The MG Majestor is not the sort of SUV that quietly enters a parking lot. It arrives like it has already booked three spaces, spoken to the security guard, checked the basement ramp angle, and mentally prepared itself for a Ladakh trip next weekend. Launched in 2026, this is the first-generation MG Majestor for India, and what you see here is the top-spec Savvy variant finished in Concrete Grey — a colour that suits its personality perfectly. It looks serious, expensive, and slightly annoyed by small hatchbacks.
In India, the Majestor sits in the mid-size SUV space on paper, but at nearly 5 metres long, 2 metres wide and 1.9 metres tall, calling it “mid-size” feels like calling a buffet “light snacks.” This is a proper ladder-frame SUV, based on the Maxus D90, and it is assembled in India as well as China. In some international markets, this SUV is also known as the Gloster, Rakan and LDV D90, depending on which passport it is carrying that day.
Prices start from around ₹41 lakh ex-showroom and go up to ₹45 lakh for the top variant. The Majestor is available only with a diesel engine, and buyers get the option of 7 seats as well as a more lounge-like 6-seat layout with captain seats. MG also offers both 2-wheel-drive and 4-wheel-drive versions, with the 4WD system getting low range. That means this SUV is not just designed to look tough outside cafés; it can actually go far beyond the road, where Google Maps starts losing confidence.
MG offers a 3-year unlimited-kilometre warranty on the Majestor, along with 3 years of Roadside Assistance and 3 labour-free periodic services. So yes, the vehicle may look like it can survive a small apocalypse, but MG still gives you the peace of mind of proper backup.
Design-wise, the Majestor clearly believes in the “more is more” philosophy. The front end is dominated by the Mosaic Matrix Grille, which gives the SUV a strong and imposing face. It is not subtle, and it is not trying to be. The grille looks like it was designed after someone at MG said, “Make it bold,” and the design team replied, “How bold?” and then simply stopped listening.
Flanking this massive grille are Tri-Beam LED dual projector headlamps with Intelligent Headlamp Control and follow-me-home function. The Dragon Eye DRLs add a sharp visual signature, making the front look modern and dramatic. There are fog lamps too, and overall, the Majestor has the kind of face that makes smaller vehicles politely move to the left lane.
The side profile continues the big SUV theme with strong proportions, a high bonnet, tall roofline and brushed steel side steppers. These side steppers are not just decorative; in a vehicle this tall, they are basically public service equipment. The electrically adjustable, power-folding and heated outside mirrors come loaded with features including MG logo projection, auto-tilt, camera and memory function. The logo projection is one of those small luxury touches that owners secretly enjoy every single time, even if they pretend they do not care.
The SUV rides on 19-inch dual-shade multi-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 255/60 R19 109H Ceat Crossdrive AT radial tubeless tyres. You get disc brakes at the front and rear, which is reassuring because when you are driving something this big and powerful, stopping confidently is not a feature — it is a necessity. The 219 mm ground clearance gives the Majestor a strong stance, while its 810 mm water-wading capability means flooded streets and mild river crossings are handled with more confidence than most people handle Monday mornings.
At the rear, the Majestor gets connected tail lamps, dual exhaust tips, rear fog lamp, defogger, rear wiper and washer. The connected tail-lamp design gives it a premium and modern look, while the dual exhaust tips add just enough attitude without turning it into a loud gym bro. The key remote can also open and close the windows and sunroof, which is a small but very convenient feature, especially when you want to cool down the cabin before entering.
Under the tough exterior sits a high tensile ladder-frame chassis. This is important because the Majestor is not built like a soft city crossover pretending to be an SUV. It has old-school toughness underneath, combined with modern luxury on top. Think of it as a bodybuilder wearing a tailored suit and using a massage chair after leg day.
The off-road hardware is one of the biggest highlights of the Majestor. It gets front, centre and rear differential locks, giving it serious traction ability in challenging conditions. Differential locks are extremely useful when one or more wheels lose grip, because they help send power to the wheels that can actually move the vehicle forward. In simple words, when the road becomes mud, sand, snow or rock, the Majestor does not panic — it starts working.
There is also M-Crawl, which manages acceleration and braking in tough terrain for better low-speed control. This is especially useful when tackling steep climbs, rocky trails or slippery sections, because it allows the driver to focus more on steering and less on balancing throttle and brake like a nervous DJ mixing two bad songs. The SUV gets 3 drive modes — Sport, Normal and Eco — along with 3 steering modes and 10 off-road modes including Snow, Rock, Normal, Sand and Mud. That is a lot of modes, and yes, somewhere in that menu there is probably a setting for “Indian broken road with surprise cow.”
The suspension setup includes double wishbone independent suspension at the front and a five-link integral suspension at the rear. This combination is meant to provide a balance between ruggedness, stability and comfort. Considering the Majestor’s size and ladder-frame construction, ride comfort becomes very important, because nobody wants a luxury SUV that treats every pothole like a personal insult.
Safety is another area where the Majestor comes heavily loaded. Australian NCAP has awarded it a 5-star safety rating, and the SUV comes with a long list of active and passive safety features. It gets 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, a 360-degree HD camera, auto hold, Electronic Stability Programme, Traction Control, Roll Movement Intervention, hill hold, hill assist, hill descent control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, speed-sensing auto door lock, ISOFIX child seat mounting, seatbelt reminder, Electronic Roll Mitigation and front seatbelt pretensioners.
Then comes Level 2 ADAS, which adds a proper layer of modern driver assistance. The package includes Driver Fatigue Warning System, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Door Open Warning and Speed Assist. Basically, the Majestor is watching the road, watching the lanes, watching blind spots, watching cross traffic, and possibly judging your driving quietly from the background.
Step inside and the Majestor changes character. Outside, it looks like it wants to climb a mountain. Inside, it wants to take you to a luxury resort near that mountain. The cabin gets synthetic material mixed with leather upholstery, carbon-fibre trim, leather finish on the dashboard, illuminated scuff plates and 64-colour ambient lighting. Sixty-four colours may sound excessive, but in modern cars, ambient lighting is the new emotional support system. Bad day? Choose blue. Feeling royal? Choose purple. Stuck in traffic? Choose red and blame everyone else.
The seating layout can be had in 7-seat form or with captain seats for the second row. The second-row seats offer 60:40 split folding, sliding and reclining functions, while the third row also gets 60:40 split and flat-folding capability. Boot space stands at 343 litres with all rows up, which is already useful. Fold the third row and you get 1,350 litres. Fold the second row as well and the space expands to a massive 2,400 litres. At that point, the Majestor is less of an SUV and more of a studio apartment with alloy wheels.
Comfort features are generous. The front passenger seat is 8-way power adjustable with lumbar support, while the driver gets a 12-way power adjustable seat with lumbar support and memory. The front seats also get ventilation and an 8-mode massage function. This is exactly the kind of feature that sounds unnecessary until you experience it after a long highway drive. After that, every non-massage seat feels like a wooden bench at a government office.
There are height-adjustable front seatbelts, tilt and telescopic steering adjustment, LED reading lights, one-touch up/down anti-pinch power windows and a 220-volt port. The 3-zone automatic climate control system comes with a PM 2.5 filter, which is very useful in Indian conditions, where fresh air sometimes arrives with free dust, smoke and emotional damage.
The Majestor also comes with dual wireless chargers. This is useful because in most modern families, the first argument on a road trip is not about directions, music or snacks — it is about whose phone battery is dying faster. A 12-speaker JBL Studio sound system handles audio duties, giving the cabin a premium entertainment experience. With this sound system, even traffic updates may start sounding cinematic.
Technology is handled by a 12.3-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system. It supports USB, Bluetooth, voice commands, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Chit Chat Voice Interaction, over 30 Hinglish voice commands, Valet Mode, Quiet Mode, JioFiber Home-to-Car, JioSaavn music app, Wi-Fi connectivity, OTA updates, greeting message, dark mode, FM and radio. The Hinglish voice command feature is particularly important, because in India, even our cars must understand that “AC kam karo” and “thoda volume badhao” are not suggestions; they are urgent family instructions.
The i-Smart connected car app brings even more convenience. Through the smartphone, owners can access functions such as key sharing, Anti-Theft Immobilisation, remote AC on/off, live location tracking, remote lock/unlock, find my car, vehicle status check, vehicle start alarm, geo-fence, in-car remote control, smart drive information, alerts and many other features. In short, your phone becomes a remote control for this giant SUV. The only thing it probably cannot do is convince your neighbour that you did not buy it just to show off.
The driver gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which displays key information in a clean and modern layout. The leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel controls phone, instrument cluster, Adaptive Cruise Control, volume, infotainment, voice command and other features. The auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror adds convenience during night driving, especially when the vehicle behind you has aftermarket headlights powerful enough to guide aircraft.
Powering the MG Majestor is a 2.0-litre, inline-4-cylinder, twin-turbo diesel engine from Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology, known as the SC20M. It produces 211 horsepower and 478 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a column-mounted 8-speed automatic transmission, which also helps free up space around the centre console. The claimed fuel efficiency is around 11 kmpl, and the SUV gets a large 75-litre fuel tank, giving it good touring range.
The engine is based on Volkswagen’s EA288 modular diesel engine platform, and it is commonly used in Maxus commercial vehicles and SUVs. That tells you a lot about its character. It is not trying to be delicate or overly sporty. It is built to pull, haul and work hard. The torque figure of 478 Nm is the main story here, because in a large ladder-frame SUV, torque matters more than drama. You want strong low-end and mid-range performance, and the Majestor is designed exactly for that.
In fact, this SUV has serious pulling credentials. The Majestor has pulled a 406.40 metric tonne train to set a world record. That is not a normal party trick. Most SUVs show off with sand dunes, river crossings or mountain roads. This one casually says, “I once pulled a train.” That is the automotive equivalent of someone entering a gym and deadlifting the building.
On the road, the Majestor is expected to feel big, commanding and relaxed. This is not a small, sharp crossover made for quick lane changes and city darting. It is a large SUV with a high driving position, strong torque, automatic gearbox and a cabin built for long-distance comfort. The steering modes allow the driver to choose the preferred steering feel, while the drive modes help alter the vehicle’s behaviour according to the situation. Eco mode is for saving fuel, Normal is for daily driving, and Sport is for those moments when you want the diesel engine to clear its throat and remind you that 478 Nm is not a decorative number.
In the city, the size of the Majestor will need some attention. This is a big SUV, and narrow streets, tight parking spots and overconfident two-wheelers will test your patience. Thankfully, the 360-degree HD camera, sensors and driver assistance systems help make life easier. But still, this is not the kind of vehicle you casually take into a market lane and hope for the best. You plan your route like a logistics company.
On highways, however, the Majestor should feel much more at home. The long wheelbase, powerful diesel engine, large fuel tank, comfortable seats, massage function, JBL sound system, ADAS and 3-zone AC all come together to create a proper long-distance touring machine. This is the kind of SUV where the driver feels important, the front passenger feels pampered, the second row feels respected, and the third row feels grateful that the boot can become enormous when required.
The Majestor’s biggest strength is its combination of old-school SUV hardware and modern luxury features. It gives you a ladder-frame chassis, low-range 4WD, front, centre and rear differential locks, serious water-wading ability and off-road modes. At the same time, it also gives you massage seats, ambient lighting, connected car technology, wireless phone charging, a big touchscreen, digital cluster, JBL audio and Level 2 ADAS. That combination is rare, because many SUVs today are either too soft or too basic. The Majestor tries to be both rugged and premium.
Of course, it is not for everyone. If you want a compact, easy-to-park, petrol automatic city SUV, this is not it. If your idea of adventure is driving to a mall on Sunday, the Majestor may feel like bringing a bulldozer to a badminton match. But if you want a big diesel SUV with road presence, towing confidence, family comfort, off-road ability and a cabin loaded with features, the Majestor makes a strong case for itself.
The MG Majestor is big, bold, feature-loaded and properly capable. It has the stance of a luxury SUV, the bones of a tough off-roader and the equipment list of a premium lounge. It can wade through 810 mm of water, lock its differentials, massage your back, play JBL music, cool three climate zones and then remind you through ADAS that you are drifting out of your lane. That is a lot of personality in one package.
In many ways, the Majestor feels like MG’s answer to buyers who want everything: size, power, comfort, safety, technology, 4WD capability and a strong road presence. It may not be subtle, but then again, subtlety was clearly never part of the brochure. This is an SUV for people who do not just want to arrive — they want the arrival to be noticed.
So, the MG Majestor is not just a big diesel SUV. It is a mobile command centre with captain seats, massage function, train-pulling bragging rights and enough off-road hardware to make rough terrain feel like a weekend hobby. It is luxurious enough for business-class comfort, tough enough for serious trails, and bold enough to make your neighbour suddenly start researching SUV prices at midnight.
And that, in true MG fashion, is the Majestor’s charm. It is not trying to be small, silent or shy. It is here to take space, make torque, offer comfort, and occasionally pull something that has no business being pulled by an SUV.
