This seven-seater electric SUV with over 500km range will make debut next week

JSW MG Motor India will unveil its new three-row electric SUV on August 26. Positioned above the Hector, the upcoming model is expected to offer a range of over 500km.MG will introduce the Hector Tomohawk on August 26.JSW MG Motor India is set to introduce its new three-row electric SUV on August 26, expanding its electric vehicle portfolio with a model positioned above the Hector. The upcoming seven-seater EV is expected to be called the Hector Tomahawk, although MG is yet to officially confirm the production name.The new electric SUV will be the first MG model in India to be based on the company’s ADAPT architecture. MG has already trademarked the Hector Tomahawk name in India, making it a strong possibility for the upcoming model. MG Hector Tomohawk (Photo: Instagram/@punekar__nikhil) The production-spec SUV has been spotted completely undisguised in Pune ahead of its introduction, revealing a conventional and upright design. It gets slim LED daytime running lights positioned horizontally across the front, with the MG badge placed centrally between them. The main headlamps are positioned lower down on either side of the bumper.The front-end also features a closed-off upper section and a large lower air intake, while the side profile gets large alloy wheels, roof rails, conventional door handles and chunky black cladding around the wheel arches and lower door sections. Side profile of the MG Hector Tomohawk (Photo: Instagram/@punekar__nikhil) The long wheelbase and extended rear overhang are designed to accommodate the three-row seating layout. The SUV also gets a large glasshouse and sizeable D-pillar, while the rear features slim horizontal tail-lamps extending towards the sides.MG Hector Tomahawk interior and featuresMG has previously confirmed that the upcoming electric SUV will feature three rows of seating. Earlier teasers revealed a beige-themed cabin, with the dashboard expected to feature a minimalist layout and digital displays for the driver and infotainment system. The SUV is expected to get a large touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, powered and ventilated front seats, a powered tailgate and wireless charging.Other expected features include dual-zone automatic climate control with vents for all three rows, a 360-degree camera and an advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite. Six airbags and an electronic parking brake are also likely to be offered.MG Hector Tomahawk battery, range and performanceMG has not yet revealed the India-spec powertrain specifications of the upcoming SUV. However, the model is expected to be closely related to the Wuling Starlight 560, which uses a 69.2kWh LFP battery pack and a front-mounted electric motor producing around 204bhp and 310Nm.The global Wuling model has a claimed CLTC range of up to 530km. The India-spec MG SUV could use a similar battery and motor setup, potentially offering a claimed range of more than 500km. Final battery, motor and range figures will be announced closer to the launch.The ADAPT architecture has been developed to support multiple powertrain options. MG is also expected to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of the SUV at a later stage.MG Hector Tomahawk expected price and rivalsThe new seven-seater electric SUV is expected to be priced between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom). It will sit above the Hector in MG’s India line-up and strengthen the brand’s presence in the growing three-row electric SUV segment.Once launched, the MG Hector Tomahawk EV is expected to rival upcoming electric SUVs such as the Mahindra XEV 9S and Kia Carens Clavis EV.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine - EndsPublished On: Aug 21, 2026 15:44 IST