MG Motor is stepping into the ring once again with a big promise. The name is MG Majestor. A proper seven-seater SUV. The launch date is locked for February 12. On paper, everything looks sorted. Big body, strong road presence, a long features list, and the company claiming it’s built for Indian families.
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But after spending ten years in this industry, I’ve learned one thing the hard way. Every big SUV isn’t big at heart. Some are just big in size.
The Name Is Big, Expectations Even Bigger
The moment you hear the name Majestor, expectations rise. Tough. Bold. A slightly royal vibe. MG clearly wants to play that card. After Hector Plus, the brand understands that in India, a seven-seater is not just about extra seats. It’s about long-term trust.
I still remember a conversation with an MG dealer in Gurugram. He looked straight at me and said, sir the car is good, but customers ask what happens after five years. He said it plainly. That same question will follow the Majestor as well.
Design, My Honest Take
From the teasers and images so far, the Majestor looks massive. Long bonnet, straight lines, boxy stance. This SUV will appeal to buyers who want their car to feel dominant on the road.
But there’s a flip side. Overly muscular designs sometimes scare urban buyers. I’ve seen this happen earlier with the Ford Endeavour. People loved it emotionally, but daily driving and parking made them think twice.
Engine and Performance Claims, Take a Pause
The company is talking about a powerful engine. Strong torque. Confident highway stability. Sounds reassuring. But we’ve heard these claims before. Many times. Strong on paper, common inside the actual global. A heavy SUV suggests its genuine individual handiest while completely loaded, mountain climbing hills or overtaking on highways. That’s where fact kicks in.
I’m not saying the Majestor may be underpowered. I’m saying don’t accept as true with the claims blindly. Take a proper take a look at power.
Interiors Will Be Feature-Rich, But Software Is the Question
MG has a clear pattern. They know how to load a car with features. Big screens, connected tech, ADAS and more are expected in the Majestor too. But experience tells me software has been their weak spot. I remember driving a Hector where the navigation froze on the highway. A full system reboot was needed. The service centre said an update would fix it. It did. Three months later.
If the Majestor wants to be a true family SUV, such hiccups can’t be ignored. When you’re travelling with kids, a frozen screen doesn’t feel like a small issue.
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The Reality of Seven Seats and the Third Row Truth
In India, the term seven-seater is used very loosely. Add two seats on the back and contact it executed. But the actual query is, who can genuinely sit down there easily.
If the third row in the Majestor is mainly suitable for kids, MG should say it clearly. Indian buyers are far more aware now. Empty claims don’t work anymore.
Pricing Will Decide Everything
This is where the game can change. If MG prices the Majestor aggressively, buyers looking at Toyota Fortuner or Skoda Kodiaq might pause and rethink.
But if the pricing goes too high, it becomes the usual story. A good product stuck in the wrong price bracket. I’ve seen brands make this mistake more than once.
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Final Thoughts, Speaking From the Heart
The MG Majestor is a big opportunity. For the brand and for buyers. But this SUV won’t succeed on size and features alone. Trust, service experience, and long-term ownership will decide its fate.
It launches on February 12. There will be noise. YouTube reviews will flood in. But the real story will be written six months later. When the first long road trips happen. When owners walk into service centres. That’s when we’ll know whether the Majestor truly lives up to its name, or if it’s just a heavy nameplate.
