JSW MG Motor has four variants of the Hector Tomahawk EV on sale, spread across 5- and 7-seater versions. The Hector Tomahawk EV is based on the brand’s ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology) platform and is powered by a 69.2kWh battery pack. Driving the front wheels is a single permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that generates 204hp and 310Nm of torque. The maximum claimed range of the MG Hector Tomahawk EV is 517km.
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The MG Hector Tomahawk EV is a three-row SUV available in Excite, Exclusive and Essence trims. All three use the same battery pack and electric motor, with the main differences being the features and seating layouts on offer. If you’re considering the Hector Tomahawk EV, here’s a detailed look at which variant makes the most sense.
| Trim | BaaS price (Rs) | Non-BaaS price (Rs) | Difference (Rs) |
| Excite 7 seater | 13.99 lakh + 4.9 per km* | 19.5 lakh | 5.51 lakh |
| Exclusive 7 seater | 15.99 lakh + 4.9 per km* | 22 lakh | 6.01 lakh |
| Essence 5 seater | 16.99 lakh + 4.9 per km* | 23 lakh | 6.01 lakh |
| Essence 7 seater | 17.49 lakh + 4.9 per km* | 23.5 lakh | 6.01 lakh |
*Battery rental fee.
The MG Hector Tomahawk EV, like all MG EVs sold in India (excluding the M9 and the Cyberster), is available with a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme that lowers the upfront cost. Notably, buyers opting for BaaS have to pay a battery rental fee of Rs 4.9 per kilometre. For the Hector Tomahawk EV, the scheme reduces the upfront price by up to Rs 6.01 lakh.
All trims feature a 69.2kWh battery pack, which powers a 204hp, 310Nm electric motor mounted on the front axle. The sprint from 0-100kph takes 8.2 seconds. On the Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC), the SUV can go up to 517km on a single charge. As per MG, it takes about 35 minutes to charge the battery from 30 percent to 80 percent with a 90kW DC fast charger. With a 7.4kW AC unit, the carmaker claims a charging time of about 12.5 hours for a 10 percent to 100 percent top-up.
The mid-spec Exclusive trim, priced at Rs 22 lakh, ex-showroom, is the one we recommend for the MG Hector Tomahawk EV. Compared to the base Excite, it adds front ventilated seats, a 50W wireless charger with cooling and a powered tailgate, features that should appeal to buyers of such an EV. With the BaaS option, the upfront cost can be reduced by Rs 6.1 lakh (as on August 26, 2026), making for a significant initial saving. Buyers who want the five-seat version will have to choose the top-spec Essence trim, as it is the only one available with this seating configuration.
What’s good is that there is no difference in performance or range across the lineup. All trims use the same 69.2kWh battery pack and 204hp electric motor, while the MIDC-rated range remains identical at 517km.
If you’ve been looking to start exploring trails near you or improve your off-road riding, you now have the opportunity to be trained by 2018 Dakar champion and four-time Dakar Stage Winner Matthias Walkner. KTM is bringing Matthias to India to mentor their Adventure Rally Extreme events in Mumbai and Bengaluru, slated to happen in September.
There are two separate events requiring separate registrations, a face to face meeting and a ride and train event. During the face to face event, riders will have the opportunity to meet and interact with Matthias as well as a photo opportunity. Registration to this is open to everybody and costs Rs 500.
The ride and train event on the other hand, is far more hands-on, or hands and feet on, if you will. Riders will get to ride and train alongside Matthias and train on off-roading skills through practical drills and real rally techniques. This event has two batches over two days, and registration is exclusive to KTM owners for Rs 5,000.
The events are slated to happen back-to-back in Mumbai from September 11-13 and in Bengaluru from September 15-17. Further details and registration(s) are available on KTM India’s website now.
MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk EV in India as the brand’s contender for the electric midsize SUV segment. In this space, the 5-seat version of the Hector Tomahawk EV rivals the Tata Harrier EV, Mahindra XEV 9e, Vinfast VF7, and BYD Atto 3. Let’s have a look at how MG’s latest SUV stacks up against its peers on paper.
| Hector Tomahawk EV | Harrier EV | XEV 9e | VF7 | Atto 3 | |
| Length (mm) | 4,745 | 4,607 | 4,789 | 4,550 | 4,455 |
| Width (mm) | 1,850 | 1,922 | 1,907 | 1,893 | 1,875 |
| Height (mm) | 1,770 | 1,740 | 1,694 | 1,596 | 1,615 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,810 | 2,741 | 2,775 | 2,840 | 2,720 |
| Wheel size (inches) | 18 | 18-19 | 19 | 19 | 17-18 |
| Boot space (litres) | 610 | 502* | 663 | 537 | 440 |
| Frunk space (litres) | N/A | 35-67 | 150 | N/A | N/A |
*Measured till roof instead of parcel tray.
The Hector Tomahawk EV is the second-longest SUV in its segment, falling behind the XEV 9e by only 44mm. That said, the Hector Tomahawk EV extracts a longer wheelbase from its length than the XEV 9e does, but even so, it’s behind the VF7 by a margin of 30mm. The MG electric SUV is the narrowest among its rivals, but edges past all of them on height front. It also claims a 230mm ground clearance, but this is measured at the battery.
Coming to luggage space, the Hector Tomahawk EV has the second-largest boot here, though it doesn’t get a frunk like the Harrier EV and XEV 9e do. At 18 inches, the Hector Tomahawk EV’s alloy wheel sizes are also competitive by segment standards, though the XEV 9e and VF7 offer 19-inchers.
| Hector Tomahawk EV | Harrier EV | XEV 9e | VF7 | Atto 3 | |
| Battery size (kWh) | 69.2 | 65 / 75 | 59 / 79 | 59.6 / 70 | 49.92 / 60.48 |
| Electric motor setup | Single, front | Single, rear / Dual, front and rear | Single, rear | Single, front / Dual, front and rear | Single, front |
| Power (hp) | 204 | 238 / 313 | 231 / 286 | 177 / 204, 353 | 204 |
| Torque (Nm) | 310 | 315 / 504 | 380 | 250 / 310, 500 | 310 |
| Gearbox | 1-speed AT | 1-speed AT | 1-speed AT | 1-speed AT | 1-speed AT |
| Drive layout | FWD | RWD / RWD, AWD | RWD | FWD / FWD, AWD | FWD |
| Claimed 0-100kph time (seconds) | 8.2 | 6.3 (AWD) | 6.8 (79kWh) | 9.1 / 8.5 (FWD), 5.8 (AWD) | 7.9 / 7.3 |
Under the skin, the Hector Tomahawk EV comes fitted with a sole 69.2kWh battery pack. At that capacity, it fits quite well between the ones offered by the Harrier EV and XEV 9e, comes very close to the top-spec unit of the VF7, and outsizes both of the Atto 3’s battery options. The Hector Tomahawk EV’s battery powers a sole front-mounted electric motor, making for a front-wheel drive layout. Rivals like the Harrier EV and VF7 can be had with all-wheel drive, and the XEV 9e is purely rear-wheel drive.
In terms of output, the Hector Tomahawk EV perfectly matches the Atto 3 and the 70kWh FWD version of the VF7, but significantly behind the XEV 9e and Harrier EV. Higher-powered versions of the Mahindra and Tata SUVs claim sub-7-second 0-100kph times, while the Hector Tomahawk EV’s acceleration figure slots between those of the Atto 3 and VF7.
| Hector Tomahawk EV | Harrier EV | XEV 9e | VF7 | Atto 3 | |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 69.2 | 65 / 75 | 59 / 79 | 59.6 / 70 | 49.92 / 60.48 |
| Drive layout | FWD | RWD / RWD, AWD | RWD | FWD / FWD, AWD | FWD |
| MIDC range (km) | 517 | 538 / 627 (RWD), 622 (AWD) | 542 / 656 | 438 / 532 (FWD), 510 (AWD) | 468 / 521 |
| 7.2kW AC charging time (hours) | 12.5 | 9.3 / 10.7 | 8.7 / 11.7 | – | 8.0 / 9.5-10 |
| 11.2kW AC charging time (hours) | – | – | 6 / 8 | – | – |
| DC charging time (minutes) | 35 (90kW) | 25 (100kW) / 25 (120kW) | 20 (140kW) / 20 (180kW) | 24 (100kW) / 28 (110kW) | 50 (88kW) |
Coming to range, the Hector Tomahawk EV carries the lowest MIDC figure when compared with similarly-sized batteries offered by rivals. In fact, even the 60.48kWh Atto 3 and the smaller-battery versions of the Harrier EV and XEV 9e boast higher range figures than that of the Hector Tomahawk EV. The MG SUV also claims the longest AC charging time, more than even the 75kWh and 79kWh variants of the Harrier EV and XEV 9e, respectively.
| Price range (Rs, lakh) | |
| Hector Tomahawk EV | 23.00 (16.99 w/ BaaS) |
| Harrier EV* | 21.69-29.19 |
| XEV 9e* | 21.90-29.35 |
| VF7 | 22.99-28.09 |
| Atto 3 | 24.99-34.49 |
*Prices exclusive of home charger and installation costs.
The 5-seat configuration for the Hector Tomahawk EV is available only in the top-spec Essence variant, and is priced at Rs 23 lakh. This makes the Hector Tomahawk EV much more affordable than the equivalent top-spec versions of its rivals, with the Atto 3 commanding the highest premium at over Rs 11 lakh – the BYD SUV is retailed via the CKD route in India and thereby attracts higher taxation.
It’s also worth noting that MG offers the Hector Tomahawk EV with a segment-first battery-as-a-service (BaaS) scheme. This knocks off an additional Rs 6 lakh from the sticker price, and introduces a battery rental fee of Rs 4.9/km that is to be paid on a monthly basis. At the BaaS price, the Hector Tomahawk EV competes with electric SUVs of a segment below and even undercuts a lot of them, making for stellar value.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
MG has launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV as the first mass-market plug-in-hybrid (PHEV) car in India, priced from Rs 25.70 lakh (ex-showroom). It is offered in two trims: Exclusive and Essence, and like other MG cars, it is equipped with a plethora of modern-day features. If you are interested in the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV, which variant should you choose? Let us find out.
The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is offered with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 102hp and 125Nm. It gets a 20.5kWh battery pack powering an electric motor producing 201hp and 237Nm. The battery pack has an indicative claimed range of 115km, and combined with the petrol engine, it could have a total range of around 1,100km. Both the Exclusive and Essence variants are offered with the same powertrain.
*Rs 3.2 per km is charged as the battery rental fee for the battery-as-a-service (BaaS) scheme.
Price: Rs 25.70 lakh (or Rs 21.79 lakh + Rs 3.2 per km with BaaS)
Price: Rs 27.80 lakh (or Rs 23.89 lakh + Rs 3.2 per km with BaaS)
We recommend the entry-spec Essence variant, as it is offered with a lot of modern-day features like a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate and a 360-degree camera. It also costs Rs 2.10 lakh less than the top-spec Essence, making it the more value-for-money Hector Tomahawk PHEV variant.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
Bajaj has been having an eventful August with four launches, the freshly updated Pulsar 125/150 and the new Pulsar N160 S and SS. Seems like they aren’t planning to slow down any time soon. The company has said two of the 10 models would be all-new Pulsars, while the rest would comprise new variants and product upgrades. “Our 150 and 125 are the second launch in this journey,” said Sumeet Narang, President, Marketing, Bajaj Auto. “We will meet you soon again. There’s a lot of stuff that we will still be coming up with in the coming days.”
The launch comes as the Pulsar nameplate remains one of India’s largest-selling motorcycle ranges. It ranked third in the July motorcycle sales chart with 66,156 units dispatched, according to AutoPunditz. Bajaj’s sports motorcycle segment, meanwhile, grew about 50% year on year in the April-June quarter, with Pulsar, Avenger and Dominar recording double-digit growth.
The company has also said upgrades are planned across its 125-160cc motorcycle range. Narang said the refreshed range will be organised around the three Pulsar platforms. “Three very clear distinct platforms, the original, the N and the NS,” he said, with each aimed at a different customer and riding use case.
We had just reported that Bajaj’s first dual-sport motorcycle was spotted testing again. Our reports indicate that the motorcycle will launch in Brazil before the end of this year, making its way to India at a later time. Currently, it’s unclear if Bajaj is counting that as a part of this 10-Model portfolio. Besides that, Bajaj is also expected to launch the Triumph Bonneville 400, long awaited retro cousin of the existing Triumph 400s.
Speaking of which, the launches come ahead of Bajaj’s planned expansion of annual manufacturing capacity from about 72 lakh vehicles to more than 90 lakh. The company has said the additional capacity will support growing demand across the board. It is evaluating brownfield expansion and a greenfield facility, with the location and investment yet to be finalised. The company has not yet declared any dispatch dates, but clearly they’re looking at a packed schedule inching closer to the festive season.
With inputs from Stephen Raj Antony.
JSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV at a price of Rs 25.69 lakh (ex-showroom) alongside the all-electric version of this brand-new SUV. This becomes the first mainstream plug-in hybrid SUV in our market. It is powered by a 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine paired to a 20.5kWh battery for a claimed fuel economy of around 40kpl and an electric-only range of over 115km. MG claims that the Hector Tomahawk can deliver over 1100km of range with a full tank of fuel and a fully charged battery. Bookings for the Tomahawk PHEV have commenced today and deliveries will begin in November this year.
Unlike the Hector Tomahawk EV that’s available in both 5- and 7-seater configurations, the PHEV is only available in a 7-seater configuration. MG is also offering the Tomahawk PHEV under the BaaS program, where prices start from Rs 21.79 lakh and Rs 3.20 is charged additionally on the battery rental.
JSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk EV at a starting price of Rs 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom), while prices under its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme start at Rs 13.99 lakh. The electric SUV gets a 69.2kWh battery and is available in five and seven-seat configurations. The Tomahawk EV is the first MG model in India based on the brand’s ADAPT architecture.
| Variant | Seating | Ex-showroom price |
| Excite | 7-seat | Rs 19.49 lakh |
| Exclusive | 7-seat | Rs 21.99 lakh |
| Essence | 7-seat | Rs 23.49 lakh |
| Essence | 5-seat | Rs 22.99 lakh |
The Hector Tomahawk EV is priced from Rs 19.49 lakh to Rs 23.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The five-seat version is offered only in the Essence variant and is priced at Rs 22.99 lakh, while the seven-seat version is available in Excite, Exclusive and Essence trims.
MG is also offering the Hector Tomahawk EV under its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme, with prices starting at Rs 13.99 lakh. Buyers opting for BaaS pay a separate battery rental of Rs 4.90 per km. MG has not disclosed variant-wise BaaS prices.
The prices are introductory and applicable to limited units only.
In terms of rivals, the Hector Tomahawk EV will primarily face the Mahindra XEV 9S and Kia Carens Clavis EV, both of which are available with three-row seating. The Tomahawk EV’s five-seat version also broadens its competition to other electric SUVs in this price range.
The Hector Tomahawk EV gets LED projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights with an illuminated MG logo positioned between them. The front bumper has a blacked out, closed-off lower front fascia, while the SUV rides on 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. It also gets roof rails, black cladding around the wheel arches and lower doors and an automatic powered tailgate.
At the rear, the Tomahawk EV features wraparound LED tail-lamps and a sculpted rear bumper. The SUV measures 4,745mm long, 1,850mm wide and 1,770mm tall, with a 2,810mm wheelbase and 230mm ground clearance. The Hector Tomahawk EV gets a 610-litre boot for the five-seat version, while the seven-seat version offers 192 litres with all three rows in use and 528 litres with the third row folded.
The Hector Tomahawk EV gets a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 8.8-inch digital drivers display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging and gesture controls for functions such as the air-conditioning and audio system.
Other features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, 256-colour ambient lighting, a 10-speaker Infinity sound system, a powered tailgate, connected car tech, rear window sunshades and a driver’s seat with memory and auto-retract functionality. The SUV also gets several cabin modes, including Nap, Camp, Energise, Pro Pet, Valet and Quiet modes.
The Hector Tomahawk EV is available with five or seven seats. The five-seat version has 610 litres of boot space, which increases to 1,053 litres with the second row folded. The seven-seat version offers 192 litres with all three rows in use and 528 litres with the third row folded.
The Tomahawk EV gets a 69.2kWh battery paired with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor producing 204hp and 310Nm. MG claims a 517km MIDC range and a 0-100kph time of 8.2sec.
The EV uses a CCS2 charging connection and supports DC fast charging at up to 90kW. MG claims a 30-80 percent charge in around 35 minutes using a 90kW DC charger. With a 7.4kW AC charger, a 10-100 percent charge takes around 12.5 hours. A portable charger that plugs into a 15A socket is also offered.
The Tomahawk EV also supports vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) functions. MG says V2L can power compatible external devices and appliances, while V2V allows the SUV to charge another electric vehicle. It also claims the Tomahawk EV is India’s first vehicle-to-home (V2H) vehicle, allowing its battery to supply power to household appliances through two-way charging.
KTM has launched a new Arctic Flare colourway for the 349cc 390 Adventure, priced at Rs 2.88 lakh (ex-showroom). The colour was spotted just a day or two ago, and we reported on it at the time. It has now officially been added to the lineup replaces the earlier colour.
When the 349cc 390 Adventure was launched, it came with the same body panels as the 399cc 390 Adventure S, while using the 19-inch alloy wheels from the 390 Adventure X. That is no longer the case now, the 349cc 390 Adventure now gets colourways unique to the model, helping distinguish it from the full-fat 399cc 390 Adventure range.
There are only two colours available: Ebony Black and the new Arctic Flare. Both are priced at Rs 2.88 lakh (ex-showroom).
The differentiation extends to the graphics as well. The ‘Adventure’ lettering is in a completely different style on the 349cc bike, giving it a distinct visual identity rather than simply making it look like a smaller-capacity version of the 399cc 390 Adventure.
There are no mechanical changes to the motorcycle. It continues with its 349cc single-cylinder engine and 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels.
With the new colourways and graphics, KTM has now given the 349cc 390 Adventure a clearer identity of its own, setting it apart from the 399cc 390 Adventure X, R and S.
There’s no simpler way to compare one car’s performance to another than with a head-to-head quarter-mile race. And in this edition of Autocar India’s quarter-mile racing series, we’ve saved the best for last – Porsche 911 GTS T-hybrid vs MG Cyberster. On one side we have the most definitive and quintessential sports car in the form of the 911, while on the other side, the electric Cyberster represents the cutting-edge future. Let’s find out which one is quicker down the drag strip.
Model | Porsche 911 GTS | MG Cyberster |
| Powertrain | 3,951cc flat-six petrol + electric motor | 77kWh battery, dual electric motors |
| Drive layout | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Power | 541hp | 510hp |
| Torque | 610Nm | 725Nm |
| Gearbox | 8-speed DCT | 1-speed |
| Weight | 1,645kg | 1,985kg |
The 911 and the Cyberster couldn’t be more different on the powertrain front. The Porsche uses a 3.6-litre flat-six turbo-petrol engine that’s coupled to an electric motor for a combined output of 541hp and 610Nm of torque. The MG, meanwhile, is powered by a 77kWh battery pack and two electric motors (one on each axle) for a total output of 510hp and 725Nm of torque.
The MG is slightly down on power but has considerably higher torque than the Porsche. And while both get all-wheel drive to help with traction, the 911 has a 340kg weight advantage over the Cyberster.
Model | Porsche 911 GTS | MG Cyberster |
Round 1 | 10.93 seconds | 11.63 seconds |
Round 2 | 10.86 seconds | 11.54 seconds |
In race 1, both the 911 and Cyberster get off the line ferociously, but once the Porsche gets into its stride, it’s hard to catch. With the Cyberster seemingly maxing out at 170kph, the 911 keeps widening the gap till the end.
In race 2, the MG gets off the line better and even manages to pull an early lead. However, the Porsche manages to quickly reel it in and then breezes past it. Both cars improve on their race 1 times, and by the time they reach the finish line, the 911 has set the fastest-ever time at our drag races. The Porsche wins both races by around seven tenths, which is hugely impressive.
But just to put things into perspective, the Porsche costs Rs 2.82 crore, while the MG is priced at Rs 82.49 lakh (ex-showroom) – less than a third of the Porsche. While that’s some serious bang for your buck, the good old combustion power still seems to have the edge in performance.
Before we conduct our performance tests, we check and maintain tyre pressures based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and ensure the car has a full tank of fuel. The car is then tested in a controlled environment, and the data is collected via highly accurate GPS-based timing equipment.
With inputs from Saptarshi Mondal
