MG Hector Tomahawk EV - Best Variant To Buy?

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2026-09-02

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MG Hector Tomahawk EV - Best Variant To Buy?

JSW MG Motor India has recently launched its new electric SUV, the Hector Tomahawk EV, which is available in four variants - Excite 7-Seater, Exclusive 7-Seater, Essence 5-Seater, and Essence 7-Seater. All variants share a 69.2 kWh battery pack clubbed with a front-axle-mounted electric motor producing 204 hp and 310 Nm. The Hector Tomahawk electric SUV delivers a certified range of 517 km on a single charge.

As performance and range remains identical across the lineup, selecting the best variant depends entirely on seating needs, feature requirements and price.

Hector Tomahawk EV Variant-Wise Prices

Variant	Seating Layout	Ex-Showroom Price	BaaS Upfront Price (+ ₹4.90/km)	Standout Features
Excite	7-Seater	₹19.49 Lakh	₹13.99 Lakh	15.6-inch Touchscreen, 6 Airbags, Full LED Lighting, Connected Car Tech
Exclusive	7-Seater	₹21.99 Lakh	₹16.49 Lakh	Panoramic Sunroof, Ventilated Front Seats, 360° Camera, Leatherette Upholstery
Essence	5-Seater	₹22.99 Lakh	₹16.99 Lakh	Level 2 ADAS, 610L Boot Space, Powered Tailgate, Infinity Audio System
Essence	7-Seater	₹23.49 Lakh	₹17.49 Lakh	Level 2 ADAS, Powered Tailgate, Memory Driver Seat, Ambient Lighting

Hector Tomahawk EV Variant-Wise Features Comparison

Feature Category	Feature Description	Excite	Exclusive	Essence
Safety & Parking	6 Airbags, ESP, TCS, Hill Hold, ABS+EBD, EPB with Auto Hold, TPMS	✓	✓	✓
	Reverse Parking Camera & Rear Sensors	✓	✓	✓
	Front Parking Sensors	✗	✓	✓
	360° HD Camera (Transparent Chassis & Wheel View)	✗	✗	✓
Autonomous Level 2 ADAS	ACC, TJA, LKA, LDW, LDP, FCW, AEB/AEB-P, IHC	✗	✗	✓
Exterior & Styling	Beacon LED Projector Headlamps, LED DRLs & Tail Lamps	✓	✓	✓
	R18 Precision Cut Rotor Alloy Wheels & Roof Rails	✓	✓	✓
	Illuminated Front MG Logo & Floating Light Indicators	✗	✓	✓
	Acoustic & UV Cut Glass (Windshield & Front Windows)	✗	✗	✓
Interior & Comfort	Desert Squadron Theme & 22.3 cm (8.8") Digital Cluster	✓	✓	✓
	Ambient Lighting	Single (Blue)	Single (Blue)	256-Color Multi
	Upholstery Material	Leatherette	Leatherette	Leather
	Dual Pane Cockpit Sunroof	✗	✓	✓
	Front Ventilated Seats	✗	✗	✓
	6-Way Power Driver Seat	✗	✓	✓ (with Memory)
	4-Way Power Co-Driver Seat	✗	✗	✓
	Auto Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Wireless 50W Charger	✗	✓	✓
	Automatic Powered Tailgate	✗	✗	✓
Infotainment & Audio	Touchscreen Display Size	32.5 cm (12.8")	32.5 cm (12.8")	39.6 cm (15.6") Grand View
	Audio Setup	6 Speakers	6 Speakers + Tweeters	10 Infinity Speakers + Subwoofer
	i-SWIPE Gesture Control & Starmaanch Karaoke App	✗	✗	✓
EV Ecosystem & Power	V2L, V2V, and V2H (Vehicle-to-Home)	✗	✗	✓
	Included AC Fast Charger (7.4 kW) & Portable Cable	✓	✓	✓

Excite 7-Seater (Entry): this entry-level variant delivers core EV capabilities at lowest entry price. It is packed with a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, digital instrument console, 6 airbags, and others. Featuring 69.2 kWh battery pack, the electric SUV supports a 90 kW fast-charging.

Exclusive 7-Seater (Mid-Spec): This mid-level variant adds new set of premium features, including ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, leatherette seats, dual-zone climate control and a 360-degree surround view camera.

Hector Tomahawk EV Top-Variant Interior

Essence 5-Seater & 7-Seater (Top-Spec): This is the top-end variant, which comes equipped with full LEVEL 2 ADAS safety suite with features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking and others. It also gets a powered tailgate and infinity audio system. The 5-seater model offers a cargo volume of 610-litres.

Hector Tomahawk EV Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Length x Width x Height	4745 mm x 1850 mm (excl. mirrors) / 2130 mm (incl. mirrors) x 1770 mm
Wheelbase	2810 mm
Ground Clearance	230 mm
Boot Space	5-Seater: 610 L (1053 L with 2nd row folded) 7-Seater: 192 L (528 L with 3rd row folded)
Motor Type / Output	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor / 150 kW (Power) & 310 Nm (Torque)
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)	8.2 Seconds
Battery Capacity & Range	69.2 kWh High-Voltage Battery / 517 km (MIDC)
AC Charging (10–100%)	~12.5 hours (7.4 kW AC Fast Charger)
DC Fast Charging (30–80%)	~35 minutes (90 kW DC Charger)
Suspension & Brakes	Front: MacPherson Strut \| Rear: Multi-Link Independent \| All 4 Disc Brakes
Tyres & Spare	225/55 R18 Alloy Wheels (Spare: T145/70 R17)

Best Variant to Buy: Exclusive 7-Seater

The Hector Tomahawk EV Exclusive 7-Seater is the best value-for-money option in the electric SUV lineup. Priced at Rs 21.99 lakh (or Rs 16.49 lakh under the BaaS battery rental scheme), the electric SUV offers essential premium features such as ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, a 12.8-inch central touchscreen, digital driver’s display, leatherette seats, and 360-degree cameras. The top-end variant costs another 1.5 lakh, which adds features like LEVEL 2 ADAS, powered tailgate and infinity audio system.

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