JSW MG Motor India has unveiled the Hector Tomahawk, its first product based on the ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology) and India’s first Multi-New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform. It is offered with Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrains.
Design and interior
The Hector Tomahawk measures 4,745 mm long, 2,130 mm wide including mirrors and 1,770 mm tall, with a 2,810 mm wheelbase and 230 mm ground clearance at the battery. MG says it is the tallest and among the longest vehicles in its segment. Exterior features include sculpted bumpers, Beacon Lights, an illuminated MG logo, Rotor alloy wheels, character lines and an Automatic Power Tailgate.
The EV is available in 5- and 7-seater versions, while the PHEV is a 7-seater. The Desert Squadron cabin uses an Almond Brown and Carbon Black theme with leatherette seats, door armrests and dashboard inserts, plus a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Front ventilated seats include 6-way power adjustment for the driver and 4-way power adjustment for the co-driver. The driver seat adds memory and auto-retract functions, while all windows get one-touch auto up/down with anti-pinch protection.
The second row has a 60:40 split, recline, slide and tip-and-tumble functions. The 5-seater offers up to 610 litres of boot space, while folding the second and third rows in the 7-seater expands cargo capacity.
Cabin features:
- Dual-pane panoramic Cockpit SkyRoof
- 15.6-inch (39.62 cm) HD Grand View Display
- 8.8-inch Multi Information Display
- 10-speaker Infinity audio
- Rear window sunshades
- Storage spaces
- PM2.5 air filtration
- 256-colour ambient lighting
- Dual B-pillar coat hooks
Powertrain and range
| Model | Powertrain | Battery | Motor | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector Tomahawk EV | Electric | 69.2kWh | PMSM, 150kW, 310Nm | 517km |
| Hector Tomahawk PHEV | 1.5-litre petrol + DHT | 20.5kWh | 148kW | 115km+ electric; 1,100km+ combined |
The EV supports DC fast charging at up to 90kW. The PHEV reaches 0-100km/h in approximately 9 seconds. Its DHT uses an electromagnetic clutch with a claimed 0.1-second response time, while the Motor Control Unit (MCU) has a maximum claimed efficiency of 99.1%. IGBT technology is used for energy management.
The Intelligent Energy Management System supports four modes: Pure Electric Drive, Series Hybrid Drive, Parallel Hybrid Drive and Engine Direct Drive. The SUV also supports Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), which MG describes as India’s first such capability, allowing the battery to power appliances, outdoor equipment and homes.
Battery safety and warranty
The 69.2kWh MAGIC Battery uses high-thermal-stability cell materials, ceramic insulation layers and a high-temperature-resistant electrolyte. Testing includes:
- Full needle penetration without fire
- 180-degree thermal shock
- 55-degree short-circuit testing without abnormality
- Up to 40% cell deformation without fire or explosion
- 2,000+ bench tests
- 490+ full-vehicle validation tests
- Environmental testing at extreme temperatures, high altitudes and severe cold
The Battery Management System monitors battery health in real time, 24/7. The first owner gets a lifetime battery warranty on both EV and PHEV.
Connected features
The i-SMART 3.0 platform offers 80+ smart features, including i-SWIPE two-, three- and five-finger gestures and a GenAI-powered voice assistant with natural conversation support and 30+ Hinglish voice commands.
Other features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Digital Bluetooth Key with key sharing, OTA updates and six experience modes: Nap, Pro Pet, Camp, Quiet, Energise and Smoking.
The Starmaanch Karaoke app offers 8,000+ tracks covering Bollywood, English, regional music and children’s content, with singing and recording options. The MG App Store provides 18+ Jio-powered entertainment, shopping, social media, quick-commerce, food and gaming services. Jio VR, GenAI and JioSaavn support the voice-first music interface, while ETV Bharat provides multilingual news and video content.
Safety and ADAS
Standard equipment includes six airbags, ESP, TCS, Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold, TPMS, ISOFIX anchors and all-wheel disc brakes.
The SUV also gets a 360-degree Around View HD Camera with Wheel View, front and rear parking sensors, and Level 2 ADAS:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Lane Keep Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Departure Prevention
- Front Collision Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Automatic Emergency Braking for Pedestrians
- Intelligent Headlamp Control
MG SHIELD
The EV gets the 3-3-2 package: three-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, three years of Roadside Assistance and two labour-free periodic services. The PHEV gets 3-3-3 with three-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, three years of Roadside Assistance and three labour-free periodic services.
Extended warranty and roadside assistance, MG Protect Plans and an Assured Buy Back Program are also available.
Pricing and availability
EV colours: Pearl White, Starry Black, Aurora Silver, Celadon Blue, Shadow Gold, Khaki Green; dual-tone Shadow Gold + Black and Khaki Green + Black.
PHEV colours: Pearl White, Starry Black, Aurora Silver, Celadon Blue, Turquoise Green, Shadow Gold; dual-tone Turquoise Green + White and Celadon Blue + White.
| Hector Tomahawk EV | Price |
|---|---|
| Excite 7S | Rs. 19,49,800 |
| Exclusive 7S | Rs. 21,99,800 |
| Essence 5S | Rs. 22,99,800 |
| Essence 7S | Rs. 23,49,800 |
| Hector Tomahawk PHEV | Price |
|---|---|
| Exclusive 7S | Rs. 25,69,800 |
| Essence 7S | Rs. 27,79,800 |
For a limited number of bookings, BaaS pricing starts at Rs. 13.99 lakh + Rs. 4.90/km battery rental for the EV and Rs. 21.79 lakh + Rs. 3.20/km for the PHEV. Full-ownership introductory ex-showroom prices start at Rs. 19.49 lakh and Rs. 25.69 lakh, respectively.
Bookings are open across MG dealerships in India and through the company’s website. EV deliveries begin in September 2026, while PHEV test drives and deliveries begin in November 2026.