MG Motor India in association with Vadodara Marathon has presented an exclusive MG Hector to Tokyo Paralympics 2020 silver medalist Bhavna Patel. The SUV is customized to suit the driving needs of the disabled person.
see photosJayant Deb, CTO, MG Motor India and Paralympian Bhavna Patel with MG Hector
Earlier in August 2021, MG Motor India has announced that it will present a customized vehicle along with a car to Paralympic medalist Bhavna Patel for winning a silver medal in table tennis at the recent Tokyo Paralympics. Fulfilling its promise, the company today handed over an exclusive MG Hector SUV to Patel which has been customized to suit the driving needs of the disabled person. The project was executed in collaboration with Vadodara Marathon, and the customized Hector was handed over to Bhavina Patel by Jayant Deb, Chief Technical Officer, MG Motor India.
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MG Motor India CTO Jayant Deb handed over the customized Hector to Bhavina Patel. This project was executed in association with Vadodara Marathon
Olympic silver medalist, Bhavna Patel said, “I really appreciate this thoughtful gesture from MG Motor and Vadodara Marathon. I am very happy to call this fully customized Hector my own. It is an innovation in our country. It is a fantastic vehicle at the forefront of the mobility ecosystem, and I look forward to experiencing its power from the driver’s seat. Along with mobility, this luxurious car also brings to me a sense of freedom and empowerment.”
MG Motor India says that the vehicle has been specifically designed to provide the Emotion a safe and enjoyable driving experience. Thus, it comes with a carefully engineered wheelchair attachment along with features like hand-controlled levers to operate the accelerator and brakes. It comes with a DCT automatic transmission and feature a start/stop button, which means that it is powered by a 141 bhp, 1.5-litre petrol engine.
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MG Hector comes with features like hand-controlled levers to operate the accelerator and brakes along with a carefully designed wheelchair attachment.
Rajeev Chaba, Chairman and Managing Director, MG Motor India said, “Today, it is our privilege to be customizing our MG Hector for Bhavina, who has brought laurels to the nation in Tokyo. With this, We humbly salute her exemplary grit and determination as she overcomes the odds and makes the entire nation proud. Her contribution towards women empowerment is unparalleled, and we hope she serves as a symbol of our appreciation. Will enjoy.”
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Apart from MG Mahindra & Mahindra had also announced its plans to honor two medalists from the Tokyo Paralympics – Sumit Antil, who won gold for India in the F64 men’s javelin throw category, and Avani Lekhara, who won the women’s 10m AR standings SH1. Won gold medal in the final. While the former recently got a personalized XUV700 SUV for Avani, Mahindra has said that it will design an exclusive SUV, which will be suitable for people with disabilities; Company’s first time.
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