The all-new model of Mahindra Thar has proved to be a very successful product for the brand as the SUV was able to register 15,000+ bookings in just 18 days of its launch back on October 2, 2020. According to the latest media reports, the waiting period for the 2021 Mahindra Thar currently stands between six months to one year. Here is the city-wise waiting period for the SUV:
New Mahindra Thar City-Wise Waiting Period
- Delhi – 1 year
- Bangalore – 8-10 months
- Mumbai – 1 year
- Hyderabad – 9 months
- Pune – 10-11 months
- Chennai – 9 months
- Jaipur – 6 months
- Ahmedabad – 11 months
- Gurgaon – 1 year
- Lucknow – 10-11 months
- Kolkata – 8-9 months
- Thane – 10-11 months
- Surat – 11-12 months
- Ghaziabad – 11-12 months
- Chandigarh – 10 months
- Patna – 1 year
- Coimbatore – 1 year
- Faridabad – 7-8 months
- Indore – 11 months
- Noida – 6-8 months
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 new Mahindra 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 is 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.