A newly spotted test mule of the upcoming Mahindra Thar 3-door facelift previews the off-roader’s revised front end. While the Thar 3-door received a nip and tuck with some feature additions in October 2025, this upcoming facelift looks to be more comprehensive in scope. A launch timeline is currently unknown, but expect the Thar 3-door facelift to command a slight premium over the current model, which is priced from Rs 10.32 lakh to Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Mahindra Thar 3-door facelift exterior updates
Previous test mule sightings of the facelifted Thar 3-door hinted at an all-new grille that heavily resembles the double-stacked 6-slat one of the Thar Roxx. This test mule, however, has a different 5-slot grille with a small horizontal intrusion on the right side, possibly to accommodate a badge. The discrepancy in grille designs is unclear, with one likely explanation being that the Thar 3-door facelift will be sold in different editions with unique grilles. Aside from the grille, new 5-spoke alloy wheels can also be spotted on the test mule.
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Mahindra Thar 3-door facelift powertrain updates
Under the bonnet, the facelifted Thar 3-door is expected to retain the current model’s 119hp 1.5-litre diesel, 132hp 2.2-litre diesel and 152hp 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine options. All engines get a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard, with the 2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre turbo-petrol ones additionally offering a 6-speed torque-converter automatic. 4x4 can be equipped with those two engines as well, while the 1.5-litre diesel comes with 4x2 (RWD) only. As we reported exclusively last April, an electric power steering system is also expected to replace the current hydraulic setup.
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