Mahindra Thar 5-door Will Be Launched In This Part Of 2024

In an investor meet, the carmaker announced that the bigger version of the Thar will be launched in the middle of the year

• Mahindra has a history of launching/showcasing new products on August 15.

• The 5-door Thar will get both petrol and diesel engines with choices of 4WD and RWD setups.

• It is expected to be priced from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 5-door Mahindra Thar is one of the most anticipated models of this year and has been under development for a long time. Every now and then, test mules of the off-roader get spotted, giving us hints of its design and cabin. However, we might not have to wait for much longer, as Mahindra has confirmed the launch timeline for the 5-door Thar, and it is definitely coming this year.

15th August Again?

In the investor meet, Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director and CEO (auto & farm sector), Mahindra & Mahindra, stated that the carmaker is planning to launch the 5-door Mahindra Thar in the middle of the calendar year, which puts the launch around July 2024. 

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However, Mahindra has a history of aligning the launch or showcasing of new products on August 15 (India’s Independence Day) as a patriotic gesture. And since the 5-door Thar is a highly anticipated model and will be an India-only product at first, Mahindra could announce the prices of the bigger Thar on August 15, 2024.

Powertrain Details

The 5-door version of the Thar will get the same engine options as the 3-door 4WD model: a 2-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine. These engines will be offered with both manual and automatic transmission options and will most likely get both four-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive setups.

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In the 3-door version, the turbo-petrol engine makes 152 PS/300 Nm and the diesel unit makes 132 PS/300 Nm. However, in the 5-door version, these engines may come in a higher stage of tune, perhaps closer to that of the Scorpio N.

Features & Safety

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Various details of the 5-door Thar have been revealed across multiple sightings. It will get a bigger touchscreen infotainment system (likely a 10.25-inch unit), a fully digital driver’s display, dual-zone climate control, push button start/stop, and a single pane sunroof for its fixed metal roof.

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Passenger safety will most likely be ensured by 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold and descent control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and a 360-degree camera.

Expected Price & Rivals

Prices of the 5-door Mahindra Thar are expected to start from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom) and it will be a direct rival to the upcoming 5-door Force Gurkha. It will also serve as a bigger alternative to the Maruti Jimny.

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