MG Motors has quietly been doing great in the EV space with its Windsor, which is now one of the best-selling EVs in India. And to further bite into Mahindra and Tata’s share, JSW MG Motor India has teased its upcoming 7-seater electric SUV, which is expected to launch in India as the Hector Tomahawk. The company has confirmed that the SUV will be the first product based on its new ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology) platform and will make its India debut on August 26.
According to reports, the upcoming SUV is based on the Wuling Eksion, which is already sold in Indonesia. The Hector Tomahawk will initially launch in India as a fully electric model, with a plug-in hybrid version expected to follow at a later date. JSW MG has also opened pre-reservations for the SUV. Customers can reserve it on the company’s website for ₹21,000.
JSW MG Hector Tomahawk Design and Interior
The latest teaser reveals several design details of the upcoming SUV while keeping most of its exterior hidden. The Hector Tomahawk features rectangular LED headlamps with twin-element LED DRLs, along with prominent fenders, roof rails, pull-type door handles, and wraparound LED taillamps. The SUV also gets two-tone alloy wheels, black cladding along the lower doors, and a relatively flat roofline leading to a roof spoiler. The charging port appears to be positioned on the rear-left side.
Some India-specific design changes are also expected compared with the Wuling Eksion. These include different artwork on the C-pillars and a knurled finish on the front grille. Based on the dimensions of the Indonesia-spec Eksion, the Hector Tomahawk could measure around 4,745mm in length, 1,850mm in width, and 1,755mm in height, with a 2,810mm wheelbase. However, JSW MG has not yet confirmed the final dimensions for the Indian model.
The teaser also confirms a seven-seat layout with a bench-style second row. The cabin shown in the teaser features a beige color theme and a panoramic sunroof. More details are yet to be confirmed, but the India-spec SUV could share several features with the Eksion. These may include a powered tailgate, powered and ventilated front seats, a 12.8-inch infotainment display, an 8.8-inch digital driver’s display, wireless charging, automatic climate control with vents for the second and third rows, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake, six airbags, and ADAS.
Expected Powertrain & Pricing
The ADAPT platform can support different powertrain configurations, including strong-hybrid, range-extender, and plug-in hybrid systems. In India, however, the Hector Tomahawk will be an EV first. While the specific details are still under wraps, the Indonesia-spec Wuling Eksion makes 201hp and 310Nm of torque with a single front motor. Everything is powered by a 69.2kWh LFP battery and has a claimed CLTC range of up to 530km. A plug-in hybrid version is also expected to arrive later.
The JSW MG Hector Tomahawk is expected to be priced between ₹18 lakh and ₹25 lakh (ex-showroom), although the company has not announced the official pricing yet. If true, it’ll go head-to-head with the Mahindra XEV 9S and the Harrier EV.