Mahindra is set to introduce a mechanical update to the Thar Roxx. The brand’s off-road SUV will get a suspension upgrade from its 3-door counterpart, which is expected to improve overall ride quality. Previously, the 3-door Thar received mechanical updates within a year of its 2025 facelift being announced. Similar mechanically oriented updates will now make their way to the Thar Roxx.
- Thar Roxx to get Mahindra's DAVINCI dampers.
- Expected to enable better low-speed bump absorption.
- Likely to retain current model's powertrain lineup.
Which suspension upgrade will the Thar Roxx get?
The Thar Roxx will get Mahindra’s DAVINCI damping technology. The tech debuted on the XUV 7XO in January this year and was also introduced recently on the Thar OG. Currently, the Thar Roxx gets a double-wishbone suspension at the front and a Pentalink suspension with a Watts linkage at the rear. Frequency-dependent damping (FDD) is present on both the front and rear suspension setups.
What are DaVinci dampers?
DaVinci dampers use a specialised piston valve (called DCx) fitted with thin, differently shaped metal discs. These discs bend based on fluid pressure to control how hydraulic oil flows inside the damper. While they work on the same basic principle as Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD)—adjusting stiffness depending on road bumps—DaVinci dampers cover a wider range of frequencies allowing engineers to tune accordingly to high and low frequencies.
Here is how Mahindra uses this tech across its SUVs:
XUV 7XO: Completely replaced its older FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping) setup with DaVinci dampers.
Thar OG: Uses a hybrid setup where both DCx valve (DaVinci) and Ride Refine RC1 valve (FDD) work in one unit.
Thar Roxx: Expected to borrow the Thar OG dual setup, using DCx valves to manage low-frequency body movements and Ride Refine RC1 valves to soak up high-frequency road bumps.
How will it benefit the Thar Roxx?
The DaVinci dampers are likely to improve the Roxx’s ride quality by absorbing low-speed bumps better as we found in our Thar OG review. Additionally, the ride is unlikely to feel as unsettled as the current model when the SUV goes over a sharp road bump. This upgrade is expected to make the Thar Roxx more comfortable to use as an everyday car in the city.
What other updates are expected on the Thar Roxx?
The updated Thar Roxx was recently spied with partial camouflage at a dealership yard. Though it retains the boxy, upright silhouette of the model currently on sale, the test mule was spotted with alloy wheels from the Thar OG. Things inside are expected to remain largely unchanged, albeit with new upholstery and trim materials.
Powertrain options for the Thar Roxx are expected to carry over with the update. This includes a 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine in two states of tune — 162hp, 330Nm and 177hp, 380Nm — and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine in two states of tune — 152hp, 330Nm and 175hp, 400Nm. The Thar Roxx gets a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout as standard, while a 4x4 layout is offered exclusively with the diesel engines.
When the Thar OG arrived, Mahindra had bumped up the power output of certain powertrains. Whether the Thar Roxx’s powertrains get this treatment is yet to be known.
Expect the updates to make the Thar Roxx pricier than the current model’s price tag of Rs 12.52 lakh to Rs 23.52 lakh. A launch timeline is yet to be confirmed by Mahindra. The SUV rivals the likes of the Force Gurkha 5-door and serves as an off-road alternative to soft-road mid-size SUVs.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.