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New entry-level Mahindra Thar discovered ahead of next year’s launch


Mahindra and Mahindra are poised to soon drive a more affordable variant of its iconic Thar off-road SUV in India. The SUV has now been spotted with no camouflage, revealing all the details ahead of its official launch, which is expected to take place early next year. The new Thar, which will offer a two-wheel drive option, will sit below the previously launched four-wheel drive models. It will be equipped with a 2.0 liter petrol engine and a 1.5 liter diesel engine.

Via:
Car table HT

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Update on:
13:08 pm December 26, 2022

The new entry-level Mahindra Thar 2WD will be powered by either a 2.0-litre petrol engine or a 1.5-litre diesel engine.
The new entry-level Mahindra Thar 2WD will be powered by either a 2.0-litre petrol engine or a 1.5-litre diesel engine.

A recent video shows the changes that the new Thar 2WD version will have. There will be no 4X4 badges on this version. Besides, the new entry-level Thar models will be identical to the 4X4 versions in terms of looks and features. Mahindra has also added an automatic start/stop function and a lock/unlock button in the center console inside the Thar 2WD.

The Thar 2WD misses out on all-wheel drive so it’s rear-wheel drive only. The 1.5-litre diesel being used for the Thar is the same engine found on the XU300 but now it also uses AdBlue fluids. The engine produces 116 horsepower at 3,500 rpm and maximum torque of 300 Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm. Power output has been reduced by about 15 hp but torque output has remained the same for both engines. It is important to note that the Thar 2WD will be lighter than the Thar 4WD. This is because the engine is smaller and because it misses the 4WD system.

Aside from the missing engine and four-wheel drive, what will help Mahindra to price the Thar 2WD is the fact that the SUV will now qualify for the tax incentive. The two-wheel-drive Thar will appeal to those who just want a lifestyle SUV with good traction and who wouldn’t opt ​​for an off-road SUV.

First published date: December 26, 2022, 13:08pm IST

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