This is not a soft city SUV. The Mahindra Thar is a dedicated, unapologetic lifestyle off-roader. It trades smooth highway cruising for sheer 4x4 capability and unmatched swagger. If you want to climb mountains on the weekend and turn heads in city traffic during the week, nothing else at this price point delivers this much attitude.
Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹ 10.00 Lakh and goes upto ₹ 17.63 Lakh (Avg. Ex-Showroom, Delhi). It is offered in 7 variants. The base model is Mahindra Thar AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD and the top model is Mahindra Thar LXT 1.5 L mHawk Turbo Diesel 130 CRDe 4WD AT.
Skip the base RWD variants if you ever plan on tackling true off-road trails; a Thar without 4x4 misses the entire point of the badge. The mid-spec petrol or diesel 4WD hits the sweet spot, giving you the heavy mechanical capability you need. Stretch to the top-tier 4WD automatics only if you drive heavily in the city during the week and want the relief of a two-pedal setup without sacrificing off-road chops.
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Enthusiasts constantly rave about how unstoppable it feels on mud, rocks, and sand, giving them massive confidence to explore anywhere. The towering driving position is a daily joy. However, once the initial excitement fades, daily drivers frequently complain about the harsh, bumpy ride quality and the sheer hassle of fitting groceries into the tiny boot space.
Not at all. The rear seats are hard to access, the ride is harsh, and the boot cannot hold family luggage.
Demand remains highly persistent; expect wait times ranging from 4 to 10 weeks depending on the variant.
Phenomenally strong. The cult following ensures you can recover a massive chunk of your initial investment even after 4 years.
Expect premiums to reflect standard premium lifestyle SUV rates for a new comprehensive policy.
Routine servicing aligns with standard rugged SUV segment rates, though extreme off-roading will increase wear-and-tear costs.
Yes, it feels incredibly solid with its heavy ladder-frame chassis and boasts a 4-star Global NCAP crash rating, making it vastly more robust than the Jimny.
The newer models are much better sealed, but you will still hear significant wind noise and occasional minor drips in torrential downpours.
Expect a thirsty 9-11 kmpl in the city for the petrol, while the diesel returns a slightly more forgiving 12-14 kmpl.
Yes, if you skip the 4WD models, you will regret it the moment you hit a muddy trail or sand dune and realize your tough-looking SUV is stuck.
Maneuvering its massive footprint in tight traffic requires serious spatial awareness, but the commanding view helps.
Yes, if you drive heavily in stop-and-go traffic, the massive heavy build will result in thirsty, single-digit efficiency.
Finding a spot for this wide, long SUV can be a chore in older, crowded city layouts, though higher trims offer cameras to assist.
