Exterior	LED projector headlamps and LED DRLs mentioned for Hector family Floating turn indicators mentioned for Hector family	5-seater subcompact crossover SUV body style LED headlamps and DRLs Alloy wheels, size 17 inches on lower variants
Sales & Imports	Official Nepal launch by G.O. Automobiles confirmed Variant-specific import volume not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)	Imported and sold by Jagdamba Motors in Nepal Standard variant priced at Rs 71.99 lakh on-road
Value for Money Verdict	Lowest-priced Nepal-official Hector variant Strong feature value if headline equipment matches family listing	Entry variant offers X50 experience at lowest price Less powerful engine but adequate for city use
Pros	Lowest entry price in the line-up Turbo-petrol with 250 Nm torque	Competitive pricing versus other B-segment SUVs Strong safety equipment even on base trim Refined turbo engine with good performance
Cons	Ground clearance not officially disclosed Variant-specific comfort and safety omissions not disclosed (As of: 13/07/2026)	Boot space 330L is on the smaller side Base engine less exciting than TGDi Flagship

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — MG Hector or Proton X50?

As of July 2026, the MG Hector starts at Rs 66.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 5 lakh less than the Proton X50 at Rs 71.99 lakh.

What is the price of the MG Hector and Proton X50 in Nepal?

The MG Hector costs Rs 66.99 lakh to Rs 80.99 lakh and the Proton X50 costs Rs 71.99 lakh to Rs 84.99 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the MG Hector or the Proton X50?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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