JSW MG debuts Hector Tomahawk in India across electric and plug-in hybrid variants from Rs 19.49 lakh
JSW MG Motor India has introduced the Hector Tomahawk midsize SUV to the domestic market, providing a choice between a 517-kilometre all-electric drivetrain and a dual-fuel plug-in hybrid configuration capable of exceed…
- 69.2 kWh
- 517 km
- 1,100+ km
- Rs 19.49 lakh
What Happened
Engineered on the company's ADAPT vehicle architecture, the Hector Tomahawk measures 4,745 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and 1,770 mm in height, with a 2,810 mm wheelbase. Cabin technology features a 15.6-inch primary infotainment touchscreen complemented by an 8.8-inch digital driver instrument cluster.
- 69.2 kWh pack, 204 hp output, 517 km MIDC range, 5 or 7 seats
- 1.5L petrol engine with 20.5 kWh pack, 115 km electric range, 1,100+ km total range, 7 seats
The battery-electric variant utilizes a 69.2 kWh pack powering a motor that generates 204 hp and 310 Nm of torque. Showroom prices range between Rs 19.49 lakh and Rs 23.49 lakh, with seven-seat layouts spanning Excite, Exclusive, and Essence trims alongside an Essence-only five-seat version at Rs 22.99 lakh. Under Battery-as-a-Service, starting vehicle acquisition stands at Rs 13.99 lakh paired with a Rs 4.90 per kilometre battery rental fee.
The plug-in hybrid edition combines a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit with a 20.5 kWh battery, providing more than 115 kilometres of zero-emission battery range while achieving overall fuel economy rated above 40 km/l. Complete vehicle pricing is Rs 25.70 lakh for Exclusive and Rs 27.80 lakh for Essence, with BaaS options lowering the initial purchase cost to Rs 21.79 lakh and Rs 23.89 lakh plus a Rs 3.20 per kilometre battery usage fee.
Customer deliveries for the Hector Tomahawk EV begin across Indian showrooms.
Nationwide deliveries begin for the Hector Tomahawk PHEV seven-seater.
Why this matters
The release establishes India's first mainstream plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle alongside a dedicated battery-electric option. By pricing both configurations directly against top-tier diesel competitors and offering battery subscription models, the carmaker is aiming to capture long-distance highway drivers without relying on diesel engines.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- kWh
- Kilowatt-hour, a unit often used for battery capacity or energy use.
- ADAS
- Advanced driver assistance systems, features that help the driver with safety or convenience tasks.
- OTA
- Over-the-air update, a software update delivered remotely to a vehicle.
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