Will get 1.5-litre diesel engine in RWD configuration
23 May '24•Autocar India Team
Thar 5 door diesel
Our dealer sources tell us the Thar 5-door will use the 1.5-litre diesel engine from Thar 3-door RWD as an entry-level powerplant in the line-up.
23 May '24•Autocar India Team
Thar 5 door diesel
The 1.5-litre diesel engine on the Thar 3-door churns out 117hp and 300Nm torque. It is yet to be seen if the engine will be offered in the same state of tune.
23 May '24•Autocar India Team
Thar 5 door diesel
This entry-level engine with 2WD will help Mahindra position the Thar 5-door squarely against mid-size SUVs like the Creta, Seltos and Grand Vitara.
23 May '24•Autocar India Team
Thar 5 door diesel
Thar 5 door 1.5 diesel will also serve as a 5-seat, more rugged alternative to Scorpio. Higher variants will use 175hp, 2.2 diesel and 203hp, 2.0 turbo-petrol powertrains.
23 May '24•Autocar India Team
Thar 5 door diesel
Mahindra dealers have started accepting unofficial bookings for the upcoming Thar 5-door ahead of its launch for a token amount of Rs Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000.
23 May '24•Autocar India Team
Thar 5 door diesel
The Thar 5-door will be launched in India in the coming months, and will likely carry a slightly higher price point compared to the Scorpio N.