Mahindra officially unveiled the all-new 2021 model of Thar 4×4 back on August 15 while the brand has revealed the complete price list today. The base petrol soft-top AX manual variant is priced at INR 9.80 lakhs while the top-spec diesel hard-top automatic variant is available with a price tag of INR 13.75 lakhs.
The 2021 model of the Mahindra Thar is available in two versions: AX (Adventure Series) and LX (Lifestyle Series). The Thar AX has been specifically tailored for the offroad lovers while the Thar LX has been designed to be used in the city as well as for mild offroading.
Some of the key features of the Thar AX include the likes of a fixed soft top, side-facing rear seats as standard, 16-inch white steel wheels, a mechanical locking differential, power windows, power steering, manual AC, central locking, and rear parking sensors. The new Mahindra Thar AX is available in both petrol and diesel but with only a manual gearbox.
Coming to the new Mahindra Thar LX, it is available with a convertible or hardtop, a 4-seat layout with a front-facing bench at the back, dual-tone bumpers, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED DRLs and fog lamps, an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and an automatic air-conditioner. The Thar LX is available in three options: petrol-automatic, diesel-manual, and diesel-automatic. Here is the variant-wise ex-showroom price list for the all-new Mahindra Thar:
New Mahindra Thar 4×4 Launched
Ex-Showroom Price List (Pan-India)
Thar 4×4 AX 6-Speed Manual Variants
- Petrol 6-Seater Soft Top (STD): INR 9.80 Lakh
- Petrol 6-Seater Soft Top: INR 10.65 Lakh
- Diesel 6-Seater Soft Top: INR 10.85 Lakh
Thar 4×4 AX (Opt) 6-Speed Manual Variants
- Petrol 4-Seater Convertible Top: INR 11.90 Lakh
- Diesel 4-Seater Convertible Top: INR 12.10 Lakh
- Diesel 4-Seater Hard Top: INR 12.20 Lakh
Thar 4×4 LX 6-Speed Manual Variants
- Petrol 4-Seater Hard Top: INR 12.49 Lakh
- Diesel 4-Seater Convertible Top: INR 12.85 Lakh
- Diesel 4-Seater Hard Top: INR 12.95 Lakh
Thar 4×4 LX 6-Speed Automatic Variants
- Petrol 4-Seater Convertible Top: INR 13.45 Lakh
- Petrol 4-Seater Hard Top: INR 13.55 Lakh
- Diesel 4-Seater Convertible Top: INR 13.65 Lakh
- Diesel 4-Seater Hard Top: INR 13.75 Lakh
As we reported earlier, the new Mahindra Thar is available with two engine options: a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine and a 2.0-litre turbocharged mStallion petrol engine. The mHawk130 DOHC 16-valve diesel engine is good for a maximum power of 130 BHP with a peak torque of 300 Nm.
For your reference, the last-gen BS4 Thar was powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine that was good for 105 BHP of power and 247 Nm of torque. It came mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Coming to the petrol option, the mStallion150 T-GDi DOHC 16-valve petrol engine generates a maximum power of 150 BHP along with an utmost torque of 320 Nm.
In addition to the new engine options, the 2021 Thar SUV has been equipped with a new 3rd-generation ladder-frame chassis, a new suspension and braking system, and a set of 255/65-R18 all-terrain tyres. For the first time ever, the Thar will be available to the customers with an option of a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox in addition to getting a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.
New Mahindra Thar SUV Safety Features
- Dual Front Airbags
- Crash Safety Compliant
- Pedestrian Safety Compliant
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Braking Distribution (EBD)
- Hill Hold Control
- Hill Descent Control
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Roll-Over Mitigation
- Built-in Roll Cage with 3-Point Seatbelts
- ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts on Rear Seat
New Mahindra Thar Off-Road Features & Capabilities
- 226mm Ground Clearance
- 37-Degree Departure Angle
- 27-Degree Ramp Over Angle
- 42-Degree Approach Angle
- 650mm Water Wading Ability
- 255/65-R18 Tyres
- Electromechanical Driveline Disconnect
- Body-on-Frame Construction
- Independent Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Shift-on-the-Fly 4×4
- Manual Shift Transfer Case with Low Ratio
- Mechanical Locking Differential on the Rear Axle
- Brake Locking Differential
New Mahindra Thar Colour Options
- Red Rage
- Mystic Copper
- Napoli Black
- Aquamarine
- Galaxy Grey
- Rocky Beige
New Mahindra Thar Key Features
- Tilt-Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Power Windows
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs
- Central Locking with Remote Flip Key
- Removable Front Doors
- Roof-Mounted Speakers
- Height Adjustable Driver Seat
- 7-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
- Compatible with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, Navigation
- Adventure Statistics Display on the Infotainment System
- Adventure Connect: Mahindra Adventure Calendar Display
- Smartwatch and Phone Connectivity with Blue Sense App
- TFT Multi-Information Display in the Instrument Cluster
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Automatic/Electronic Climate Control System
- Drizzle Resistant (IP54) Dashboard Switches
- Cruise Control
- Tyre Direction Monitoring System
- Steering Mounted Audio and Phone Controls