The home-grown carmaker recently unveiled the much-awaited 2020 Mahindra Thar off-road SUV in the country. The model is scheduled to launch on coming 2nd October. The carmaker says that “the Thar is a quantum leap in terms of performance, everyday comfort & convenience, technology and safety”.
The SUV’s second-generation version received noticeable design changes including front fog lamps, dual-tone front and rear bumpers, LED DRLs, R28 deep silver alloy wheels and LED taillamps. It comes in a choice of three roof options – a hard top, manual convertible top (first-in-class) and a fixed soft top.
The all-black interior theme with silver accents and faux carbon-fibre detailing around centre bezel and AC vents gives it a sporty feel and appeal. The carmaker has equipped the 2020 Mahindra Thar with lots of comfort goodies, connectivity features and safety fitments. Read – Mahindra-Ford To Jointly Develop 3 New SUVs in India
Mechanical updates such as new suspension setup, brake locking differential (first-in-class), 226mm of ground clearance, 650mm water wading depth, all terrain tyres, electromechanical driveline disconnect enhance its off-road capabilities.
One of the major changes has been made under the hood. The new Mahindra Thar 2020 comes with a 150bhp, 2.0L mStallion petrol engine along with the BS6 130bhp, 2.2L mHawk diesel motor. The SUV can be had either with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Read – New-gen Mahindra Scorpio, XUV500 Launch Details Revealed
The 4X4 configuration is exclusively offered in the top-spec variants. The carmaker has confirmed that the new Thar will come in two trims – AX and LX. Here’s the feature list of both the versions.
2020 Mahindra Thar AX Features
Fixed soft top
Convertible top or hard top (Optional)
6-seater (2 front+4 side facing)
R16 white steel wheels
Steel footsteps
Height adjustable driver seat (Optional)
Mechanical locking differential
Power steering + power windows
Front facing rear seats with roll cage + Isofix (Optional)
HVAV
Dual airbags+ ABS
Central locking
Intellipark: rear parking assist
Remote keyless entry (with hard top) (Optional)
Diesel and Petrol with manual gearbox
2020 Mahindra Thar LX Features
Convertible or hard top option
4-seater
Dual-tone bumpers
Moulded footsteps
R18 alloy wheels with 255/65 tyres
LED DRLs + front fog lamps
Height + lumbar adjustable on front seats
Premium fabric upholstery
Touchscreen infotainment +TFT MID screen
Adventure stats& adventure calendar
Electronic HVAC switches
Electronic stability programme
Brake locking differential
Diesel with manual and automatic gearbox
Petrol with automatic gearbox
