MG Majestor SUV Sets Guinness World Record for Pulling Heaviest Train on Rail
The MG Majestor, India's first D+ SUV, pulled a 406.4-tonne train over 300 feet to set a new Guinness World Record.
- 406.4 tonnes
- 300 feet
- 215.5 PS
What Happened
JSW MG Motor India announced that its MG Majestor SUV has set a Guinness World Record for the heaviest train pulled by an SUV on rail. The vehicle towed a 406.4-tonne train over 300 feet on a secured railway section in Jammu and Kashmir, exceeding the record benchmarks of 400 tonnes and 100 feet. The SUV used was a standard production model with no modifications.
“This achievement is a powerful demonstration of what the MG MAJESTOR is engineered to deliver. It reflects our focus on building vehicles that combine strength, precision and control, even in the most demanding conditions.”
The MG Majestor is powered by a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine producing 215.5 PS and 478.5 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It features triple differential locks, an advanced 4WD system with 10 off-road modes, and Level 2 ADAS. The SUV also comes with a 5-5-5 ownership proposition including a 5-year unlimited kilometer warranty, 5-year roadside assistance, and 5 labour-free services for the first 3,000 customers.
Why this matters
The record demonstrates the SUV's extreme towing capability and structural strength, highlighting MG's engineering prowess and the vehicle's readiness for challenging conditions.
Terms in This Story
- D+ SUV
- A vehicle segment larger than a D-segment SUV, offering more space and premium features.
- ADAS
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems; technologies that assist driving and enhance safety.
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