MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Launched in India: Top 5 Highlights

The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs 25.69 lakh (ex-showroom). Here are the five key highlights of MG’s new seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV.

JSW MG Motor India has introduced the Hector Tomahawk with both EV and PHEV powertrains. The PHEV gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a 20.5 kWh battery and a 148 kW electric motor, with MG claiming more than 115 km of pure-electric range and over 1,100 km of combined range.

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The biggest highlight of the Hector Tomahawk PHEV is its plug-in hybrid powertrain. It combines a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) and a 20.5 kWh battery pack.

The electric motor develops 148 kW and 237 Nm, while the petrol engine produces 75 kW and 125 Nm. MG claims an electric-only range of over 115 km and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of approximately nine seconds. The combined range with a full tank and full charge is claimed to be more than 1,100 km.

The hybrid system gets four operating modes – Pure Electric, Series Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid and Engine Direct Drive – allowing the SUV to switch between different power delivery strategies depending on driving conditions.

MG is positioning the Hector Tomahawk PHEV as India’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. The SUV is also equipped with Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) functionality, allowing its battery to supply power to compatible appliances, outdoor equipment and homes.

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The PHEV uses a CCS2 charging connection. MG's specifications list around 7.5 hours for a 10-100 percent charge using a 3.3 kW charger, while a 25 kW DC charger can take the battery from 30-80 percent in a claimed times of 35 minutes.

The Hector Tomahawk gets a 15.6-inch HD Grand View Display, claimed to be the largest in its segment. It is accompanied by an 8.8-inch multi-information display and a 10-speaker Infinity premium audio system.

The SUV also gets connected car features, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, OTA updates, a digital Bluetooth key with key sharing and i-SWIPE gesture controls are part of the package. Other features include - 60:40 split second-row seats, leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, powered front seats, dual-pane panoramic SkyRoof, rear window sunshades, air purifier, 256-colour ambient lighting and more.

The Hector Tomahawk PHEV is available in two variants: Exclusive 7S priced at Rs 25.69 lakh and Essence 7S priced at Rs 27.79 lakh (both prices are ex-showroom). MG is also offering a limited-number BaaS option starting at Rs 21.79 lakh plus Rs 3.20 per km battery rental. Bookings for the same are now open with test drives and deliveries scheduled to begin from November 2026.

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Safety features include six airbags as standard, ESP, traction control, hill hold control, ABS with EBD, brake assist, TPMS, ISOFIX mounts and four-wheel disc brakes. The Hector Tomahawk also gets a 360-degree Around View HD Camera with Wheel View and Level 2 ADAS. The driver assistance suite includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Front Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection.