New Mahindra Thar Registers 15,000 Bookings in 18 Days: The 2021 model of Thar SUV has proved to be a successful product for the brand. Even being available at a limited number of dealerships, the new Mahindra Thar has been able to register 15,000 bookings in just 18 days. The updated model of the SUV was officially unveiled back on August 15 while the brand revealed the complete price list on October 2, 2020. Here is the variant-wise price list for the new Mahindra Thar:

New Mahindra Thar Registers 15,000 Bookings

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

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.

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. 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.