MG Hector Tomahawk EV set for August 26 unveil in India
MG is targeting an August 26 unveiling for the Hector Hawk Tomahawk EV, a 69.2 kWh EV leveraging ADAPT tech and based on the Wuling Eksion. The model is expected in the Rs 18-25 lakh range with a 530 km CLTC range and a 7-seat option, along with a plug-in hybrid variant in the lineup.
Key takeaways
- MG plans an August 26 unveiling for the Hector Tomahawk EV, positioned above the standard Hector.
- The EV variant is expected to use a 69.2 kWh battery and a front-mounted motor with around 201 hp and 310 Nm.
- CLTC range is cited at about 530 km, with price estimates in the Rs 18–25 lakh to Rs 20–30 lakh range depending on the source.
- The Tomahawk is linked to the Wuling Eksion in terms of design and dimensions and will be MG’s first ADAPT-platform model.
- A plug-in hybrid version is also discussed in some materials, though specifics remain unconfirmed.
What Happened
Two independent Indian automotive outlets report on MG’s forthcoming Hector Tomahawk EV, a variant of the Hector line that is set to be unveiled on August 26. Autocar India notes the car will be MG’s first model under the ADAPT architecture platform and hints at a 7-seat configuration, while Cardekho discusses an EV version (often referred to as Hector Hawk EV) with a claimed 530 km CLTC range and a 69.2 kWh battery. Both sources indicate the vehicle will sit above the standard Hector in MG’s portfolio and highlight design cues such as a blanked-off grille for the EV variant and styling reminiscent of the Indonesian Eksion-based Hector Tomahawk’s looks.
The two reports align on core elements: a 69.2 kWh battery, a front-mounted motor with around 201 hp (about 310 Nm), and a target price band in the upper teens to mid-twenties lakh rupees, with estimates differing slightly by source. Autocar India specifies a price range of roughly Rs 18 lakh to Rs 25 lakh, while Cardekho cites Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Hector Hawk EV. Both publications connect the Tomahawk to the Eksion’s dimensions and note the potential 530 km CLTC range for the battery configuration.
Why It Matters
The Hector Tomahawk EV marks MG’s push to broaden its electric SUV lineup in India, introducing the ADAPT platform and a high-capacity battery in a market segment that is rapidly expanding to include larger, more feature-rich EVs. If the 7-seat configuration and ADAPT platform are realized, MG would position the Hector Tomahawk as a three-row option within a growing family of MG EVs, potentially shaping pricing and feature expectations for rivals such as Tata and Mahindra in the mid-size electric SUV space.
Background
MG has previously teased the Hector Hawk/Tomahawk family, with observers noting a design lineage tied to MG’s global offerings and sharing cues with the Wuling Eksion, the Indonesian-origin model that underpins the Hector Tomahawk’s dimensions. The Eksion’s powertrain configuration—a 69.2 kWh battery paired with a front motor delivering around 201 hp and 310 Nm—serves as a reference point for the Tomahawk’s anticipated performance characteristics.
Key Facts
- Launch date: August 26 (unveiling scheduled)
- Model names discussed: Hector Hawk EV (electric) and Hector Tomahawk (EV variant); Tomahawk label also linked to the Hector Tomahawk EV
- Battery: 69.2 kWh for the EV variant
- Powertrain: front-mounted motor; roughly 201 hp and 310 Nm (based on Eksion reference)
- claimed range: up to 530 km CLTC
- Dimensions reference (Eksion-based): 4,745 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, 1,755 mm high, 2,810 mm wheelbase
- Expected price: reports differ; Rs 18–25 lakh (Autocar India) vs Rs 20–30 lakh (ex-showroom) (Cardekho)
- Design cues: blanked-off EV grille, olive green/black roof, chrome window line; 12.8-inch touchscreen, 8.8-inch digital display, 50W wireless charger, 360-degree camera, six airbags, ADAS expected
What Happens Next
The Hector Tomahawk EV is expected to be unveiled on August 26, followed by a potential market launch in the months after. Feature lists and exact powertrain specs are still to be confirmed by MG, with official confirmation anticipated closer to the launch date.
Sources reviewed
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