2026 MG Hector Tomahawk: JSW MG Motor India has announced the launch of the 2026 Hector Tomahawk within the country’s domestic market. The three-row SUV is built on the company’s new ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology) modular architecture and will be offered with two powertrain variants — a pure electric vehicle (EV) and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). This marks the country’s first official entry-level PHEV with an outright driving range figure of more than 1,100 km.
BaaS vs Standard Ownership: Hector Tomahawk EV / PHEV Prices
MG is offering the Hector Tomahawk with both BaaS (battery as a subscription) and standard ownership pricing:
| Model / Variant | BaaS Ex-Showroom Price | Battery Rental Rate | Standard Ex-Showroom Price |
| Hector Tomahawk EV (Base) | Rs 13.99 Lakh | Rs 4.90 / km | Rs 19.49 Lakh |
| Hector Tomahawk PHEV (Exclusive) | Rs 21.79 Lakh | Rs 3.20 / km | Rs 25.70 Lakh |
| Hector Tomahawk PHEV (Essence) | — | — | Rs 27.80 Lakh |
Both variants are opening for bookings now through MG dealerships and the brand’s online booking portal. Deliveries of the pure EV variant are due to commence in September 2026, while test drives and customer deliveries for the PHEV version are due to start in November 2026.
Specifications and Powertrains of the Hector Tomahawk PHEV / EV
The new Hector Tomahawk is based on the company’s new ADAPT platform which underpins both BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and hybrid variants with series-parallel and direct drive powertrains
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The Hector Tomahawk PHEV will have a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (102 PS / 125 Nm) paired to a 20.5 kWh battery and a 148 kW / 201 PS motor (237 Nm) with a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). It will have a pure EV range of up to 115 km (based on MIDC Part 1 + 2) and a total range figure of more than 1,100 km on a full tank of petrol and a fully charged battery. The PHEV will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 9 seconds and support 25 kW DC fast charging.
On the other hand, the Hector Tomahawk EV will have a 69.2 kWh battery pack linked to a permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 150 kW of power and 310 Nm of torque. It will have a claimed range of 517 km on a single charge and support 90 kW DC fast charging.
Size, Design, and Colours
Inspired by WWII aircrafts, the MG Hector Tomahawk has an upright design, a long bonnet, high ground clearance, large wheel arches, and 18-inch dual-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels. The PHEV variant has a large front black grille, rectangular LED headlamps with parallel opposite facing DRLs, an illuminated MG badge, and a silver coloured rear skid plate.
- Length: 4,745 mm
- Width: 1,850 mm (2,130 mm with mirrors)
- Height: 1,770 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,810 mm
- Boot Space: 192 L (528 L with 3rd row folded)
- Exterior Colours: Pearl White, Starry Black, Aurora Silver, Celadon Blue, Turquoise Green, Shadow Gold – with dual tone white roof for Blue, Green, and Shadow Gold
Interior, Technology, and Safety Features
The interior of the Hector Tomahawk will have a 7-seater configuration (with an optional 5-seater layout for the EV) and a black and burgundy interior with exposed physical climate control dials and a steering column mounted gear selector. Other kit includes level 2 ADAS driving assistance, 6 airbags, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats (driver: 6-way power, front passenger: 4-way power), 6-way seat adjuster for 3rd row, wireless phone charging, rear window sunshades, ESP programme, EPB (electronic parking brake), front and rear disc brakes, TPMS, and rain sensing wipers.
The infotainment system comprises a 15.6-inch HD touchscreen, 8.8-inch digital cluster, 10-speaker Infinity premium audio system, wireless CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity, and i-SMART 3.0 with 80+ connected car features including GenAI karaoke. It will also have a ventilated front seat functionality and a 360-degree camera.
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