JSW MG Motor India today announced that the MG MAJESTOR, India’s first D+ segment SUV, has successfully conquered Mount Japfü, the second-highest peak in Nagaland. Situated in the Barail Range near Kohima, Mount Japfü is known for its extreme off road trails, rich biodiversity, panoramic views, and for being home to the world’s tallest rhododendron tree.
As part of advanced testing and validation trials, the MG MAJESTOR navigated steep inclines, rocky trails, narrow forest paths, and constantly changing surfaces, highlighting its off-road capability and terrain management systems. The drive involved sustained manoeuvring across challenging gradients, testing the SUV’s performance in real-world extreme conditions.
Commenting on the achievement, Vinay Raina, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW MG Motor India, said,“ MG has consistently been a trend setter in the Indian market, introducing products that redefine expectations in their respective segments. With the MG MAJESTOR, we are introducing the D+ segment — a new space for big, capable SUVs built to handle real-world conditions. The climb to Mount Japfü highlighted the MAJESTOR’s engineering, showcasing its capability, control, and readiness for some of India’s toughest terrains. During our trial runs, the MG MAJESTOR dominated the challenging off road terrains, reflecting the depth of engineering, rigorous testing, and capability that has gone into developing India’s first D+ segment SUV for real-world driving conditions.”
The expedition was supported by the Kohima Adventure Motorsports Club (KAMC), whose expertise and understanding of the region’s demanding terrain played a key role in enabling the drive. The MG engineering team was also present during the drive, using the opportunity to closely evaluate different drive modes, traction behaviour, and overall off-road dynamics across varied terrain profiles.
Commenting on the expedition, Seyievilie Metha, President of the Kohima Adventure Motorsports Club said,“Mount Japfü is a demanding climb with steep gradients, loose surfaces, and narrow trails that test both driver skill and vehicle capability. Our group has years of experience navigating some of the toughest terrains in and around Nagaland, and we know how unforgiving these conditions can be. The MG MAJESTOR handled the ascent with confidence, maintaining control and stability throughout the climb. Its ability to manage difficult terrain so effectively reflects strong engineering and a clear focus on real-world off-road performance.”
The successful ascent of Mount Japfü reinforces JSW MG Motor India’s approach to developing vehicles that are engineered and validated beyond controlled environments. Ahead of its unveil on February 12, 2026, this milestone underlines the MG MAJESTOR’s positioning as India’s first D+ segment SUV. With its longest, widest, and tallest dimensions, the MG MAJESTOR will redefine the regular D segment and set to dominate some of the country’s toughest landscapes.
