
Last Updated on: 03 Oct 2025
Mahindra Thar
The new Mahindra Thar price in India starts from ₹9.99 lakh, and rises to ₹16.99 lakh (ex-showroom), with 7 variants on offer. The 3-door Thar facelift has a familiar silhouette, but tightens the visual package with a body-coloured grille and a dual-tone front bumper, adds practical interior updates and a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen with an updated off-road suite, while retaining the existing three-engine line-up. The 3-door Mahindra SUV slots under the 5-door Thar Roxx.
The Mahindra Thar mileage is . Just like the pre-facelift model, the new Thar offers 3 engine choices: a 152hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, a 119hp 1.5-litre diesel and a 132hp 2.2-litre diesel, along with their respective gearbox options. A 4WD setup is optional with the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, but it is standard with the 2.2-litre diesel motor. Thar RWD can only be had with the 1.5-litre diesel engine.
The 2025 facelift of the new Thar adds a body-coloured front grille, rear wiper and washer and a rear camera. New exterior colour options – Tango Red (which replaces Red Rage) and Battleship Grey - have been from the Thar Roxx colour palette. The Thar interior has been upgraded with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a new steering wheel, rear AC vents, door-mounted power window switches, individual centre armrests for the front passenger and driver with storage, a grab handle on the A-pillar and a fuel-lid opener button.
Mahindra Thar Highlights
- Thar 4x2 and 4x4 versions are on offer
- 1.5-litre diesel, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, and 2.2-litre diesel engines with respective MT and AT options
- 10.25-inch touchscreen, rear camera added with the facelift
- 16-inch rims and 18-inch alloy wheel options are available
- Available with a hard-top roof only
Mahindra Thar Latest Updates
- Oct 2025: 2025 Mahindra Thar facelift launched at Rs 9.99 lakh
- Jun 2025: Mahindra Thar facelift spied
- Apr 2025: Mahindra Thar convertible top variants discontinued
- Feb 2024: Mahindra Thar Earth Edition launched at Rs 15.4 lakh
- Jan 2023: Mahindra Thar 4x2 launched at Rs 9.99 lakh
- Sep 2022: Mahindra Thar gets minor updates, new logo
- Feb 2021: Mahindra Thar diesel recalled in India
- Nov 2020: Mahindra Thar secures four-star Global NCAP rating
- Oct 2020: Mahindra Thar launched at Rs 9.80 lakh
Mahindra Thar Features and specifications
Mahindra Thar price & variants
The new Mahindra Thar car price starts at ₹9.99 lakh, and goes up to ₹16.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The 4x4 price starts at Rs 14.69 lakh. The Thar is offered in 7 variants, from AXT 1.5 Diesel MT 4x2 to LXT 2.2 Diesel AT 4x4.
The top-spec LXT 2.2 Diesel AT 4x4 Mahindra Thar interior features a blacked-out dashboard, a 10.25-inch central touchscreen with an updated off-road suite, rear AC vents, door-mounted power window switches, grab handles and a fuel-lid opener button near the steering and more.
Mahindra Thar expert review
We like
Ergonomic improvements
Off-road ability
Petrol and diesel powertrains are refined and punchy
We don't like
Luggage space is limited
Access to rear seats
Ride is still bouncy
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Reviewed by: Lenny D'sa
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Mahindra Thar mileage
The Mahindra Thar car mileage is 15.2kpl
Powertrain: 4 cyls, Turbocharged and 4 cyls,Turbocharged
Transmission: Manual, TC
Mileage: 15.2kpl
Fuel type | Displacement | Transmission | Mileage |
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Diesel | 1497 cc | Manual | 15.2kpl |
Petrol | 1997 cc | TC | To be tested |
Petrol | 1997 cc | Manual | To be tested |
Diesel | 2184 cc | TC | To be tested |
Diesel | 2184 cc | Manual | To be tested |
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Mahindra Thar Images
The exterior design of the Mahindra Thar car is simple and purposeful. The new Thar comes with a body coloured grille and a dual-tone bumper at the front. 18-inch wheels and chunky tyres give it the requisite butch look, as do its prominent wheel arches. At the rear, there is a split tailgate that opens in two parts, and the rear view camera is housed inside the tailgate-mounted spare wheel. Browse through our new 3 door Thar image gallery to see its design from every angle. It also provides a closer look at the Thar interior.
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Discover walkarounds, test drives, and reviews to learn about the Mahindra Thar specs, features, off-roading performance, handling and more in our videos section.





Mahindra Thar Colours
Mahindra Thar colours are Aquamarine, Battleship Grey, Blazing Bronze, Deep Forest, Deep Grey, Everest White, Galaxy Grey, Napoli Black, Red Rage, Stealth Black, Tango Red. Buyers can choose any 1 of these 6 colours. All Thar variants come with a contrasting black roof.
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