MG Hector vs MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV (2026)
MG Hector (₹14.00 Lakh – ₹23.00 Lakh) and MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV (₹25.70 Lakh – ₹27.80 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (August 2026).
- The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹11.70 Lakh lower than the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV.
- The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is the more powerful car, with 299 bhp against 168 bhp.
- The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is more efficient on paper — up to 40 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl.
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 192 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | MG Hector | MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14.00 Lakh – ₹23.00 Lakh | ₹25.70 Lakh – ₹27.80 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L turbo-petrol / 2.0L diesel | 1.5L NA petrol + 20.5 kWh battery (PHEV), 303 PS combined |
| Max power | 168 bhp | 299 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Hybrid |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT | DHT Automatic |
| Mileage (claimed) | 13.9 kmpl (petrol CVT) / 17.4 kmpl (diesel), ARAI | Up to 40 kmpl claimed (charge-sustaining) |
| Seating | 5 | 7 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 587 L | 192 L |
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MG Hector in short
The MG Hector, the car that launched MG in India, received a major facelift in 2023 with a chrome-heavy grille and a huge 14-inch portrait touchscreen. It offers limousine-grade space at prices that undercut the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass. Comfort, not corner-carving, remains its calling card.
Full Hector prices & variants →MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV in short
The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is India's first mainstream three-row plug-in hybrid: a 1.5L petrol engine plus a 20.5 kWh battery for 303 PS combined, 115 km of electric-only running and a claimed 1,100 km total range. At ₹25.70–27.80 lakh it costs SUV-flagship money, but for daily commutes it can run as a pure EV and still road-trip without charging anxiety.
Full Hector Tomahawk PHEV prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Hector or Hector Tomahawk PHEV?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹11.70 Lakh lower than the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV. (Ex-showroom prices, August 2026.)
Hector vs Hector Tomahawk PHEV — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: MG Hector — not yet tested; MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Hector or the Hector Tomahawk PHEV?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹11.70 Lakh lower than the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV. The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is the more powerful car, with 299 bhp against 168 bhp. The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is more efficient on paper — up to 40 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.