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.
- Deliveries to commence in September
- Gets a 15.6-inch touchscreen and 8.8-inch digital driver’s display
- 204hp electric motor develops 310Nm
- 90kW DC charging; 30-80 percent in 35 minutes
MG Hector Tomahawk EV: price and variants
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. Meanwhile, the five-seat version will rival the Tata harrier EV and Mahindra XEV 9e.
MG Hector Tomahawk EV: exterior
The Hector Tomahawk EV gets LED projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights and an illuminated MG logo positioned between them. The front bumper has a closed-off 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 is offered in Khaki Green, Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Celadon Blue and Pearl White color options.
MG Hector Tomahawk EV: interior and features
The Hector Tomahawk EV gets a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, an 8.8-inch digital driver's 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.
Six airbags are standard across all variants of the Hector Tomahawk EV. The SUV also gets a 360-degree camera with transparent-chassis and wheel-view functions.
The Tomahawk EV gets 11 ADAS functions and Level 2 capability. The ADAS suite includes lane departure warning and prevention, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and high beam assist, among other functions.
MG Hector Tomahawk EV: battery and range
The Tomahawk EV gets a 69.2kWh battery paired with a front-mounted electric 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
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