MG Hector Tomahawk 7-Seater EV Spied Undisguised Ahead of August 26 Launch

JSW MG Motor India’s upcoming three-row electric SUV, widely expected to be badged the Hector Tomahawk, has been photographed completely undisguised on public roads in Pune, just days ahead of its scheduled official debut on August 26. The vehicle was spotted during a television commercial shoot at Magarpatta City by an Instagram user, offering the clearest look yet at its production-ready design ahead of MG’s own reveal.

A Landmark Model for MG

The Hector Tomahawk carries significant weight for the brand: it will be the first MG model in India built on the company’s new ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology) platform. It is expected to slot above the existing Hector in MG’s lineup and arrives first as a pure battery-electric vehicle, with other electrified powertrains potentially following later.

MG has been building anticipation gradually, releasing staggered teasers that hinted at the SUV’s three-row cabin layout without revealing its full exterior. One recent teaser prominently featured a Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk fighter aircraft, seen as a strong hint toward the eventual “Tomahawk” nameplate, which has also reportedly been filed for trademark protection in India. The brand has already opened pre-bookings, reportedly for a token amount of ₹21,000, ahead of the formal unveiling.

Exterior Design: What the Spy Shots Reveal

The undisguised test mule, finished in a light green shade with a contrasting black roof, pillars and lower-body cladding, confirms a boxy, upright SUV silhouette rather than the coupe-like or futuristic styling seen on some rival EVs. Key design elements visible in the sighting include:

• Front fascia: A tall, closed-off upper section replaces a conventional grille, with a prominent illuminated MG badge at the centre and slim horizontal LED daytime running lights extending outward.
• Headlamps: Vertically positioned LED units sit at the outer edges of the bumper, connected by a black trim panel with silver detailing.
• Bumper: A dual-tone design featuring a large lower air intake and vertical air curtains on either side.
• Side profile: A long wheelbase and extended rear overhang accommodate the third row, with a rising window line, sizable D-pillar, chrome door handles, roof rails, large ORVMs and chunky black wheel-arch cladding.
• Wheels: Dual-tone alloys with a geometric spoke pattern.
• Roofline: Flat, with integrated roof rails suited to a family-oriented SUV body style.

Platform and Origins

The Hector Tomahawk is understood to be closely related to the Wuling Starlight 560 / Wuling Eksion, models already sold in Indonesia and other global markets, adapted for India via the shared ADAPT platform. This lineage explains several of the design cues visible in the spy shots and gives an early indication of the powertrain options MG could offer locally.

Expected Specifications

Competitive Positioning

With very few full-electric, genuinely three-row SUVs currently on sale in India, MG is positioning the Hector Tomahawk to fill a clear gap for larger families wanting to move to EVs without giving up seating capacity. On launch, it is expected to primarily compete with the Mahindra XEV 9S and the Kia Carens Clavis EV, both of which target similar buyers in the premium electric SUV space.

What Happens Next

With the design now essentially confirmed by these spy shots, attention turns to MG’s official unveiling on August 26, where the company is expected to detail the final variant structure, battery and range figures, feature list, and pricing. Given that pre-bookings are already open, a broader market launch and deliveries are likely to follow soon after the reveal.