Mahindra To Announce Prices Of The New Thar Tomorrow
The new Thar will get both petrol and diesel engine options as well as automatic transmissions for the first time
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Update (02/10/2020): Mahindra has launched the second-gen Thar with prices beginning from Rs 9.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Read more about it here.
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Bookings for the new Thar are set to commence tomorrow.
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Mahindra will offer the second-gen Thar in three variants: AX, AX (O) and LX.
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It will be available with a choice of three roof tops depending on the variant.
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It’s expected to be priced from around Rs 10 lakh onwards (ex-showroom).
Mahindra unveiled the second-gen Thar on August 15. Official bookings are set to begin tomorrow once the SUV is launched. The SUV will be available in three variants: AX, AX (O), and LX.
Under the bonnet, the second-gen Thar will be offered with both petrol and diesel engines. Here’s a look at their outputs:
| 2.0-litre turbo-petrol |
2.2-litre diesel |
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| Power |
150PS |
130PS |
| Torque |
300Nm, 320Nm (with AT) |
300Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT |
6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT |
The Thar will be available with a petrol engine and automatic transmissions for the first time while a 4WD drivetrain will be offered as standard.
Mahindra will also be offering the new Thar with front-facing rear seats and a factory-fitted hardtop for the first time. It features washable floor area, IP54-rated water and dust resistant cabin, and a convertible soft top. While the new Thar will continue to cater to the needs of adventure enthusiasts, Mahindra has ensured it is a city-friendly SUV as well. Other features include a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, and keyless entry. For a detailed look at the variant-wise features, head here.
Mahindra had put the first Thar under the hammer so as to donate the proceeds towards COVID-19 relief work. It has grabbed a mammoth bid of Rs 1.11 crore while the remaining Thars are expected to be priced in the range of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 13 lakh (ex-showroom). The Thar will rival the Force Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny once they are launched. Owing to its price, the Mahindra SUV will go up against a few compact SUVs like the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Nissan Kicks, and Renault Duster as well as a few variants of the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta.
