Gurugram: If SUVs had bucket lists, this one just ticked off a serious line item. JSW MG Motor India has announced that its upcoming flagship, the MG Majestor, has successfully conquered Mount Japfü — the second-highest peak in Nagaland — proving that it doesn’t just talk tough, it climbs tough.
Positioned as India’s first D+ segment SUV, the Majestor took on one of the country’s most demanding off-road environments — the kind of place where even mountain goats double-check their footing.
From Showroom Spec Sheet to Mountain Reality
Mount Japfü, located in the Barail Range near Kohima, is famous for:
- Extreme off-road trails
- Steep inclines and loose rocky paths
- Dense forest sections and narrow tracks
- Wildly changing surface conditions
- Rich biodiversity — including the world’s tallest rhododendron tree
In other words: not your average Sunday SUV brunch route.
During advanced real-world validation trials, the MG Majestor tackled:
- Steep gradients
- Rocky and broken trails
- Narrow forest paths
- Mixed-grip terrain transitions
All without asking for a tow rope or emotional support.
Engineering Team Took Notes — and Probably Deep Breaths
The climb wasn’t just a flex drive for the camera. MG’s engineering team was present on-site, using the expedition to closely monitor:
- Drive mode behavior
- Traction management
- Stability across gradients
- Off-road dynamics in unpredictable terrain
According to MG, this was part of its philosophy of validating vehicles beyond controlled test tracks — because potholes and mountain trails rarely read instruction manuals.
Vinay Raina, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW MG Motor India, said the Majestor is designed to open up a new D+ SUV space — focused on size, capability, and real-world usability. He noted that the Japfü ascent demonstrated the SUV’s control, engineering depth, and terrain-readiness under genuine stress conditions.
Local Terrain Experts Give a Nod of Respect
The expedition was supported by the Kohima Adventure Motorsports Club (KAMC) — people who know these trails better than most navigation apps.
KAMC President Seyievilie Metha highlighted that Mount Japfü is a serious test of both driver skill and machine capability, citing steep gradients, loose surfaces, and unforgiving sections. According to him, the Majestor maintained stability and control throughout the ascent — high praise from a group that treats “difficult terrain” as a hobby category.
Bigger, Taller, Wider — and Now, Higher
MG says the Majestor will arrive with:
- Longest, widest, tallest stance in its class positioning
- Dedicated off-road capability focus
- Advanced terrain systems and 4×4 hardware
- D+ segment positioning above regular D-segment SUVs
With its official unveil scheduled for February 12, 2026, the Majestor has already completed its pre-launch warm-up — by casually climbing a mountain.
Because apparently, test drives are overrated — test climbs are the new benchmark.
