Mahindra has lined up several new launches for 2024, but possibly the most important is the 5-door Thar. Mahindra now seems to have a name for the upcoming SUV – seven of them to be precise. One of the names trademarked is the Thar Armada, reviving an old nameplate from the brand's portfolio.
- Expected to share engines with 3-door Thar
- Will have more features, including a sunroof
- Will debut by mid-2024
Mahindra trademarks 7 new names for 5-door Thar
The seven names that Mahindra has trademarked are as follows: Armada, Cult, Rex, Roxx, Savannah, Gladius and Centurion. These will be used as a suffix to ‘Thar’ to denote the larger, 5-door body style. Of these, it’s only the Armada that has a recall value, while all others are completely new names.
Mahindra 5-door Thar: what do we know so far?
Mahindra intends to expand the appeal of the Thar with the 5-door version, aimed at those seeking a tough, go-anywhere SUV but with added comfort and practicality – just as Maruti Suzuki did with the Jimny 5-door. Its longer wheelbase is expected to aid space in the second row and boot.
Camouflaged test mules have also hinted at a slightly altered design to set it apart from its 3-door sibling, and it will get more features on the inside, including a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen and a sunroof. Under the hood, it is likely to retain the current 2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre petrol engines, mated to the same 6-speed manual and auto gearboxes.
The 5-door Thar is expected to debut sometime around mid-2024, and is expected to be priced considerably higher than the regular Thar, likely in the Rs 16 lakh-20 lakh (ex-showroom) range.
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