Mahindra Thar 5-door Spied With Production-ready Taillights Ahead Of 2024 Launch

The test mule was still covered in heavy camouflage but gave away the differently designed LED taillight setup

• Mahindra to launch the Thar 5-door in 2024.

• New spy shots show sleeker lighting elements in the taillight setup.

• Other exterior changes likely to include a new grille design and circular projector headlights.

• Cabin likely to get a new theme and a bigger touchscreen system.

• Expected to come with dual-zone AC, up to six airbags, and cruise control.

• Likely to be powered by the same petrol and diesel engines as the 3-door Thar; both RWD and 4WD options should be on offer.

• Prices expected to start from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom).

In yet another spy shot special story, we have got our hands on some images of the Mahindra Thar 5-door still undergoing testing. The recently spotted model shows the long-wheelbase Thar still covered in heavy camouflage while revealing production-ready details.

Noticeable Design Updates

The spy shots show the 5-door Thar sporting multiple production-ready items such as alloy wheels and LED taillights. Speaking of the lighting setup at the rear, it seems to get sleeker LED elements inside, with even the brake light elements having been changed, compared to the 3-door model.

A recently spotted test mule showed multiple new design details of the Thar 5-door, including a beefier 6-slat grille, and circular projector headlights (possibly LED units). Other known updates include the provision of a fixed metal top.

Changes On The Inside

We expect the more practical Mahindra Thar to have a different cabin theme than its smaller iteration and a bigger touchscreen system. Apart from a sunroof, the 5-door SUV is also expected to come with dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, steering-mounted controls, and cruise control.

In terms of safety, the 5-door Thar could get up to six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control (ESC), and a reversing camera.

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What Will It Get Under The Hood?

Mahindra will likely offer the 5-door Thar with the same 2-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines as its smaller-wheelbase version, although in a higher state of tune. We believe both the powertrain options of the Thar 5-door will come with 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions. As seen with the 3-door model, the longer-wheelbase SUV is also likely to get both rear-wheel and 4-wheel drivetrain (4WD) options.

Price And Competition

We expect Mahindra to price the 5-door Thar from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). It will serve as a rugged alternative to compact SUVs, as well as a bigger and more premium option to the Maruti Jimny and the upcoming Force Gurkha 5-door.

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