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Mahindra Thar

Mahindra’s three-door Thar, updated in September 2026 and now sold from ₹10.32 lakh with a 1.5 diesel and rear-wheel drive, up to ₹18.99 lakh for the 2.2 diesel with four-wheel drive and an automatic. It suits people who want a real off-roader with a low-range gearbox and accept two doors and a cramped rear seat as the price.

₹10.32 – 18.99 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 4
Engine: 1497–2184 cc
Mileage: 15.2 km/l

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At a glance

4WD with low range and a locking differential
330 Nm from both the 2.2 diesel and 2.0 turbo petrol
New entry 1.5 diesel RWD from ₹10.32 lakh
6 airbags only on the top ZXT trim
Two doors and four seats
Eight colours, all offered on every trim

Our pick at each price

LXT 4WD₹15.60 lakh
The 2.2 diesel automatic at ₹18.00 lakh. Four-wheel drive is the reason to buy a Thar at all; LXT keeps the touchscreen and cruise control and the price sane. Choose the 4WD diesel manual at ₹16.43 lakh to save money.
ZXT RWD₹13.99 lakh
If you want the Thar look for city use and will never go off-road, the 1.5 diesel ZXT manual at ₹13.99 lakh gets six airbags, a camera and LED lights. Be honest that a five-door Roxx may serve you better.

Rivals

Tata Curvv₹10.00 – 18.75 lakh
Honda Elevate₹11.80 – 18.40 lakh
Volkswagen Taigun₹11.00 – 19.30 lakh

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Mahindra Thar specifications

Mileage (ARAI)15.2 km/l
TransmissionManual, Automatic
Body typeSUV
Fuel typeDiesel, Petrol
Engine1497–2184 cc
Seating capacity4

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Engines	1.5 diesel, 2.2 diesel, 2.0 turbo petrol
Gearboxes	Manual, Automatic
Power	119–162 PS
Torque	300–330 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)	15.2 km/l
Seats	4
Length	3985 mm
Width	1855 mm
Height	1850 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm
Ground clearance	226 mm
Boot space	600 litres
Fuel tank	57 litres

Mahindra Thar variants: price and features

Base variant
Thar
AXT RWD
Diesel · 1497 cc · Manual
₹10.32 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 119 PS, 300 Nm 1.5 diesel
- Dual airbags and ESP with roll-over mitigation
- Hill hold and hill descent control
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- 119 PS, 300 Nm 1.5 diesel
- Dual airbags and ESP with roll-over mitigation
- Hill hold and hill descent control
- Rear parking sensors
- Push-button start
- Rear AC vents
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Thar
LXT RWD
Diesel · 1497 cc · Manual
₹12.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹2.67 lakh more than AXT RWD for
- 10.24-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto, wired Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control
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- 10.24-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto, wired Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Rear wiper and washer
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Thar
ZXT RWD
Diesel · 1497 cc · Manual
₹13.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.00 lakh more than LXT RWD for
- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
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- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Leatherette seats
- Wireless phone charger
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Thar
LXT RWD
Petrol · 1997 cc · Automatic
₹14.77 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.78 lakh more than ZXT RWD for
- 162 PS, 330 Nm 2.0 turbo petrol
- Torque-converter automatic
- 10.24-inch touchscreen
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- 162 PS, 330 Nm 2.0 turbo petrol
- Torque-converter automatic
- 10.24-inch touchscreen
- Cruise control
- 18-inch alloy wheels
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Thar
LXT 4WD
Petrol · 1997 cc · Manual
₹15.60 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.83 lakh more than LXT RWD for
- 4WD with low range
- Electronic locking differential
- Terrain modes
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- 4WD with low range
- Electronic locking differential
- Terrain modes
- 162 PS 2.0 turbo petrol
- 10.24-inch touchscreen
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Thar
ZXT RWD
Petrol · 1997 cc · Automatic
₹16.09 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.49 lakh more than LXT 4WD for
- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
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- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Leatherette seats
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Thar
LXT 4WD
Diesel · 2184 cc · Manual
₹16.43 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.34 lakh more than ZXT RWD for
- 152 PS, 330 Nm 2.2 diesel
- 4WD with low range
- Electronic locking differential
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- 152 PS, 330 Nm 2.2 diesel
- 4WD with low range
- Electronic locking differential
- Terrain modes
- Washable floor with drain plugs
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Thar
LXT RWD
Diesel · 2184 cc · Automatic
₹16.49 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.06 lakh more than LXT 4WD for
- Torque-converter automatic
- 10.24-inch touchscreen
- Cruise control
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- 152 PS, 330 Nm 2.2 diesel
- Torque-converter automatic
- 10.24-inch touchscreen
- Cruise control
- 18-inch alloy wheels
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Thar
ZXT 4WD
Petrol · 1997 cc · Manual
₹16.60 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.11 lakh more than LXT RWD for
- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
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- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Leatherette seats
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Thar
LXT 4WD
Petrol · 1997 cc · Automatic
₹17.23 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.63 lakh more than ZXT 4WD for
- 4WD with low range
- Electronic locking differential
- Terrain modes
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- 4WD with low range
- Electronic locking differential
- Terrain modes
- Torque-converter automatic
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ZXT 4WD
Diesel · 2184 cc · Manual
₹17.49 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.26 lakh more than LXT 4WD for
- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
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- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Leatherette seats
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Thar
ZXT RWD
Diesel · 2184 cc · Automatic
₹17.49 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- Wireless phone charger
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- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
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Thar
ZXT 4WD
Petrol · 1997 cc · Automatic
₹17.75 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.26 lakh more than ZXT RWD for
- 4WD with low range
- Leatherette seats
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- 4WD with low range
- 6 airbags
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Leatherette seats
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Thar
LXT 4WD
Diesel · 2184 cc · Automatic
₹18.00 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.25 lakh more than ZXT 4WD for
- Electronic locking differential
- Terrain modes
- Torque-converter automatic
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- 4WD with low range
- Electronic locking differential
- Terrain modes
- Torque-converter automatic
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Top variant
Thar
ZXT 4WD
Diesel · 2184 cc · Automatic
₹18.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.99 lakh more than LXT 4WD for
- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
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- 6 airbags
- Rear camera and front parking sensors
- LED headlamps and fog lamps
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Leatherette seats
- Wireless phone charger
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Our verdict on the Thar

Buy it with your eyes open. The Thar is a want, not a need, and the three-door punishes anyone who pretends otherwise. The September 2026 update added a cheaper 1.5 diesel, rear-wheel-drive only, from ₹10.32 lakh, and kept the parts that matter: 330 Nm from the 2.2 diesel and 2.0 turbo petrol, and optional four-wheel drive with a proper low range and locking differential. It remains one of very few genuinely capable off-roaders sold at a normal price. It is also a two-door car with a rear seat that adults reach by folding a front seat forward, and six airbags come only on the ZXT. If you have children or carry passengers often, look at the five-door Thar Roxx instead.

Good things

330 Nm from the 2.2 diesel and 2.0 petrol, with proper four-wheel drive, low range and a locking differential
Real off-road ability, not a styling package
New 1.5 diesel brings the entry price down to ₹10.32 lakh
Holds value unusually well for the segment

Could be better

Two doors: rear access means folding a front seat, every time
Six airbags, a rear camera and front sensors only on the top ZXT trim
Ride and handling are those of a rugged off-roader on broken city roads
The cheapest versions are RWD only, which removes the main reason to own a Thar

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Mahindra Thar colours and photos

Colours on sale

Everest White
Stealth Black
Tango Red
Battleship Grey
Galaxy Grey
Artemis Silver
Deep Forest
Jeans Blue

Mahindra Thar: a proper off-roader, with two doors to match

The Thar OG is Mahindra’s three-door off-roader, updated in September 2026 with deliveries from October. It comes in three trims, AXT, LXT and ZXT, with prices from ₹10.32 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh ex-showroom. Mahindra calls these introductory prices. Every version has a hard top, two doors and four seats, with a folding front seat for rear access.

There are three engines. A new 1.5 diesel (119 PS, 300 Nm) comes only with a six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. The 2.2 diesel (152 PS, 330 Nm) and the 2.0 turbo petrol (162 PS, 330 Nm) are offered with manual or automatic gearboxes and with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. The 4WD versions add low range, an electronic locking differential and terrain modes.

Equipment rises clearly by trim. AXT is basic, with dual airbags, ESP, hill descent control and rear sensors. LXT adds a 10.24-inch touchscreen, cruise control and 18-inch alloys. ZXT adds six airbags, a rear camera, front sensors, LED lighting, leatherette seats and a wireless charger. All eight colours are offered on every trim.

Which variant should you buy?

If you want a Thar for what it does best, the LXT 2.2 diesel 4WD: ₹16.43 lakh as a manual or ₹18.00 lakh as an automatic. It has the low-range 4WD and the touchscreen. The ZXT adds safety and lighting for about ₹1 lakh more, which is worth it if you will drive at night or carry passengers.

RWD or 4WD?

Four-wheel drive with low range is the whole point of a Thar. The RWD versions are cheaper and lighter, but they make the Thar a two-door lifestyle car with a firm ride, and other SUVs do that job with more space and comfort. Buy RWD only if you never leave tarmac and simply want the look.

Petrol or diesel?

The 2.2 diesel is the one for highway and trail use, with 330 Nm from 1,500 rpm. The 2.0 turbo petrol matches that torque, is cheaper and quieter, and suits lower mileage owners. The new 1.5 diesel is RWD and manual only, so it does not suit serious off-roading.

How does it compare with the Thar Roxx?

The Roxx has five doors, a usable rear seat and a bigger boot, and costs more. If you carry family or more than one passenger regularly, it is the better buy. The three-door Thar is shorter and easier to place on tight trails, and is the choice only for owners who mainly drive alone or as a couple.

Thar vs rivals

Spec	Mahindra Thar₹10.32 – 18.99 lakh	Tata Curvv₹10.00 – 18.75 lakh	Honda Elevate₹11.80 – 18.40 lakh	Volkswagen Taigun₹11.00 – 19.30 lakh	Tata Nexon EV₹12.49 – 17.89 lakh
Body	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Fuel	Diesel, Petrol	Petrol, Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Electric
Engines	1.5 diesel, 2.2 diesel, 2.0 turbo petrol	1.2 turbo petrol, 1.2 GDi turbo petrol, 1.5 diesel	1.5 petrol	1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI	Electric
Power	119–162 PS	125 PS	121 PS	150 PS	144 PS
Gearbox	Manual, Automatic	Manual, DCA	Manual, CVT	Manual, Automatic, DSG	Single-speed
Mileage	15.2 km/l	17.4 km/l	15.31–16.61 km/l	16.44–19.89 km/l	489 km claimed
Seats	4	5	5	5	5
Boot	600 litres	500 litres	458 litres	385 litres	350 litres
Compare	Viewing	Thar vs Curvv	Thar vs Elevate	Thar vs Taigun	Thar vs Nexon EV

Mahindra Thar mileage

1497 cc, DieselManual
Claimed (ARAI)
15.2 km/l
Variants
3
1997 cc, PetrolAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
15.2 km/l
Variants
4
1997 cc, PetrolManual
Claimed (ARAI)
15.2 km/l
Variants
2
2184 cc, DieselManual
Claimed (ARAI)
15.2 km/l
Variants
2
2184 cc, DieselAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
15.2 km/l
Variants
4

Mahindra Thar on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹12.22 – 22.52 lakh
Mumbai₹12.40 – 22.86 lakh
Bengaluru₹12.88 – 23.73 lakh
Chennai₹12.79 – 23.57 lakh
Kolkata₹11.96 – 22.05 lakh
Bhopal₹12.17 – 22.43 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Thar EMI

₹17,339 a month

On ₹10.32 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹2.06 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.15 lakh.

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Mahindra Thar FAQ

What is the price of the Mahindra Thar in India?

The Mahindra Thar costs ₹10.32 to 18.99 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Mahindra Thar come with?

The Mahindra Thar is sold with diesel and petrol power (1.5 diesel, 2.2 diesel, 2.0 turbo petrol).

What is the mileage of the Mahindra Thar?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Mahindra Thar is 15.2 km/l.

How many people can the Mahindra Thar seat?

The Mahindra Thar is a 4-seater suv.

What is the length of the Mahindra Thar?

The Mahindra Thar is 3985 mm long, 1855 mm wide and 1850 mm tall, with a 2450 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Mahindra Thar have?

The Mahindra Thar has 600 litres of boot space.

Does the Mahindra Thar come with an automatic gearbox?

The Mahindra Thar is offered with manual, automatic gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Mahindra Thar?

The Mahindra Thar has 226 mm of ground clearance.

Which Mahindra Thar variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.