Archive · 24 Sep 2026
MG Hector Tomahawk EV Review Finds Space, Comfort, Unfinished Edges
The MG Hector Tomahawk EV is a large electric family SUV.
It has a big battery and claims it can travel 517 kilometres on a charge.
The vehicle has plenty of room for passengers and luggage.
It also includes a large touchscreen and many useful features.
Its electric motor makes city driving easy and gives it enough power for highway overtaking.
The seats are comfortable and the brakes work predictably.
However, the accelerator does not always respond smoothly.
Bigger potholes can also be felt inside, and the vehicle can move around more than expected in corners.
Overall, it is practical and comfortable, but it needs more refinement to feel fully polished.
The MG Hector Tomahawk EV uses a 69.2 kWh battery, claims a 517-kilometre range, and produces 150 kW and 310 Nm.
It offers generous rear-seat space, a 610-litre boot in five-seat form, comfortable seats, and a seven-seat configuration option.
The cabin includes a 15.6-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone connectivity, and extensive equipment.
Its soft suspension, inconsistent throttle response, occasional wheelspin, and noticeable impacts over larger potholes limit refinement.
Prices range from Rs 19.49 lakh to Rs 23.49 lakh ex-showroom, while a limited-booking battery-rental plan starts at Rs 13.99 lakh.
- Who
- MG and buyers considering a spacious electric family SUV.
- What
- A first-drive review of the MG Hector Tomahawk EV, covering its design, features, practicality, performance, and pricing.
- Where
- The vehicle was driven in Kochi.
- Why
- To assess whether its space, equipment, comfort, and electric performance outweigh shortcomings in throttle response, ride quality, and refinement.
Practical Strengths
Refinement Concerns
Family usability
Practical Strengths
The SUV provides generous second-row legroom and width, a substantial 610-litre boot, comfortable seats, and a seven-seat option.
Refinement Concerns
Rear-seat thigh support is slightly compromised by the battery beneath the floor, and the absence of a frunk reduces storage versatility.
Driving experience
Practical Strengths
Brisk initial acceleration, highway overtaking power, adequate braking, and a soft ride make it suitable for relaxed everyday driving.
Refinement Concerns
Throttle responses are not always progressive, aggressive acceleration can cause momentary wheelspin, and larger potholes create noticeable impacts.
Design and cabin quality
Practical Strengths
The understated exterior, LED lighting, large screens, leatherette stitching, and extensive equipment give the SUV a contemporary and feature-rich character.
Refinement Concerns
The Almond Brown interior and some similarly coloured plastic panels may look unappealing or aftermarket, while touchscreen-operated ventilated seats are less convenient.
- Battery
- 69.2 kWh
- Claimed range
- 517 km
- Power and torque
- 150 kW and 310 Nm
- Boot capacity
- 610 litres in the five-seat test vehicle
- Price
- Rs 19.49 lakh to Rs 23.49 lakh, ex-showroom
- Battery-as-a-Service
- Limited-booking plan starts at Rs 13.99 lakh, with battery rental at Rs 4.90 per kilometre
- Seating
- Five-seat test vehicle; a seven-seat configuration is also available