JSW MG Motor India has launched the much-awaited plug-in hybrid electric version (PHEV) of the Hector Tomahawk, alongside its all-electric version. Offered in two 7-seater variants, the Hector Tomahawk PHEV is priced from Rs 25.70 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). With this, it has become India’s first mass-market PHEV offering.
| MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV | BaaS | Ex-Showroom Price |
| Exclusive (7-seater) | Rs 21.79 lakh + battery rental of Rs 3.20/km | Rs 25.70 lakh |
| Essence (7-seater) | Rs 23.89 lakh + battery rental of Rs 3.20/km | Rs 27.80 lakh |
Bookings for the Hector Tomahawk PHEV are now open, while its deliveries are expected to commence in November this year.Â
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV: Powertrain and Range
Underneath the bonnet, the Hector Tomahawk PHEV comes with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired to a plug-in hybrid setup, comprising a 20.5kWh battery pack and a single electric motor. Here’s a look at its specifications: –
| Engine | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
| Battery Pack | 20.5 kWh |
| No. of electric motor(s) | 1 |
| Power (Engine + Motor) | 102PS + 201PS |
| Torque (Engine + Motor) | 125Nm + 237Nm |
| Transmission | Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) |
| Claimed EV-mode Range (MIDC Part 1 + Part 2) | 115 km |
| Combined Range | 1100 km |
| DC Fast Charging Support | Up to 25kW |
| DC Fast Charging Time (30-80%) | 35 mins |
| AC Fast Charging Time (10-100%) | 7.5hrs (via 3.3kW) |
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV: Design and Features
The Hector Tomahawk PHEV looks largely identical to its EV version, save for a few visual distinctions, like a reworked front fascia featuring a large black grille and reworked bumper, large rectangular taillamps and a more contemporary design for the rear bumper with a silver skid plate.
Inside, it gets a similar dashboard layout to its electric counterpart, albeit with a distinct black and burgundy colour scheme and physical AC controls which aren’t available in the EV.
For creature comforts & safety, it comes equipped with the following amenities: –
- Automatic headlamps
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 10-speaker Infinity sound system
- Connected car tech
- 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster
- 6-way powered driver seat
- 4-way powered co-driver seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ambient lighting
- Wireless phone charger
- Drive modes (Direct, EV, Parallel and Series)
- Automatic climate control
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Electronic parking brake (EPB)
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- All-wheel disc brakes
- 360-degree camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems)
Competition Check
Being a plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Hector Tomahawk PHEV has no direct rival in the country. It can be seen as a more efficient alternative to the Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari in the mid-size SUV segment.
