India, March 14 -- The Fortuner has dominated its segment for years, but MG's new Majestor arrives with serious muscle and off-road tech. Is the crown finally under threat?

For years, the D-segment SUV market in India has essentially been a one-horse race. You know the name, you know its resale value, and you certainly know its bouncy ride quality. But MG is now attempting to shift the goalposts with the all-new Majestor. But in a world of mall-crawlers, just a pretty face and massive Matrix grille don't get you up a mountain.

So, we went to the proving grounds to see if the all-new Majestor is just a luxury cruiser with an identity crisis or a genuine off-road weapon. Under the hood is a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine making 215bhp...