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Mahindra Thar Convertible Top variants discontinued

The Mahindra Thar line-up has shrunk, as bookings for 8 variants have been stopped.
2 min read25 Apr '25
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Mahindra Thar Convertible Top showroom

The Mahindra Thar range in India has been significantly trimmed, with several variants discontinued. Mahindra has discontinued the Thar Convertible Top variants, the AX 4WD variants, and the Earth Edition variants.

  1. The total number of Mahindra Thar variants is now 9
  2. The Mahindra Thar price range remains between Rs 11.50 lakh and 17.62 lakh
  3. The Mahindra Thar facelift to launch in 2026

2025 Mahindra Thar variant line-up

Mahindra Thar AX now available only with 1.5-litre diesel

Mahindra Thar variant-wise prices (ex-showroom, India)
Price (in Rs, lakh)Status
1.5D AX(O) RWD Hard Top
11.50On sale
1.5D LX RWD Hard Top
12.99On sale
2.0P LX 2WD Hard Top
14.25On sale
2.0P AX(O) 4WD Convertible
14.49Discontinued
2.2D AX(O) 4WD Convertible
14.99Discontinued
2.2D AX(O) 4WD Hard Top
15.15Discontinued
2.0P LX 4WD Hard Top
15.20On sale
2.0P LX Earth Edition 4WD
15.40Discontinued
2.2D LX 4WD Hard Top OD*
15.70On sale
2.2D LX 4WD Convertible
15.90Discontinued
2.2D LX 4WD Hard Top
15.95On sale
2.2D LX Earth Edition 4WD
16.15Discontinued
2.0P LX AT 4WD Convertible
16.65Discontinued
2.0P LX AT 4WD Hard Top
16.80On sale
2.0P LX AT Earth Edition 4WD
17.00Discontinued
2.2D LX AT 4WD Hard Top OD
17.15On sale
2.2D LX AT 4WD Convertible
17.29Discontinued
2.2D LX AT 4WD Hard Top
17.62On sale
2.2D LX AT Earth Edition 4WD
17.60Discontinued

The Mahindra Thar was previously available in a total of 19 variants. However, with the removal of the Convertible Top variants, AX 4WD variants, and Earth Edition variants, that number has now been reduced to 9. This variant rejig also means that the entry-level AX trim will only be available in RWD form, paired with the 1.5-litre diesel engine. It should be noted that despite the removal of select variants, the Mahindra Thar’s overall price range remains unchanged. It continues to be priced from Rs 11.50 lakh, with prices for the top-spec 2.2-litre diesel LX AT 4WD topping out at Rs 17.62 lakh.

Mahindra Thar facelift launch in 2026

To borrow design elements and features from Thar Roxx

As we recently reported, Mahindra has begun working on the Thar facelift (codenamed W515). The mid-cycle refresh will adopt a design similar to that of the Thar Roxx and borrow some features, such as the larger infotainment touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster and a sunroof on hard-top variants. No mechanical updates are expected when it launches in 2026.

All prices, ex-showroom, India

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