Mahindra · 2026

Mahindra Thar

SUV D-Segment Petrol,Diesel Manual,Automatic
₹ ₹ 9.99 Lakh – ₹ 18.25 LakhEx-showroom
4.0
BNCAP
🛡️ Excellent Safety
2 Airbags ABS ESC
Key Specifications
Power
117.00 bhp
Torque
300.00 Nm
Top Speed
165-175-170 kmph
Airbags
2
Drive Type
RWD
Fuel Types
Diesel / Petrol
Transmission
Automatic / Manual
Length
3985 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1850 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
Boot Space
300 L
Seating
4 Seater
Mahindra Thar Variants & Price
Mahindra Thar comes in 7 variants starting at ₹ ₹ 9.99 Lakh.
All
Diesel
Petrol
All
Manual
Automatic
AXT 1.5 D117 CRDe MT RWD
Entry
1497 cc Manual Diesel
Ex-Showroom
₹ ₹ 9.99 Lakh
LXT 1.5 D117 CRDe MT RWD
Mid
1497 cc Manual Diesel
Ex-Showroom
₹ ₹ 13.25 Lakh
LXT 2.0 mStallion TGDi AT RWD
Mid
1997 cc Automatic Petrol
Ex-Showroom
₹ ₹ 14.75 Lakh
LXT 2.0 mStallion TGDi MT 4WD
High
1997 cc Manual Petrol
Ex-Showroom
₹ ₹ 15.50 Lakh
LXT 2.2 mHawk 130 CRDe MT 4WD
High
2184 cc Manual Diesel
Ex-Showroom
₹ ₹ 16.65 Lakh
LXT 2.0 mStallion TGDi AT 4WD
Top
1997 cc Automatic Petrol
Ex-Showroom
₹ ₹ 17.10 Lakh
LXT 2.2 mHawk 130 CRDe AT 4WD
Flagship
2184 cc Automatic Diesel
Ex-Showroom
₹ ₹ 18.25 Lakh
About Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar 2026 — Iconic 3-door off-road SUV. 3rd Gen Body-on-Frame, mStallion 150 TGDi Petrol (150 bhp/320 Nm), mHawk 130 CRDe Diesel (130 bhp/300 Nm), D117 CRDe Diesel (117 bhp/300 Nm). 4WD with Electric Driveline Disconnect, Mechanical Locking Differential, 26.03cm HD Touchscreen Infotainment, Adventure Statistics Gen II, Roof Mounted Speakers, 226mm ground clearance, 650mm water wading, Dual Airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP with Rollover Mitigation, Built-in Roll Cage.

Pros & Cons
What We Like
  • Iconic neo-retro design with unmatched road presence
  • Excellent off-road capability with 4WD, locking differentials, 650mm water wading
  • Powerful engine options: mStallion 150 TGDi (150 bhp) & mHawk 130 (130 bhp)
  • 3rd Gen Body-on-Frame chassis built for extreme terrain
  • Built-in roll cage and ESP with rollover mitigation for safety
  • Washable floor with drain plugs — practical after muddy adventures
  • Adventure Statistics Gen II with altimeter, compass, roll & pitch meter
  • Roof mounted speakers for immersive audio experience (4WD variants)
  • 50:50 split rear seats with flat fold for versatile cargo space
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System on all wheels including spare
What Could Be Better
  • Only 4-seater — limited practicality for families
  • No automatic climate control even in top variants
  • Missing modern ADAS features (Level 0)
  • No rear AC vents for passengers
  • No connected car technology or telematics
  • Fixed rear windows — cannot be rolled down
  • Hydraulic power steering feels heavy in city traffic
  • No push-button start even in top variants
  • Fuel efficiency could be better, especially petrol AT
  • No rear parking camera in base AXT variant
Expert Ratings
3.9
Based on 10 parameters
Off-Road Capability
4.8
Engine Performance
4.5
Design & Style
4.7
Safety
4.0
Comfort & Convenience
3.0
Technology & Infotainment
3.2
Value for Money
3.8
Fuel Efficiency
3.0
On-Road Manners
3.2
Build Quality
4.3
Key Feature Highlights
Performance
3rd Gen Body-on-Frame Construction
Performance
226mm Ground Clearance
Performance
650mm Water Wading Depth
Performance
mHawk 130 CRDe Diesel Engine (130 bhp/300 Nm)
Safety
ESP with Rollover Mitigation
Safety
Built-in Interior Roll Cage
Safety
Hill Hold & Hill Descent Control
Safety
Dual Front Airbags with ABS & EBD
Available Colours
Everest White
Solid
Tango Red
Solid
Galaxy Grey
Metallic
Battleship Grey
Metallic
Deep Forest
Metallic
Stealth Black
Metallic
EMI Calculator
Estimated Monthly EMI
18,446/month
at 8.5% for 5 years
Loan Amount8.99 Lakh
Interest Rate8.5%
Tenure5 Years
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