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Mahindra Thar
Compare listed variants, equipment and prices. Check the source notes for your preferred version.
₹12.49 – ₹17.09 Lakhex-showroom
Global NCAP
Indicative catalogue prices. Confirm the current price and equipment for your exact trim with the dealer.
These specifications are provisional and not yet checked against the OEM brochure. Why
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Illustrated colours and proportions
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- SeatsUp to 4
- Clearance219 mm
- Length3,985 mm
- FuelsDiesel, Petrol
- Listed variants5
Plan your down payment & EMI
Prefilled from the model’s starting ex-showroom price. Registration, insurance and fees are extra. Replace this with your dealer’s total quote.
Estimated monthly EMI
₹20,742/ month
- Down payment
- ₹2,49,800
- Loan amount
- ₹9,99,200
- Total interest
- ₹2,45,305
- Total loan repayment
- ₹12,44,505
- Total paid including down payment
- ₹14,94,305
9% and 60 months are editable examples, not lender offers. This estimate assumes a fixed rate and monthly reducing balance. Processing fees, taxes on fees, rate changes and lender rounding are excluded. Down payment and approval requirements vary by lender.
Listed variant catalogue · these prices and equipment records may predate the manufacturer snapshot above. Use the dated source notes and confirm your exact trim before booking.
What does the next trim actually buy you?
Each row shows only what that variant adds over the one below it, and what the step costs. Confirm the listed prices and equipment against the current manufacturer specification.
Diesel · MTRear-wheel drive1 variantfrom ₹12.49 Lakh
₹12,49,000 ex-showroom
Diesel · MT4WD (part-time, low range)2 variantsfrom ₹13.99 Lakh
₹13,99,000 ex-showroom
LX 2.2 Diesel MT 4WD★ best value
₹15,49,000 ex-showroom
+₹1,50,000
over AX(O) 2.2 Diesel MT 4WD
Adds
- ISOFIX child-seat mounts
- Cruise control
- Connected car tech
- 7" touchscreen
Roughly ₹38k per added feature — crude on purpose. Five cheap additions are not better value than the one thing you actually wanted.
Petrol · AT4WD (part-time, low range)1 variantfrom ₹16.99 Lakh
₹16,99,000 ex-showroom
Diesel · AT4WD (part-time, low range)1 variantfrom ₹17.09 Lakh
₹17,09,000 ex-showroom
Detailed specifications for the listed LX 2.2 Diesel MT 4WD variant
Specifications
Shown for the LX 2.2 Diesel MT 4WD. Specifications can differ across engines and trims. Read the source notes for verification status.
Engine & gearbox7
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- 4WD (part-time, low range)
- Displacement
- 2,184 cc
- Max power
- 130.0 bhp
- Max torque
- 300.0 Nm
- Gears
- 6
Efficiency2
- Claimed mileageCatalogue test-cycle label: MIDC. Compare only equivalent fuels, units and test conditions; actual mileage varies.
- 15.20 kmpl
- Fuel tank
- 57.0 litres
Dimensions & practicality11
- Length
- 3,985 mm
- Width
- 1,855 mm
- Height
- 1,844 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,450 mm
- Ground clearance
- 219 mm
- Turning radius
- 5.70 m
- Boot space
- 90 litres
- Kerb weight
- 1,850 kg
- Seating
- 4 seats, 2 rows
- Tyres
- 255/65 R18
- Wheels
- 18 inch
Safety5
- Airbags
- 2
- Stability control
- Yes
- Hill hold
- Yes
- Tyre pressure monitor
- No
- ISOFIX
- Yes
Comfort & tech4
- Sunroof
- Not fitted
- Cruise control
- Yes
- Connected car tech
- Yes
- Touchscreen
- 7 inch
Crash test
Adult occupant
4/5
Child occupant
4/5
Tested by Global NCAP. A rating applies to the specific body and safety kit tested — it is not automatically true of every trim.
Check your dealer quote
Use the manufacturer price as a reference, then compare two itemised quotes for the same trim, colour and model year. We do not yet have transaction data to label a negotiated price “fair”.
- Vehicle & statutory charges
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- Insurance & optional items
- Compare equivalent insurance cover. Ask for accessories, service packs and extended warranties as separate optional lines.
- Discounts & finance
- Get the discount and its conditions in writing. Compare the total loan repayment, fees and down payment, not just the monthly instalment.
- For an electric SUV
- Check whether the price includes the battery, charger and installation. A battery subscription or separate battery loan is an additional ownership cost.
Editorial overview
Nothing else at the price will do what a 4x4 Thar does off a road. As a daily car it is loud, thirsty and cramped in the back, and the three-door version has almost no boot. Buy it because you want it, not because it is sensible — and buy the diesel 4x4 manual.
Editorial buying guidance, not a road-test report. Confirm trim-specific equipment before deciding.
— Deepak Kushwaha, 3 Sept 2026
Pros and cons
Reasons to consider it
- 219 mm of ground clearance, a part-time 4x4 with low range, and approach and departure angles nothing else at the price can match.
- Removable roof options make it the only convertible-ish car sold in India at this money.
- The 2.2 diesel is durable and has a real service network behind it.
- Resale is extraordinary — Thars hold value better than almost anything in India.
Things to weigh up
- 90 litres of boot in the three-door. A weekly grocery run is a genuine problem.
- Two airbags on every trim and no ISOFIX on the base — indefensible in 2026.
- Cabin noise at 100 km/h is high enough to make conversation an effort.
- The RWD 1.5 diesel drops the one feature people buy a Thar for.
Worth knowing before you sign
- The 4x4 is part-time with a low range. Leaving it engaged on tarmac will damage the transfer case.
Alternatives to consider
Every alternative here comes with the specific condition under which it is the better buy. A list of rivals without that is a list of links.
Mahindra Thar — common questions
What is the price of the Mahindra Thar?
SUVDekho lists the Mahindra Thar from ₹12,49,000 to ₹17,09,000 ex-showroom, across 5 listed variants. Confirm the current price for your exact trim before booking.
How many seats does the Mahindra Thar have?
The listed Mahindra Thar variants have 4 seats, depending on the trim.
What is the mileage of the Mahindra Thar?
Catalogue figures for the Mahindra Thar: LX 1.5 Diesel MT RWD (Diesel): 15.20 kmpl; test cycle: MIDC. LX 2.0 Petrol AT 4WD (Petrol): 12.40 kmpl; test cycle: MIDC. These are claimed figures, not real-world results. Different fuels and test cycles are not directly comparable.
What is the boot space of the Mahindra Thar?
The largest boot figure in our Mahindra Thar listings is 90 litres. Check the seating configuration and measurement method for the exact variant; these are not established by this figure alone.
What is the ground clearance of the Mahindra Thar?
The highest ground-clearance figure in our Mahindra Thar variant catalogue is 219 mm. Load condition and version must be checked before comparing it with another vehicle.
What engine does the Mahindra Thar have?
The Mahindra Thar LX 2.0 Petrol AT 4WD is listed at 150 bhp with a 1997 cc engine (petrol). This is the highest power figure among the variants listed here; other versions may differ.
What safety rating is listed for the Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar is listed with 4 stars for adult occupant protection under Global NCAP, and comes with up to 2 airbags. Check the test year and tested version before applying this rating to a particular trim.
How many variants does the Mahindra Thar have?
SUVDekho currently lists 5 priced Mahindra Thar variants, from the LX 1.5 Diesel MT RWD to the LX 2.2 Diesel AT 4WD. This may not cover the complete manufacturer range.