The new Mahindra Thar RWD variants are scheduled to launch in India on 9th January 2023. Ahead of its market arrival, the carmaker updated the SUV’s brochure on its official website revealing its engine details, features and new colour options. The new Thar RWD version receives a new 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine that’s good enough for 118bhp and 300Nm. It’s the same motor that does duty in the XUV300 subcompact SUV.
The rear-wheel drive system will also be offered with the existing 2.0L petrol engine pushing out a peak power of 152bhp and 300Nm (MT)/320Nm (AT) of torque. The new 1.5L diesel engine will come with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the 2.0L turbo petrol unit can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Furthermore, the carmaker will introduce the lower-end AX (O) trim with the RWD setup and the 1.5L diesel and 2.0L petrol engine options.
In terms of features, the new Mahindra Thar RWD AX (O) offers a monochrome MID display, vinyl upholstery, manual mirror adjustment, tubular steel side step and 17-inch alloy wheels. Though, it devoid of cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system, steering mounted controls, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and in-built speakers.
The 1.5L AX (O) variant comes equipped with hill hold and hill descent control and electronic stability program with roll over mitigation. The Thar RWD variants will be made available in new Blazing Bronze and Everest White. The SUV’s 4X4 version comes in four paint schemes, namely, Galaxy Grey, Aquamarine, Red Rage and Napoli Black.
In other updates, the home-grown SUV maker will launch the Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV in coming weeks. It will be the first pure electric Mahindra SUV that features a 39.5kWh battery pack. The carmaker claims that the model offers the longest range in its segment – i.e. 456km on a single charge. It’s also the fastest accelerating electric SUV in the country (0-100kmph in 8.3 seconds).
