The Mahindra Thar Roxx has been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 12.99 lakh and going up to Rs 20.49 lakh for the top-spec AX7L 4x2. The brand says that the prices for the 4x4 variants will be announced before October 2. Naturally, the question arises as to how much bigger the 5-door version is, compared to the 3-door Thar, and whether it is more capable off-road. We’ve compared the two models on paper to find out.
Thar Roxx vs Thar 3-door: size, off-road capability
| Thar Roxx vs Thar 3-door: Dimensions & off-road capability | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thar Roxx | Thar 3-door | |
| Length (mm) | 4428 | 3985 |
| Width (mm) | 1870 | 1820 |
| Height (mm) | 1923 | 1844-1855 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2850 | 2450 |
| Water wading (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| Approach angle (degree) | 41.3 | 41.2 |
| Departure angle (degree) | 36.1 | 36 |
| Ramp over (degree) | 23.6 | 26.2 |
| Alloy wheels (inch) | 19 | 18 |
The Thar Roxx is significantly larger on every metric: 443mm longer overall, 50mm wider, up to 79mm taller, and has a 400mm longer wheelbase. These increases should translate to more interior space in the Roxx 5-door, that accommodates five passengers.
Thar Roxx vs Thar 3-door: what else is different
Mahindra claims it has made the Roxx more convenient and practical, as it gets a 447-litre boot, rear AC vents and the side footstep height, which has been lowered by 41mm. Also, the 3-door's hydraulic steering system has been replaced with an electronic one. As we reported earlier, top-spec variants get a large panoramic sunroof, while mid-spec trims have a single-pane sunroof. Our report on Roxx prices and variants explains exactly which features are available with each trim.
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Mahindra Thar Roxx launched at Rs 12.99 lakh