Mahindra To Announce Prices Of The New Thar Tomorrow
The new Thar will get both petrol and diesel engine options as well as automatic transmissions for the first time
Update (02/10/2020): Mahindra has launched the second-gen Thar with prices beginning from Rs 9.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Read more about it here.
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Bookings for the new Thar are set to commence tomorrow.
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Mahindra will offer the second-gen Thar in three variants: AX, AX (O) and LX.
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It will be available with a choice of three roof tops depending on the variant.
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It’s expected to be priced from around Rs 10 lakh onwards (ex-showroom).
Mahindra unveiled the second-gen Thar on August 15. Official bookings are set to begin tomorrow once the SUV is launched. The SUV will be available in three variants: AX, AX (O), and LX.
Under the bonnet, the second-gen Thar will be offered with both petrol and diesel engines. Here’s a look at their outputs:
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2.0-litre turbo-petrol |
2.2-litre diesel |
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150PS |
130PS |
| Torque |
300Nm, 320Nm (with AT) |
300Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT |
6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT |
The Thar will be available with a petrol engine and automatic transmissions for the first time while a 4WD drivetrain will be offered as standard.
Mahindra will also be offering the new Thar with front-facing rear seats and a factory-fitted hardtop for the first time. It features washable floor area, IP54-rated water and dust resistant cabin, and a convertible soft top. While the new Thar will continue to cater to the needs of adventure enthusiasts, Mahindra has ensured it is a city-friendly SUV as well. Other features include a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, and keyless entry. For a detailed look at the variant-wise features, head here.
Mahindra had put the first Thar under the hammer so as to donate the proceeds towards COVID-19 relief work. It has grabbed a mammoth bid of Rs 1.11 crore while the remaining Thars are expected to be priced in the range of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 13 lakh (ex-showroom). The Thar will rival the Force Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny once they are launched. Owing to its price, the Mahindra SUV will go up against a few compact SUVs like the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Nissan Kicks, and Renault Duster as well as a few variants of the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta.