Mahindra Thar EV Concept Breaks Cover In South Africa, As A 5-door!

The Mahindra Thar.e takes a significantly bolder and more contemporary approach to the off-roader

The Mahindra Thar EV has made its global concept debut, officially called the Thar.e at the carmaker’s Independence Day 2023 event in South Africa. Importantly, it breaks cover as a five-door version, which gives us the first insight to its ICE version, which is scheduled to go on sale early next year. 

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A New Design Language

The Thar.e still has a boxy SUV silhouette like the current three-door Thar, but with several updated visual elements as a future product. The closed grille flaunts the “Thar.e” illuminated letters and is flanked by squared elements. It even has some illuminated bars to pay tribute to the slatted design of the original Thar.

The block-like proportions are complemented by the presence of chunky bumpers, bulging wheel arch claddings, and the large off-road ready wheels. 

The Thar EV will be offered in a five-door version, with its wheelbase ranging from 2,775mm to 2,975mm, approximately. It will be underpinned by a customized INGLO P1 platform, which also increases the wheelbase of the Thar.e by 325mm compared to the three-door ICE version. 

A Futuristic Interior

The cabin of the Thar EV is quite different from that of the current Thar. There’s an upright dashboard design with a rectangular-shaped fully digital driver’s display and a two-spoke steering wheel. 

The centre stage is occupied by a wide console which houses the gear lever, low-range gearbox, and drive modes. The large touchscreen infotainment system is directed towards the driver as part of the cabin’s ergonomic detail. 

Battery Specifications

It should be offered with a big battery pack and a range of over 400km. A dual electric motor setup is expected, while 4WD with terrain-specific drive modes might be standard. 

While this is just a concept version, we might be able to see it in a production-ready version not before 2026. It’s expected to be priced over Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom). 

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