Mahindra Thar User Reviews

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Brand: Mahindra

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The 2026 Mahindra Thar engine options comprise 1.5-litre diesel, 2-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel. While a manual gearbox is standard, 4WD and automatic transmission options are available with the latter two versions only.

The Mahindra Thar is a compact SUV that has the following dimensions and specifications:

Length	3,985mm
Width	1,855mm
Height	1,850mm
Wheelbase	2,450mm
Ground clearance	226mm
Approach angle	41.2 degrees
Departure angle	36 degrees
Rampover angle	26.2 degrees
Water wading depth	650mm
Fuel tank capacity	45 litres (1.5D), 57 litres (2P, 2.2D)

Questions you may find useful

•18h

If both were priced identically, Jimny 5-door or Thar 3-door, which would actually make more sense for daily city use over the occasional weekend off-road trip.

•2d

Paddle shifters on the Thar Roxx sound exciting on paper, but in actual city traffic I've used them maybe twice since delivery.

•1w

Drove my Thar through actual mud for the first time yesterday.

•2w

Hi, I want to buy a Thar, but I’m confused about whether I should buy a new RWD 3-door Thar or a used 4x4 Thar, probably a 2022-2023 model. I live in Pune, Maharashtra, and my main purpose will be camping a few times a month, along with some off-roading nearby. Highway travel would account for at least 80% of my usage, but I also don’t want to get stuck while off-roading. Please suggest which would be the better option.

•2w

Go for a used 2022-2023 Thar 4x4. Your usage is 80% highway, but you also plan camping trips and some off-road trails near Pune. The RWD Thar is a good lifestyle SUV, and while it can handle most slippery situations, the added security of the 4x4 system is always a boon, especially for a vehicle like the Thar. On loose surfaces, steep inclines or wet trails, the RWD can get stuck far more easily than a 4x4. The 4x4 Thar offers low-range capability and proper off-road capability so that you can explore confidently. On the highway, the 4x4 Thar is not significantly different from the RWD in terms of comfort or cruising ability. A well-maintained 2022-2023 Thar 4x4 will still have warranty coverage, and Mahindra's diesel and petrol engines are proven. The Thar is a rugged, simple SUV, so buying used is a sensible way to get the full capability without paying the new car premium. The RWD Thar is only worth considering if your usage is strictly urban and highway. For your mix of highway, camping and off-road, the 4x4 is the right tool.

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•5w

Which offers better driving comfort—the Thar Roxx or the Scorpio N? Is it worth waiting for the Scorpio N facelift? Also, which engine is better for these SUVs: petrol or diesel?