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Which 2025 Mahindra Thar facelift variant should you consider buying?

The recently launched Mahindra Thar facelift brings in new features and minor exterior changes.
3 min read3 Oct '25
Glenn Noronha
Which Mahindra Thar facelift variant should you consider buying?

Mahindra has officially launched the Thar facelift and brought subtle updates to the exterior and interior. Along with this, new features have been added into the mix. Some of these changes come from its 5-door sibling, the Thar Roxx

Mahindra Thar variant-wise pricing 

Starts from Rs 9.99 lakh onward ex-showroom 

2025 Mahindra Thar facelift variant-wise prices (Rs, lakh)
1.5 diesel2.0 petrol2.2 diesel
AXT RWD9.99--
LXT RWD12.99--
LXT RWD AT-13.99-
LXT 4WD-14.6915.49
LXT 4WD AT-16.2516.99

Mahindra Thar facelift engine and gearbox options

Comes turbo-petrol and turbo-diesel powertrains 

The Mahindra Thar facelift comes with a set of turbo-petrol and turbo-diesel powertrains. The mStallion T-GDi turbo petrol is a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder unit producing 152hp and 300Nm of torque with a 6-speed manual transmission while the 6-speed automatic gets a slight bump at 320Nm.

Meanwhile, the diesel comes in two states of tune. The mHawk 130 is a 2.2-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder unit producing 132hp while the D117 is a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder unit producing 119hp. Both engines come with 300Nm of torque. The 2.2 diesel engine comes with both 6MT and 6AT options while the 1.5 diesel engine is 6MT only.

Talking about variant wise engines availability, the 2.0 petrol engine is only available in the top-end LXT variant with MT/AT options. 4WD is available in both transmission options while the petrol-RWD is AT only. In terms of diesels, the 1.5 diesel comes with the base AXT and top LXT variants with manual transmission and RWD only. While the 2.2 diesel on the other hand comes only in the top-end LXT variant with MT/AT options with 4WD as standard. 

Mahindra Thar variants lineup
Varinats1.5 Diesel2.2 Diesel2.0 Petrol
AXT RWD MTY--
LXT RWD MTY--
LXT RWD AT--Y
LXT 4WD MT-YY
LXT 4WD AT-YY

Y - Available
- Not available

Mahindra Thar facelift features 

Mahindra Thar AXT 

  • LED tail lamps
  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • Rear AC vents 
  • Centre console with sliding armrest 
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Vinyl seat upholstery
  • Grab handles on A-pillar
  • Power windows in front door trims
  • Electronic brake locking differential (RWD)
  • Keyless entry
  • Internally opening fuel lid 
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Dual airbags
  • ESP with roll-over Mitigation
  • Hill Hold & hill descent control
  • ABS with EBD & brake assist
  • Rear defogger

Mahindra Thar LXT 

In addition to AXT 

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Front fog lamps
  • LED DRL's
  • Dual tone bumpers 
  • Moulded side foot steps
  • Fabric seat upholstery
  • Electric driveline disconnect on front axle (4WD)
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen Infotainment system
  • Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
  • 4 speakers + 2 tweeters
  • Rear view camera 
  • Cruise control
  • Electric ORVM Adjust
  • Rear wiper and washer 
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Tyre Direction Monitoring System (TDMS)
  • Dead pedal (AT only)

Which Mahindra Thar variant can you consider? 

For buyers looking for an off-roader on a budget, we recommend the Thar LXT RWD diesel. The Thar LXT is worth the Rs 3 lakh premium over the base AXT variant as it not only comes with more safety features like TPMS, TDMS and a rear view camera, but also feel-good features like an infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, speaker system and cruise control. If your monthly runnning is not a lot, the Thar Petrol LXT RWD AT is the one we'd recommend. For buyers with no budget constraint, the Thar LXT 4WD diesel automatic is the one we'd recommend

All prices ex-showroom, India

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