Is the Mahindra Thar back in the game? The Mahindra Thar has been launched with a facelift in the current generation with newer interior upgrades. The Mahindra Thar Facelift is here with refreshed interiors, modern features, and bold updates. Discover if the Mahindra Thar Facelift is back in the game for SUV lovers in India.
What is Thar now?
Mahindra Thar facelift three door is now launched at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh, and the top of the line variant is now available at Rs 16.99 lakh. The pricing has been dropped if compared to the outgoing pre-facelift variant, it was priced from Rs 10.32 lakh to Rs 16.61 lakh. The new model now gets few upgrades, it includes the technical upgrades, additional features and fresh color options, giving a better cosmetic appeal to the most loved three door in india.
What does it get?
It now comes with on interior that is similar to the four door Thar Roxx. A significant difference in price can be seen as it is now offered at prices that are a bit lower than the outgoing pre-facelift model. When comparing the Mahindra Thar 3-door and the newer Thar Roxx 5-door, one sees that the Thar 3-door starts with its base AX(O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD priced at about ₹11.35 lakh, moves up via LX Hard Top Diesel MT RWD (~₹12.85 lakh), then to petrol versions like the LX Hard Top Petrol AT RWD (~₹14.09 lakh) and the AX(O) Convertible Top Petrol MT 4WD (~₹14.30 lakh), and continues through higher trims such as LX Hard Top Petrol MT 4WD (~₹15.00 lakh), AX(O) Convertible Top Diesel MT 4WD (~₹14.85 lakh), AX(O) Hard Top Diesel MT 4WD (~₹14.99 lakh), Earth Edition Petrol MT 4WD (~₹15.40 lakh), LX Convertible Top Petrol AT 4WD (~₹15.74 lakh), LX Hard Top Petrol AT 4WD (~₹16.59 lakh), culminating in top-diesel/automatic variants like LX Convertible Top Diesel AT 4WD, LX Hard Top Diesel AT 4WD, and finally the Earth Edition Diesel AT 4WD at about ₹17.60 lakh, while the Thar Roxx, positioned more premium, begins with its base petrol MX1 RWD Manual at about ₹12.99 lakh, offers petrol automatics like MX3, MX5, AX7L in petrol AT up to about ₹20.69 lakh, and in diesel its trims such as MX1 Diesel MT RWD (~₹14.29-14.29 lakh), MX3 Diesel MT, MX5 Diesel MT, AX3L Diesel MT etc., plus diesel automatics (RWD and 4WD) in higher trims like AX5L, AX7L going up to around ₹23.39 lakh for the top-end Diesel AT 4×4, which shows that the Roxx, even in its entry and mid-variants, is priced above many of the mid to upper 3-door Thar trims, and that the 3-door remains relatively more affordable at lower specs especially for those wanting simpler RWD or 4WD MTs, whereas Roxx adds extra doors, more spacious cabin, more premium features & higher-priced variants overall.
Note:- The prices given above are Ex-showroom and can differ from state to state according to their respective RTO regulations and fees.
What are the variants?
Mahindra offers the Thar in multiple trims including the AX(O) 1.5-litre diesel RWD hard-top manual, the LX 1.5-litre diesel RWD hard-top manual, the LX 2.0-litre petrol RWD hard-top manual, the LX 2.0-litre petrol 4WD hard-top manual, the LX Earth Edition 2.0-litre petrol 4WD hard-top manual, the LX 2.2-litre diesel 4WD hard-top manual, the LX Earth Edition 2.2-litre diesel 4WD hard-top manual, the LX 2.0-litre petrol 4WD automatic hard-top, the LX Earth Edition 2.0-litre petrol 4WD automatic hard-top, the LX 2.2-litre diesel 4WD automatic hard-top, and the LX Earth Edition 2.2-litre diesel 4WD automatic hard-top. Click to view updates on fuel.
Conclusion:
Thar has been around for a long time and has been a fan favorite. It embodies a character of manliness in it and makes it a reason for its popularity. But if looking towards the practicality, Thar is mostly suited as a lifestyle vehicle that one can buy if interested for personal use and often prefers to be adventurous. Moreover the three door beast is one of the few cars that stand ou tin this price bracket. Definitely the price one will pay for it will be for an enthusiastic approach, which is something one can understand only if has liking towards this genre of cars.