MG Brings New Hector Tomahawk EV, Plug-In hybrid EV For Millennials
The automaker also launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV at prices starting at Rs 25.69 lakh.
PUNE: JSW MG Motor on Wednesday introduced the new Hector Tomahawk electric SUV priced at Rs 19.49 lakh, which is also available with a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option with prices starting at Rs 13.99 lakh and a Rs 4.90 per km battery rental.
The automaker also launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV at prices starting at Rs 25.69 lakh. This 7-seater plug-in hybrid SUV is also available with a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option for Rs 21.79 lakh and Rs 3.20 per km battery rental.
“The introduction of the Hector Tomahawk EV and the Hector Tomahawk PHEV, India's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, offers new-age mobility solutions that address evolving customer needs and driving patterns,” said Parth Jindal, Director, JSW MG Motor India.
The Tomahawk electric SUV is available in 5- and 7-seat configurations. It has a beige and black interior with a two-spoke steering wheel, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the centre.
The electric SUV comes equipped with several advanced features such as wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a driver’s seat with memory function, ambient lighting, a powered tailgate, vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) functions.
The Tomahawk EV comes with a 69.2 kWh battery pack, which powers a single electric motor that delivers 201 BHP and 310 Nm. MG claims a maximum MIDC range of 517 km and a 0-100 km/h time of 8.2 seconds.
The battery supports fast charging at up to 90 kW and it takes about 35 minutes to charge the battery from 30-80 per cent. A standard 7.4 kW AC charger takes 12.5 hours to charge the battery from 10-100 per cent.
The Hector Tomahawk PHEV is based on the ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology and India's first multi-new energy vehicle platform.
It is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle petrol engine that makes 101 BHP and 125 Nm. It is paired with a 20.5 kWh battery and an electric motor that generates 198 BHP and 237 Nm.
The SUV comes with four driving modes: EV, Series Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid and Engine Direct Drive. In EV mode, the electric motors drive the wheels, and in series hybrid mode, the engine recharges the battery.
In the parallel hybrid mode, both the engine and electric motors power the wheels, while in the direct drive mode, the engine powers the wheels directly to minimize losses. The vehicle automatically selects the optimal mode depending on the driving conditions.
MG claims a maximum range of over 115 km in pure electric mode. With a full tank of fuel and a fully charged battery, the SUV can cover more than 1,100 km.
The Tomahawk PHEV comes with a 3.3 kW AC charger, which can charge the battery from 10-100 per cent in 7.5 hours. It only takes 35 minutes to charge the battery from 30-80 per cent using a 25 kW DC charger.
While bookings for the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV are open, deliveries will start in November.
