JSW MG Motor India has officially disrupted the premium automotive landscape with the unveiling of the MG Majestor. Positioned as the country’s first D+ segment SUV, the Majestor aims to overshadow traditional full-size rivals by offering larger dimensions, superior off-road hardware, and a high-tech cabin.
The Majestor enters a battlefield currently dominated by the Toyota Fortuner, which has long held a near-monopoly on the segment despite its ageing feature list. By labelling the Majestor a D+ SUV, JSW MG is directly challenging the status quo, positioning it a step above the Fortuner, Jeep Meridian, and it replaces the Gloster – MG’s flagship SUV launched in 2020, whose sales had been under pressure for a while. Unlike its rivals, the Majestor offers a more formidable footprint and a triple-locking differential system – a rarity in this price bracket. Industry analysts suggest this aggressive positioning aims to lure buyers who find current D-segment offerings lacking in true mechanical grit and modern cabin sophistication.
MG Majestor touted as biggest-in-class
Standing as the longest (5,046 mm), widest (2,016 mm), and tallest (1,870 mm) SUV in its class, the Majestor has a huge 2,950-mm wheelbase and rides on 19-inch alloy wheels.“India’s premium SUV customer is evolving rapidly, looking for a vehicle that projects stature and inspires confidence,” said Anurag Mehrotra, managing director, JSW MG Motor India. “With MG Majestor, we have created an SUV that is rugged in its capability, refined in its comfort, and dependable in its engineering.”
He added that the Majestor is powered by a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, churning out a best-in-segment 215.5 PS of power and 478.5 Nm of torque. This power is managed by an 8-speed automatic transmission available in both 2WD and 4WD variants. It has a 219-mm ground clearance and 810-mm water-wading capability.
6/7-seat cabin, massage seats, dual 12.3-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS
Inside, the cabin offers a choice of 6- or 7-seater configurations with premium black leather upholstery. The driver and co-driver enjoy ventilated massage seats, and the cabin has dual 12.3-inch displays, a 12-speaker JBL sound system, and a Level 2 ADAS suite.
Mehrotra said that to ensure owner confidence, MG has introduced a 5-5-5 Peace of Mind programme, including a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, five years of roadside assistance, and five labour-free services. Pre-bookings are now open for Rs 41,000, with customer deliveries slated to begin in May.
Its prices will be announced in April, and its biggest competitor is the Toyota Fortuner (priced from Rs 34.16 lakh to Rs 49.59 lakh, and available in both diesel and petrol). Other competitors are the Jeep Meridian (Rs 23.33 lakh to Rs 35.61 lakh). Skoda Kodiaq (Rs 39.99 lakh to Rs 45.96 lakh), and the upcoming Volkswagen Tayron R-Line.
