Mahindra Chops A Few Features Out Of The Thar’s Equipment List, Cost-cutting To Blame

Although a few features have been removed, they shouldn’t be major deal breakers for most buyers

• Cost-cutting is certainly the reason behind this move.

• The SUV no longer gets two USB ports (front), lumbar support for the front seats, and silver finish on bumpers.

• Mahindra has also introduced new CEAT Crossdrive AT tyres.

• The Thar still gets a touchscreen, cruise control, and a 6-speaker music system.

• Its second-gen model was launched in 2020; witnessing a strong demand ever since.

• Currently enduring a waiting period of around a year in most cities.

Mahindra’s popular off-roader, the Thar, has undergone a revision in its features list. The SUV no longer gets a silver finish on the front and rear bumpers, it gets new CEAT Crossdrive AT tyres (it previously had CEAT Czar AT tyres) and comes with only a single USB charger in the front. Mahindra is no longer offering the Thar with lumbar support for the front seats anymore.

The carmaker must have certainly undertaken this step as a cost-cutting measure. That said, these aren’t deal-breaking omissions, and the SUV is still available with creature comforts such as a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker sound system, cruise control, and of course, 4X4 capabilities. The SUV also scores highly in the safety department with features such as dual front airbags, a tyre pressure monitor, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages as well as electronic stability control with roll over mitigation.

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The second-gen Thar was introduced in 2020 and has been witnessing a huge demand ever since, with waiting periods stretching to almost a year in mid 2021. Even now, the SUV has a wait time of over one year in some prime cities, with the average waiting period being 8-10 months.

Mahindra offers the Thar in two broad trims: AX(O) and LX, priced between Rs 13.53 lakh and Rs 16.03 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Its only direct rival is the Force Gurkha, but it will also face competition from the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Jimny. The carmaker has already confirmed that a 5-door version of the SUV is in the works, with a probable launch in 2023.

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