First launched in October 2020, the second-generation Thar is available in both 4X4 and RWD forms.
Mahindra has reached a new production milestone for its very popular product Thar SUV by launching the 100,000th vehicle from its manufacturing plant in Nashik, Maharashtra. The second generation Thar has achieved this almost two and a half years after its initial launch.
- Thar 4X4 meets 4-star safety standard in 2020
- Thar 4X2 to be launched in January 2023
- Thar 5 doors will be released this year
Mahindra Thar: brief summary
Thar was given returned in October 2020 and is the successor to the first-generation model launched in 2010. The SUV is quickly becoming a favorite among off-road enthusiasts. more than 15,000 pre-orders within the first three weeks of launch, and 75,000 pre-orders within a year.
Just a month after launch, Thar 4X4 also won a Global NCAP 4-star safety rating. However, this rating is based on older experimental protocols, which have been upgrade in July last year. Since then, Mahindra debuted with new 4X2 version by Thar this January, which looks identical to the 4WD model except for the lack of the 4×4 badge on the previous model.
Mahindra Thar: powertrain
The brand offers the Thar with three engine options. The first is a base 1.5-litre diesel with 118bhp, 300Nm, mated to a six-speed manual transmission and offered as rear-wheel drive. Then there is the 152 hp, 300 Nm, 2.0 liter petrol engine and the 130 hp, 300 Nm, 2.2 liter diesel engine.
The latter two units have the option of a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, and while the diesel is only available in 4WD, the petrol is offered in both 4WD and RWD configurations. The Thar 4X4 also features an electronic locking differential instead of a mechanical locking differential, providing better traction in low-traction situations.
Mahindra Thar price and competitors
Currently, the only opponent of the 3-door Thar is Gurkhas Force. However, Mahindra is also working on a Thar 5-door version, which will compete with Maruti Jimny 5 doors. The Thar diesel variants are currently priced from Rs 9.99 lakh-16.49 lakh, while the petrol versions are priced from Rs 13.49 lakh-15.82 lakh (both in-room pricing). old gallery, India).
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