JSVW MG Motor plans to soon introduce a new product to the Indian market, which the company has been testing in the country for a long time. This is about the MG Hector Hawk, which could potentially be released at the end of this month. The company has the possibility to present this plug-in hybrid vehicle on August 26, 2026.
This car will be the first mass-market budget plug-in hybrid vehicle in the Indian market. Although the final name and technical specifications of the car have not yet been announced, reports suggest that the company may use the existing Hector branding. The car might appear as the Hector Hawk.
The new MG vehicle will combine the appeal of a rugged SUV with modern electrification solutions, offering fuel consumption comparable to a hatchback while maintaining an SUV appearance. MG presented the platform for this car last month. The future MG SUV will be based on the ADAPT platform.
The future MG SUV will be based on the Wuling Starlight 560, which is available on the global market. This will be the first vehicle from MG on the flexible ADAPT platform. This platform allows for the use of any type of powertrain—from EV and Strong Hybrid to Plug-in Hybrid and Range Extender.
Currently, the vehicle will be presented in a plug-in hybrid version. It may be equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine connected to an electric motor and a 20.5 kWh battery pack. On the global market, the vehicle is capable of producing 197 hp and 230 Nm of torque. In fully electric mode, the vehicle offers a range of 125 kilometers, and when using both gasoline and electric modes, it can cover up to 1100 kilometers.
The MG Hector Hawk may be released at a price ranging from 20 to 27 lakh Indian rupees, including export duties. This vehicle will compete in the Indian market against both electric and traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Its dimensions will be 4745 mm in length, 1850 mm in width, 1770 mm in height, and 2810 mm wheelbase. Because it will be longer than the Hector Plus, it may feature a three-row configuration, allowing for a seven-seater version.