If you are an avid auto enthusiast, you will easily have an answer for this question. Needless to say much, the Mahindra Thar has been an iconic Jeep-like off-road focused SUV in the Indian car market for quite a time now. While Mahindra & Mahindra Thar has its rugged boxy-styling SUVs as its strong suit, the Thar is one typically famous offering of the same.
Over many years of existence, Mahindra has given the Thar some generation changes and updates. In 2020, the home-grown company launched the new-gen Thar that created quite a buzz among the media channels and auto lovers in India. The second-gen Thar evokes emotion from the customers that few other can. The iconic SUV embodies the stellar 4x4 capability that makes it a true-blue SUV that can tackle any kind of terrains, on the roads and off it.
There must be some reasons behind the immense success of the Mahindra Thar, and good look is one such. We all agree that the older Mahindra Thar was looking good. But at the time of launch, the 2020 Mahindra Thar received mixed reactions towards its new appearance. However, one undeniably good thing is, you might not need pocket to make your Thar more astonishing like the owner of the previous-gen Thar did. The new Thar design reminds us about the Jeep Wrangler and it looks perfectly well.
It comes as a surprise that Mahindra Thar is one of the most affordable 4x4 SUVs you can buy in India. It’s truly a go-anywhere SUV that is made in India and by India. It packs itself with incredible capabilities to go over any terrains: hilly roads, mud, slush and water wading. The break-over, departure and approach angles of the new Mahindra Thar are also leading in the segment. But wait, is there any designated one for the Thar?
If you are not an off-road enthusiast, the Thar is still there for you. Mahindra has made the new Thar a contemporary urban SUV that offers brilliant comfort for city and highway commutes.
Mahindra Thar Specifications
| Engine | mHawk 130 | mStallion 150 TDGi |
| Displacement | 2184 cc | 1997 cc |
| Max Power | 130 BHP | 150 BHP |
| Max Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm/ 320 Nm |
| Transmisison | 6-speed MT | 6-speed MT/ 6-speed Torque Converter AT |
Read more at Mahindra Thar Review.
Mahindra launched the second-gen Thar in India in 2020. The new Thar is going on sale in between the price range of Rs 12.11 – 14.16 Lakh (ex-showroom), making it one of the best SUVs under 15 Lakh in India. The Mahindra Thar is indirectly rivalling against some models like Kia Sonet, Ford EcoSport, Maruti Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue and more.
Mahindra Thar Prices in May 2021
| Mahindra Thar Variants | Ex-showroom Price (Delhi) |
| AX (O) 4-Str Convert Top | Rs 12.11 Lakh |
| AX(O) 4-Str Convert Top Diesel | Rs 12.31 Lakh |
| AX(O) 4-Str Hard Top Diesel | Rs 12.41 Lakh |
| LX 4-Str Hard Top | Rs 12.80 Lakh |
| LX 4-Str Convert Top Diesel | Rs 13.16 Lakh |
| LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel | Rs 13.86 Lakh |
| LX 4-Str Convert Top AT | Rs 13.96 Lakh |
| LX 4-Str Convert Top Diesel AT | Rs 14.06 Lakh |
| LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT | Rs 14.16 Lakh |
The new Mahindra Thar is totally worth buying with a sheer number of good traits it has to offer. The on-road driving dynamics of the new Thar model deserve high appreciation and the off-road talents are something that we can’t doubt. As such, the Mahindra is actually a trustworthy comute option.
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