Mahindra Thar
Mahindra Thar Car Latest Updates
The Mahindra Thar SUV’s 4×4 variants get a new colour option, Everest White, that was previously only offered on the 2WD variant. With that, the 4×4 model gets a total of five colour options – Napoli Black, Red Rage, Galaxy Grey, Aquamarine and Everest White.
The rear-wheel-drive Thar continues to get a total of six colour options, including the Blazing Bronze shade that’s exclusive to the 2WD model.
Mahindra Thar Engine
The Mahindra Thar off-roader SUV comes with three engine options: a 118PS/300Nm 1.5-litre diesel, a 130PS/300Nm 2.2-litre diesel and a 150PS/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol. The 1.5-litre diesel and 2-litre turbo-petrol can be had with rear-wheel drive, while the turbo-petrol and larger diesel engine are offered with four-wheel drive. A 6-speed manual is offered as standard, however, the automatic option is limited to the 2-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines. The Thar boasts a water wading ability of 650mm, an approach angle of 41.8 degree, departure angle of 36.8 degree and rampover angle of 27 degree. It’s underpinned by a ladder frame chassis and sits on independent double wishbone suspension at the front and multi link coil springs at the rear.
Mahindra Thar Variants
Mahindra retails the Thar in two variants: AX Opt and LX.
The off-roader SUV can be had in two body styles: a convertible soft top and a fixed hard top. The petrol powered AX variant only gets a convertible top, while the remaining variants can be had with either option.
Key Features of Mahindra Thar
The Thar packs a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment which features off-road stats, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, roof mounted speakers, manual air conditioner, steering mounted audio controls, a multi-info display, power windows and keyless entry. Mahindra offers it with safety features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, electronic stability control and a roll cage. The Thar boasts a Global NCAP crash test score of four stars.
Mahindra Thar Competitors
Its immediate rival in the country is the Force Gurkha. The Thar also fight it out with the Maruti Suzuki Jimny
