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MG Hector Tomahawk EV Driven in Kochi: Space, Comfort, Value

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JSW MG Motor's Hector Tomahawk EV, priced from Rs 19.5 lakh, offers a 69.2 kWh battery, 201 bhp, Level 2 ADAS and V2H. First drive from Kochi.

JSW MG Motor India has broadened its electrified line-up with two vehicles that carry the Hector name. The all-electric Hector Tomahawk EV is priced between Rs 19.5 lakh and Rs 23.5 lakh, while the plug-in hybrid Hector Tomahawk PHEV runs from Rs 25.7 lakh to Rs 27.8 lakh. All figures are ex-showroom.

The two models were shown at a national media drive in Kochi, where only the electric version was available to sample. Our test car was the top-spec Essence trim in a five-seat layout, finished in Starry Black. The drive route mixed narrow, winding roads with highway stretches and broken surfaces, giving an early read on comfort, performance and daily usability. The PHEV could not be driven at the event.

On price, the Hector Tomahawk EV sits below most five-seat EVs in India's C and D segments. Its closest rival is the Mahindra XEV 9S, which tops out at Rs 30.9 lakh ex-showroom against the MG's Rs 23.5 lakh ceiling, making the Tomahawk the stronger value proposition for buyers shopping in this bracket.

A Wuling Starlight underneath

The Tomahawk EV has been sold globally as the Wuling Starlight 560 EV. It measures 4,745 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,770 mm tall, with a 2,810 mm wheelbase. It rides on 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225-section tyres, and a space-saver spare sits below the floor.

The front carries an illuminated MG logo flanked by LED projector headlights with sequential turn indicators. An upper closed grille sits above a functional lower grille that houses a camera, front parking sensors and active air channels for aerodynamics. The sides get thick body cladding, roof rails, a chrome window line, red-painted brake callipers and a large glass area. At the rear are LED tail lights, sequential indicators and a bumper with faux skid plates.

Proportionally, the shape reads more like a raised monocoque MPV than a conventional SUV. It is not wide enough to balance its length, and the height feels excessive, a contrast that becomes clear when it is parked next to a Harrier EV.

Cabin, space and features

Inside, the standout is less the 15.6-inch infotainment screen than the extensive use of a Dune Brown shade, which proves calming over time. The dashboard and door trims keep a black base, with black elements in hard plastic and brown ones soft to the touch, though not every soft area is foam-padded, particularly where the front passenger's knees meet the centre console.

The front seats are electrically adjustable and ventilated, with three memory settings for the driver, although both ventilation and memory functions are controlled through the touchscreen. The steering wheel controls are configurable, with the star button set to drive modes on the test car. Rear passengers get a reclining bench, AC vents, USB-A and USB-C ports, an armrest with cupholders, LED reading lights and window sunshades. The boot is generous above the floor, with further storage below for the charging cable and tools, plus LED lighting and a retractable parcel shelf. Ambient lighting spans 256 colours across the door trims and roof.

Equipment includes proximity lock and unlock and a powered tailgate, though the tailgate's anti-pinch function needs more calibration. The Infinity audio system with a subwoofer sounds energetic, and a 540-degree camera with an underbody display is neatly executed. MG also demonstrated a vehicle-to-home function in which a Tomahawk EV powered an entire 4BHK luxury villa; the car can supply up to 6 kW, and users can set a power-draw threshold to protect a chosen state of charge.

The SUV comes with Level 2 ADAS, including autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control. Lane keep assist felt intrusive at times but worked well. The driver's instrument cluster is small and does not display blind-spot feeds or navigation data.

Powertrain

The Hector Tomahawk EV uses a 69.2 kWh battery paired with a single electric motor driving the front wheels. Output is rated at 201 bhp and 310 Nm, and MG claims a 0-100 km/h time of 8.2 seconds. On the varied Kochi route, the electric SUV delivered on its billing for space, comfort and features at a price that undercuts its main rival.

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