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Last Updated on: 18 Sep 2026
Mahindra Thar (2025-2026) LXT 1.5 Diesel MT 4x2
₹10.32 - ₹18.00 Lakh
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The Mahindra Thar (2025-2026) LXT 1.5 Diesel MT 4x2 variant is priced at ₹12.99 lakh. The LXT 1.5 Diesel MT 4x2 variant offers key features like . Explore complete specifications, and features below.
Mahindra Thar (2025-2026) LXT 1.5 Diesel MT 4x2 specifications
Engine & Transmission
Engine Type | Turbocharged |
Engine Displacement | 1497 cc |
Number of Cylinders | 4 |
Engine Installation | Front |
Fuel Type/ Propulsion | Diesel |
Gearbox Type | Manual |
Number of Gears | 6 |
Drive Layout | Rear Wheel Drive |
Lockable Differential/s | Yes |
Max Engine Power | 119 hp at 3500 rpm |
Max Engine Torque | 300 Nm at 1750 - 2500 rpm |
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Supply System | Common Rail |
Emission Standard | Bharat Stage VI |
Terrain Modes | No |
Auto Start/Stop | No |
Official Fuel Economy | 15.2 kmpl |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres |
User Reported Mileage | 13.85 kmpl |
Suspension & Steering
Front Suspension Type | Independent, Double Wishbone |
Front Springs | Coil Springs |
Rear Suspension Type | Independent, Multi-link |
Rear Springs | Coil Springs |
Damper Control | No |
Ride Height Adjust | No |
Type of Power Assist | Hydraulic |
Steering Adjust type | Manual |
Steering Adjust | Tilt |
4 Wheel Steer | No |
Turning Radius | 5.9 m |
Front Brakes | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Wheel Size | 18 inches |
Front Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 |
Rear Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 |
Wheels | Alloys |
Spare Wheel | Full Size |
Dimensions
Length | 3985 mm |
Width | 1820 mm |
Height | 1855 mm |
Wheelbase | 2450 mm |
Ground Clearance | 226 mm |
Chassis Type | Ladder Frame |
Doors | 3 |
Mahindra Thar (2025-2026) LXT 1.5 Diesel MT 4x2 features
Comfort
| Power Windows | Front |
| Cooled Glovebox | |
| Powered Tailgate | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | |
| Foldable Seatback Table | |
| Bottle Holder in Doors |
Safety
| Crash Test Rating | 4 |
| Day Night Interior Mirror | Manual |
| Airbags | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking (AEB) | |
| Road Departure Mitigation System | |
| Driver Airbag |
Exterior
| Body Coloured Bumpers | |
| Welcome and Goodbye Animation | |
| LED headlamps | |
| LED taillights | |
| Antenna | |
| ORVM turn indicators |
Interior
| Speedometer | Analog |
| Tachometer | Analog |
| Trip Meter | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | |
| Average Speed | |
| Distance to Empty |
Entertainment
| Audio System | |
| Branded Music System | |
| Speakers | 4 |
| CD Player | |
| Front USB port | Type C |
| USB Input |
Connected Car Features
| Location Based Services | |
| Geo Fence | |
| Vehicle Tracking Via App | |
| Over the air (OTA) updates | |
| Alexa Compatibility | |
| Find My Car |
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With the Thar facelift around the corner, curious what existing Thar owners actually want Mahindra to improve. Ride comfort, rear-seat space, features or something else? The basic formula already works, so what would make the facelift feel meaningful?
Please suggest an SUV for me with an annual running of around 8,000- 10,000 km, mostly on highways and mountain terrain such as Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. A manual diesel is my priority, along with safety. I have a family of two, and my budget is Rs. 10-15 lakh.
For your 8,000- 10,000 km annual running and frequent highway and mountain trips, the XUV 3XO diesel manual remains the first choice. This Mahindra car has compact dimensions that are useful on narrow mountain roads, while the diesel has plenty of low-end torque for climbs and rough terrain. It also offers strong safety credentials and is much easier to live with as an everyday car.If your Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir trips involve genuinely challenging terrain and you want a more capable off-roader, the Thar 3-door is the more specialised choice. The 2.2-litre diesel with 4WD offers a proper low-range transfer case, making it far more capable off-road than the 3XO.However, the Thar is less practical for everyday use. It is a four-seater, has limited boot space, and the rear seats are less convenient to access. The 3XO is therefore the better all-rounder, while the Thar makes sense if off-road capability is a major priority.
Ladakh trips are becoming almost a rite of passage for every Thar and Scorpio N owner now. Is this actually good for those roads long term?
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