The Mahindra Thar is generally considered the best off-roading car in India, along with the Toyota Fortuner. The car is famous for its solid exterior looks, body, and great off-roading features. It has several features, great performance and offers a good price range.
It is a rugged SUV, focuses mainly on off-roading. Also considered one of the best off-road vehicles in India. Along with the Toyota Fortuner. It has a premium, boxy look from the outside. Provides 4×4 capability.
The car was introduced back in 2010, which came as a better version of the Mahindra Major. Second-gen of Thar was launched in 2020. The vehicle is also considered highly successful in the country. Selling over 2,50,000 units since its launch. A major priority for off-roading lovers.
Looks and Design
It has a vertical multi‑slat grille, Round LED projector headlights, and a chunky front bumper with a muscular bonnet in the front. A hardtop, softtop, and convertible alloy wheels from the side. And in the rear, it has a tail-gate mounted full-size spare wheel in alloy, LED tail-lights into halogen and a dual-tone bumper.
Mahindra Thar Performance
The car has a petrol engine of 2.0-litre with a capacity of 1997cc, generating 150 bhp at 320nm torque. Which can go from 0 to 100kmph speed in 10.9 seconds.
And a diesel engine of 2.2 litres with a capacity of 2184cc, maximum power of 130bhp, at 300nm torque. With this engine, it can cover from 0 to 100kmph in 10.2 seconds.
It has a fuel capacity of 57 litres. And provides a mileage of 11km/l in diesel and 9km/l in petrol.
Dimensions
It has a length×width×height of 3985mm×1820mm×1855mm. The tyre size of 255/65 R18. A wheelbase of 2450mm and a ground clearance of 226mm. Boot space of 60 litres. And a weight of 2500kg.
Mahindra Thar Features
Here are all features of Mahindra Thar:
- USB charger
- Camera
- 7-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 4.2-inch digital cluster
- Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
- 2 cup holders in the centre
- Full black interior
- Drive modes – Normal, city, off-roading, sand, rocks, deep mud/snow
- Seating capacity of 4 passengers
- Cruise control
- Buttons for audio/music and phone(call/end)
Safety
The car got a 4-star rating from Global NCAP for both child and adult occupants. The rating is good as it is an off-road specialist vehicle. For safety features, the car has 2 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, hill drive assist, speed alert, roll-over bar, TPMS, auto door locking, camera with parking sensor, disc front and drum rear brakes.
Mahindra Thar Price
The price of the car starts from 11.50 lakh rupees. And rises to 21.02 lakh rupees for its top variant.
Competitors
The Mahindra Thar competes with the Maruti Jimny, Force Gurkha and Scorpio Classic, which are in the same price and segment.
Overall, it is a fun-to-drive car with great safety features, off-road skills and a solid body.