Launched in the first week of October 2020, the second-generation Mahindra Thar has been performing well for the carmaker. The off-road SUV recorded sales over 2,500 units last month during festive season. According to fresh media report, the company will introduce new colour schemes to the model lineup such as Silver and Olive shades. Recently, the new Mahindra Thar was spotted in White and Silver paint schemes.
At present, the off-roader comes in a choice of seven colours – Aquamarine, Napoli Black, Rocky Beige, Red Rage, Mystic Copper and Aqua Marine Galaxy Grey. Initially, the new Thar was made available in three trims – AX, AX (O) and LX – priced from Rs 9.80 lakh – Rs 13.75 lakh (all, ex-showroom). Though, the entry-level AX trim was scrapped from the model lineup in November 2020. Now, its prices start from Rs 11.90 lakh. The carmaker has already announced that the new Mahindra Thar’s prices will be increased from 1st January, 2021.
Engine setup of the new Thar includes a new 2.0L mStallion turbocharged petrol and a 2.2L mHawk diesel. While the gasoline unit is good enough for 150bhp and 320Nm, the oil burner makes 130bhp and 300Nm. Both motors can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The off-road SUV gets a 4X4 drivetrain system with a low-range transfer case as standard fitment. Read – 2021 Mahindra XUV500 Is Bigger, Powerful, Feature-Loaded
Compared to the previous generation, the new model offers better performance and off-road capabilities. It has coil springs at all four corners instead of the leaf-spring setup along with the double wishbones at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear. Its approach, departure and ramp breakover angles have also been improved. The new Mahindra Thar has a water wading capacity of 650mm and a ground clearance of 226mm. Significant changes have also been made to its exterior and interior.
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