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Mahindra Thar prices hiked by Rs 20,000

Base variant stays at Rs 9.99 lakh.
1 min read22 Jan '26
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Mahindra has revised prices of the Thar in India, with the lifestyle SUV getting a hike of Rs 20,000 across most variants. The price of the base AXT 2WD remains unchanged at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). All other variants are now more expensive by Rs 20,000. The hike is effective immediately.

  1. Available in AXT and LXT trims
  2. Offered with 2WD and 4WD options
  3. Three engine options on offer

Mahindra Thar: New price range

Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 17.19 lakh 

Mahindra Thar ex-showroom price (Rs, lakh)
Variant
New Price
Old Price
Difference
AXT Diesel 2WD
9.99
9.99
0.00
LXT Diesel 2WD MT
12.39
12.19
0.20
LXT Petrol 2WD AT
14.19
13.99
0.20
LXT Petrol 4WD MT
14.89
14.69
0.20
LXT Diesel 4WD MT
15.69
15.49
0.20
LXT Petrol 4WD AT
16.45
16.25
0.20
LXT Diesel 4WD AT
17.19
16.99
0.20

With this revision, the top-spec Thar now costs Rs 17.19 lakh, while the base AXT Diesel 2WD continues at Rs 9.99 lakh.

The Thar received a facelift in 2025 and continues to offer the same engine options - a 119hp 1.5-litre diesel offered with a manual only, a 152hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 132hp 2.2-litre diesel, both available with manual and automatic gearbox options. 4WD is optional with the petrol engine, while it is standard with the 2.2-litre diesel.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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