Mahindra Thar Review On Road Price, Images, Colour, Variants, Specs

Mahindra Thar On Road Price starts from 9.99 plus Taxes. It was introduced in 2020, with an all-new avatar that changed the interiors, exteriors, power train, technology etc. everything. With its popularity amongst the youth of the nation and proper SUV characteristics, unlike pseudo SUVs, it has a very good amount of sales. And a waiting period of more than 1 year on the top-of-the-line LX trim. It is available in both fuel options, a 1.5L T-GDI petrol engine and a 2.2L m-HAWK diesel engine. 

Mahindra Thar On Road Price

Since it is priced from Rs. 16.49 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the diesel engine top spec trim, The ALL NEW RWD spec, ( 4×2 variant ) of the THAR has been introduced into the market at an introductory price of Rs. 9.99 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) and with 2 new colors, EVEREST WHITE and BLAZING BRONZE. The petrol engine continues to be the same on offer, but now it gets a 1.5L diesel engine which is the same as the Marazzo and the XUV 300. It is offered in Petrol Automatic and a Diesel Manual option only with no soft top on offer. 

Exterior Details – Front

The all new Thar remains the same from the front, gets the same round halogen headlamps, 6 slat grill and big bumper with THAR badging on it. The fog lamps are also a halogen unit and the LED DRLs are just placed above the indicators. It gets the old school type door hinges on the outside which can be opened up. Gets a THAR badging on the front right fender and gets a black body cladding running all around it. It gets 18 inches of alloys as standard but on modifications, it can go upto 22 inches as well. As we move towards the rear, we find that there is the missing of the 4×4 badging, since it is a 4×2 vehicle so it is a differentiating factor. 

Exterior Details – Rear

The rear is the same as that of the 4×4 variant. Gets a squared tail lamp which blinks thrice on unlocking and gets a split open tailgate. The boot space is decent enough where you can pack only soft handbags. The fuel lid has to be opened manually with the key, which is a kind of old school feature and needed an upgrade. Overall the ruggedness and the toughness of the ladder frame SUV remains to be intact and the charm and the aura is now available at a much attractive price.

Interiors

When we step inside, the doors open wide enough, not exactly 90 degrees but somewhere similar. The door pockets are small and since the doors can be removed, it does not get power window controls mounted on them. The front seats are very comfortable. It gets a good amount of cushioning and since the seating is on height, which gives a commanding view of what’s around and makes you feel like you are the KING of the road. 

Rear Seat Experience

Once you are in the rear seat, you experience good comfort from the seats but it can be a claustrophobic space due to the black interiors. The dashboard is also the same as the 4×4 variant but the major difference is the removal of the 4×4 gear lever. Now it has been removed and now you get enough space for your smartphones, which can accommodate about 3 full-size smartphones in that area. The instrument cluster is also the same with plenty of information on offer.

Features

There is an addition of Traction control, hill descent control functions in the 4×2 variant. Since there is no soft top on offer, the wind noise does not penetrate the cabin at higher speeds which makes the cabin a better place to be in. It misses out on the automatic climate control, which is a must have feature at this price point. 

Performance

The all-new engine features a 1.5L m-Falcon series engine, previously seen in Marazzo and now in XUV 300, producing approximately 116 BHP of power and 300 Nm of torque. The 2L T-GDI petrol engine matches the power output of the 4×4 variant, generating 150 BHP of power and 320 Nm of torque. The new addition is the 1.5L diesel engine, which delivers seamless power delivery without any noticeable impact from downsizing. The removal of the 4×4 mechanism has reduced the vehicle’s weight by about 100 kgs, improving its power-to-weight ratio. Despite being a ladder-on-frame SUV, it still achieves a 0-100 km/h time of around 10 seconds. However, the vehicle exhibits noticeable body roll and vertical movement can be felt on expansion joints.

Mileage

It offers a mileage of about 14-15 km/l in diesel and about 12-14 km/l in the petrol, which is much better than the 4×4 variant. .The suspension setup is also on the softer side which glides over any bump and pothole smoothly. The diesel gets a manual transmission and the gear shifts are smooth and the clutch is also on the lighter side. The petrol gets a 6 speed automatic transmission which is decent enough in operations. The automatic transmission gets a manual mode only till first 2 gears and after that it upshifts automatically. When we talk about the brakes, there is not enough braking power.

Brakes and Drive

The braking system of the vehicle could be improved, as it exhibits heavy nose dive under heavy braking. However, the steering is satisfactory, being light at low speeds and offering decent weight at higher speeds, although there is a slight lag in the center position. In terms of nighttime visibility, the quality of the headlights falls short of expectations, as the halogen unit doesn’t deliver the desired performance. The rear seat comfort is satisfactory, considering that you can feel some bumps due to sitting on top of the tires. Additionally, the petrol engine provides better drivability and smoother performance compared to the diesel engine.

RUGGED CHARM CAN BE CONSIDERED OR NOT ?

Since the all-new THAR is available at a very attractive price of Rs. 9.99 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the RWD variant. It is now a major consideration among the pseudo SUVs by youngsters. The charm and off-road capabilities are now available at a much cheaper price. Though it misses some aspects and features, overall it is an amazing product with a whopping waiting period also. With the introduction of new colours, its a good option for those who want SUVs.

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POWER TRAINS

1.5L 4-cylinder, Diesel engine, having 115 BHP and 300 Nm torque, MANUAL TRANSMISSION

2.0L 4 cylinders, Petrol engine, having 150 BHP and 320 Nm torque, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLOURS:

• EVEREST WHITE
• GALAXY GREY
• BLAZING BRONZE
• RED RAGE
• NAPOLI BLACK
• AQUA MARINE

FAQ

Q1. What is the Ground Clearance of Mahindra Thar?

Ans – Thar’s Ground Clearance is 226mm

Q2. What is Mahindra Thar’s Waiting Period?

Ans – Waiting Period for 2WD is 17 months(approx.) and for 4WD is 1 month(approx.)

Q3. Is Mahindra Thar 2WD or 4 WD?

Ans – Thar is available in both 2WD and 4WD.