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Mahindra Thar
The Mahindra Thar is for those who want a tough and capable off-roader that is perfect for your adventures. Now in its second-generation, the Thar boasts a thoroughly likeable design along with all the required features for your daily usage. Mahindra offers the Thar with turbo-petrol and diesel engines along with 4X4 and 4X2 options, the latter for buyers who use it on the road. It might not be the most practical or comfortable option, but its road presence and aura is practically unmatched at this price point.
Mahindra Thar specs & features
| Engine | 1497 cc - 2184 cc |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm |
| Power | 116.93 - 150.19 bhp |
| Torque | 300 Nm - 320 Nm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Drive Type | RWD / 4WD |
| Global NCAP Safety Rating | 4 Star |
Off-road: Powerful engines, a tough platform and capable 4x4 hardware means the Thar is unstoppable.
Features: Essentials are covered with a 10.25" infotainment, cruise control, keyless entry and more!
Road Presence: The 3-door layout, boxy silhouette and chunky elements make the Thar look intimidating.
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The 3-door Mahindra Thar may not be a family friendly SUV like its 5-door sibling, but minor changes to its design and feature set
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Good Things
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has a strong road presence
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both. ... Read More
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 10.25-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management offers a more refined experience
Could Be Better
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves ... Read More
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- Not an alternative to family-friendly sub-compact/compact SUVs that are more comfortable, practical, spacious and feature-loaded
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Mahindra Thar latest updates
Interested in bringing home the 2025 Mahindra Thar? Here's your Ultimate Buying Guide!
- October 3, 2025: The 2025 Mahindra Thar facelift has been launched at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It gets minor design tweaks and some additional features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
It is available in 6 shades: Battleship Grey (new), Tango Red (new), Deep Forest, Galaxy Grey, Stealth Black, and Everest White. The old Red Rage shade has been replaced by the new Tango Red shade, which is a little lighter. Our 
It comes with an all-black cabin theme, with a flat and small dashboard like most off-roaders, and both driver and co-driver now get A-pillar mounted grab handles which was previously offered only to the co-driver. Mahindra has also added a new steering wheel which is similar to the ones seen in the Thar Roxx and the XUV700.
Before talking about the front seats, we first need to mention the ingress and egress process. Being a tall off-roader, getting inside the Thar is not easy. In almost all cases, and for most people, getting in and out will require using the side step and grab handle. This does give you a feeling of getting in a big and powerful car, but for elderly in the family, getting in and out becomes a huge task which will require a lot of effort.
The seats have a balanced cushioning, not too hard and not too soft, which means you can sit comfortably in both long and short journeys. You also get adjustable front headrests which offer good support during long highway drives.
Off roaders tend to not be very practical in terms of storage spaces, and Thar is no different. It gets a tiny glovebox, small bottle holders in both doors, a tray in the centre console, and two cupholders in the front. The new sliding centre armrest also gets a small storage.
Just like storage options, charging options are also limited here. Front passengers get a 12V socket, a USB Type-A port, and a USB Type-C port has been added with this update.
Apart from these basic features, the Thar now gets a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Here, the user interface and graphics is not like Mahindra’s other cars, but it is new and looks good. This UI is easy to use and does support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but it is wired, which is a little disappointing.
You now also get a button inside the cabin to open the fuel lid. Earlier, you had to get out of the car and open the fuel lid using the key. While we have mentioned what the top-spec Mahindra Thar gets, 
This is the all rounder in Thar’s powertrain options, as it gives you both performance and fuel efficiency, while also being paired to a proper 4x4 setup. It is slightly noisy, you will feel vibrations on the steering wheel, footwell, and gear lever, but that’s part of the experience.
The Thar is an off-roader first, and a city commuter later. With its 4x4 variants, you can easily go through mud, drive over rocks, and take on any terrain. Whether it was muddy-slushy terrain in Maharashtra during peak monsoon, or the snowy landscapes of Ladakh, the Thar 4x4 managed to sail through without breaking a sweat.