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Isuzu MU-X vs MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Isuzu MU-X
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV

Isuzu

MU-X

From ₹34.53 Lakh

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MG Motor

Hector Tomahawk PHEV

From ₹25.7 Lakh

Full Hector Tomahawk PHEV page Change
Isuzu MU-XMU-X Standard 4x2 · ₹34.53 Lakh
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEVExclusive (7-Seater) · ₹25.7 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price MU-X: ₹34.53 Lakh Hector Tomahawk PHEV: ₹25.7 Lakh (ahead) Hector Tomahawk PHEV ₹8.83 lakh cheaper
Airbags MU-X: 6 airbags Hector Tomahawk PHEV: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage MU-X: 13.8 kmpl Hector Tomahawk PHEV: Not published Claimed
Power MU-X: 163 hp Hector Tomahawk PHEV: 201 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot MU-X: 878 litres (ahead) Hector Tomahawk PHEV: 192 litres Length 4,825 vs 4,745 mm
Versions MU-X: 2 Hector Tomahawk PHEV: 2 Only MU-X: diesel, automatic

Pick the MU-X for the bigger boot.

Pick the Hector Tomahawk PHEV for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹34.53 Lakh
₹25.7 Lakh
On-road in
₹39.36 Lakh
₹28.78 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹66,128 a month
₹48,358 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Hybrid, automatic
Power
163 hp
201 PS
Torque
360 Nm
237 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
13.8 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV
SUV
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
7
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), petrol + electric

Engine & Performance

Engine
1898 cc, 4-cylinder DOHC turbo-diesel
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres
Not listed
Emission Standard
BS VI 2.0
Not listed
Petrol Engine
Not listed
1.5-litre naturally aspirated
Battery Capacity
Not listed
20.5 kWh
Claimed Combined Efficiency
Not listed
Over 40 km/l (claimed)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), electromagnetic, claimed 98.8% efficiency, 0.1-second mode switching
Drivetrain
RWD (Standard 4x2), 4WD (Premium 4x4)
FWD
Idle Start-Stop
Yes
Not listed
DC Fast Charging (Battery)
Not listed
25 kW
AC Charging (Battery)
Not listed
3.3 kW with installation, 10-100% in approximately 7.5 hours

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link, Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers
Not listed
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Wheel Size
18-inch Alloy
Not listed
Tyre Size
255/60 R18, Radial Tubeless
Not listed
Steering
Electric, Tilt Adjustable
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.8 metres
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4825 mm
4745 mm
Width
1860 mm
1850 mm
Height
1860 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
2845 mm
2810 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
230 mm
Not listed
Boot Space
878 Litres
192 with all rows up, 528 with third row folded
Ground Clearance
Not listed
230, at the battery casing

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6
6
Safety Features
Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist, ABS, EBD, ESC, Traction Control
Not listed
Parking Assist
Rear Camera with Guideline Display, Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built MU-X of this generation scored 4 stars for adults and 4 for children from ASEAN NCAP (2016). ASEAN NCAP based it on its test of the D-Max. ANCAP gave the Australian MU-X of this generation 5 stars in 2013, a rating that has since expired.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS suite
Camera
Not listed
360-degree camera

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
9-inch, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
15.6-inch
Instrument Cluster
3D Electro-Luminescent Digital Display
Not listed
Sound System
8 Speakers
10-speaker Infinity audio
Climate Control
Automatic with Rear Seat Vents
Not listed
Upholstery
Leather, Quilted Design
Not listed
Driver Seat
6-Way Power Adjustable with Height Adjustment
Not listed
Convenience
Keyless Entry, Push Button Start, Cruise Control
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not listed
8.8-inch
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Seats
Not listed
Powered, ventilated front seats with driver memory function
Wireless Charging
Not listed
50W fast wireless charger

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight Type
Bi-LED Projectors with Auto-Leveling
Not listed
DRLs
LED
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED
Not listed
Roof Rails
Yes, 60 kg Max Load
Not listed
Other Exterior
Fog Lights, Rear Spoiler, Power Door Mirrors with Turn Indicators
Not listed
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Nautilus Blue, Red Spinal Mica, Silky White Pearl, Galena Grey, Black Mica, Silver Metallic
Starry Black, Aurora Silver, Shadow Gold, Pearl White, Turquoise Green, Celadon Blue (Turquoise Green and Celadon Blue also offered as dual-tone with white roof)
Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 years vehicle warranty, 3 years roadside assistance, 3 labour-free services
Battery Warranty
Not listed
Coverage details for the 20.5 kWh PHEV battery not separately confirmed, see Source Notes

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹34.53 Lakh – ₹37.71 Lakh
₹25.7 Lakh – ₹27.8 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the MU-X sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹34.53 Lakh.

Only the Hector Tomahawk PHEV sells a hybrid, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹25.7 Lakh.

On-road price by city

MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 against Hector Tomahawk PHEV Exclusive (7-Seater)

CityMU-XHector Tomahawk PHEVGap
Mumbai₹40.22 Lakh₹29.55 LakhHector Tomahawk PHEV ₹10.67 lakh less
Pune₹40.22 Lakh₹29.55 LakhHector Tomahawk PHEV ₹10.67 lakh less
New Delhi₹39.36 Lakh₹28.78 LakhHector Tomahawk PHEV ₹10.58 lakh less
Bengaluru₹41.32 Lakh₹30.9 LakhHector Tomahawk PHEV ₹10.42 lakh less
Chennai₹42.02 Lakh₹31.43 LakhHector Tomahawk PHEV ₹10.60 lakh less
Hyderabad₹42.05 Lakh₹31.46 LakhHector Tomahawk PHEV ₹10.60 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the MU-X or the Hector Tomahawk PHEV?

The Hector Tomahawk PHEV, by ₹8.83 lakh on the versions compared here: MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 at ₹34.53 Lakh against Hector Tomahawk PHEV Exclusive (7-Seater) at ₹25.7 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹39.36 Lakh against ₹28.78 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The MU-X: not tested in this form; the Thai-built MU-X of this generation scored 4 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2016). The Hector Tomahawk PHEV: not crash-tested yet. The MU-X has 6 airbags and the Hector Tomahawk PHEV 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The MU-X MU-X Standard 4x2 makes 163 hp and 360 Nm and the Hector Tomahawk PHEV Exclusive (7-Seater) makes 201 PS and 237 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The MU-X is 80 mm longer. Boot space is 878 litres in the MU-X and 192 litres in the Hector Tomahawk PHEV.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹66,128 a month for the MU-X and ₹48,358 for the Hector Tomahawk PHEV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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