MG Hector Tomahawk EV Excite

A Well-Equipped Base Variant

Unlike many base models, the Excite doesn’t feel stripped down. For safety, it gets six airbags, ESP, traction control, hill hold and an electronic parking brake with auto hold. It also comes with a reverse camera, rear parking sensors and tyre pressure monitoring. Inside, a 12.8-inch touchscreen sits beside an 8.8-inch digital driver’s display, and both front seats are power-adjustable. Outside, LED projector headlamps, 18-inch alloys and roof rails give it a premium look.

Same Range and Performance as the Top Model

Since every Tomahawk uses the same battery and motor, the Excite loses nothing in range or performance. It offers 517 km of claimed range, and MG quotes a 0 to 100 km/h time of 8.2 seconds. In addition, it supports 90 kW DC fast charging, so highway charging stops stay short. As a result, the Excite delivers the full Tomahawk driving experience at the lowest price.

Space for Seven

The Excite comes only as a 7-seater, which makes it a strong option for large families. Its long 2,810 mm wheelbase gives the second row generous legroom, and third-row passengers get their own AC vents. However, boot space drops to 192 litres with all seats up. When you fold the third row, it grows to a useful 528 litres.

What You Miss on the Excite

To keep the price low, the Excite skips several comfort features. Most notably, it doesn’t get the panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera or powered tailgate, which start from the Exclusive. It also misses the 15.6-inch screen, Infinity audio, Level 2 ADAS and V2H, which come only on the Essence.

Buying Outright vs BaaS

With MG’s Battery-as-a-Service plan, the Excite costs Rs 13.99 lakh upfront, saving about Rs 5.5 lakh. However, you pay Rs 4.90 for every kilometre you drive. In simple terms, that rent adds up to the upfront saving after roughly 1.1 lakh km. So, BaaS suits buyers who drive less, while daily highway users usually save more by buying outright. For a full comparison of trims, visit the MG Hector Tomahawk EV variants page.

19.49-23.50 Lakh (Ex)

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What's good

• Excellent driving range
• Available in five- and seven-seat layouts, which make it quite family-friendly
• Packed with more than enough features
• Modern design looks quite elegant

What's not so good

• Only available in a single-motor front-wheel-drive powertrain
• Claimed 0-100 kmph time is lower than competitors in the same price range
• Third-row seats aren’t that spacious
• The actual real-world range remains a question till we actually test it out