JSW MG Motor India to unveil three-row electric SUV on 26 August
JSW MG Motor India is set to reveal a seven-seat electric SUV, potentially called the Hector Tomahawk, on 26 August. The model is expected to target a 500km-plus range and an ex-showroom price of Rs 20 lakh–Rs 25 lakh, positioning it against forthcoming Mahindra and Kia EVs.
What happened
JSW MG Motor India will unveil a three-row electric SUV on 26 August, potentially branded Hector Tomahawk. The model is expected to offer over 500 km range, be
Key facts
- 7 seats
- Over 500 km expected range
- 26 August 2026 reveal
- 69.2 kWh LFP battery (reference model)
- 204 bhp motor (reference model)
- 530 km CLTC range (reference model)
- Rs 20 lakh-Rs 25 lakh expected ex-showroom price
Why this matters
MG’s move into three-row electric SUVs highlights a partnership and acquisition opportunity around charging, battery supply and family-oriented EV services before the segment becomes crowded.
What to watch
- Confirmed nameplate, battery capacity, certified range and charging speeds at the 26 August reveal.
- Whether the entry ex-showroom price lands at or below Rs 22 lakh.
- Third-row space, boot capacity with all seats occupied, and safety-rating disclosures.
- Booking volumes, delivery start date and initial dealer allocation.
- Mahindra and Kia announcements on comparable three-row EV launch timing and pricing.
- Availability of bundled home charging, battery warranty, roadside assistance and residual-value programs.
- Use the August reveal to establish the model as a family-focused EV through third-row usability, safety, battery warranty and real-world range messaging.
- Pair launch pricing with financing, exchange bonuses and home-charger installation to reduce the effective ownership-cost barrier.
- Expand dealer EV-readiness and service capacity in high-income Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets before deliveries begin.
- Seek fleet, corporate-lease and premium ride-hailing partnerships to build early volume and improve visibility.
- Monitor competitor responses from Mahindra, Kia and Tata for pre-emptive variants or price repositioning.