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Mahindra Thar OG

SUV · Diesel

152 PS
Power
330 Nm
Torque

Variant

15 variants
Ex-showroom · LXT 2.2 Diesel MT 4WD ₹16.43 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • The original 3-door Thar is a genuine Indian icon, still on sale in its own right alongside the newer 5-door Thar Roxx, not replaced by it.
  • Real body-on-frame construction and proper low-range 4WD make it a genuinely capable off-roader, not just a lifestyle look.
  • A 2026 facelift brought Roxx-derived styling and a larger touchscreen without losing the compact 3-door proportions that make it distinct from the Roxx.

Worth knowing

  • Just two proper doors and a snug rear bench mean real practicality trade-offs against its own 5-door Roxx sibling.
  • A firm, truck-like ride and real off-road-tuned suspension make it noticeably less comfortable than a crossover on broken city roads.
  • Boot space behind the rear seats is minimal, this is a vehicle you pack light for, not a family road-trip hauler.

Performance

LXT 2.2 Diesel MT 4WD
152PS
330Nm
0-100 km/h10.2 sec (2.0L Petrol AT)
Top speed155 km/h
Drive4WD
GearboxManual

Engine options

Diesel
Diesel 119 PS 300 Nm
Petrol 162 PS 330 Nm
No mileage figure published yet. We add it once the maker certifies one.

2.0L mStallion TGDi turbo-petrol · 57-litre tank

Safety

Not tested in this form; the previous-generation Thar scored 4 stars (Global NCAP 2020)

2 airbags Tyre pressure monitor Stability control ISOFIX

Space

Boot600 L
Seats
Ground clearance226 mm

Price

LXT 2.2 Diesel MT 4WD
₹16.43 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹19.24 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹27,596 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cabin & tech

Mahindra Thar OG, interior
  • Touchscreen7.0-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System with Off-Road…
  • Driver displayAnalogue Twin-Pod Dials with 3.5-inch Color TFT…
  • Audio6-Speaker Roof-Mounted Splash-Proof Audio System
  • Climate controlManual Air Conditioning with Heating & Dust Filter
  • Phone mirroringApple CarPlay & Android Auto

Photos

8 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 8 colours

Dimensions

2,450 mm3,985 mm1,920 mm
Length3,985 mm
Width1,820 mm
Height1,920 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm
Kerb weight1,750 kg - 1,780 kg

The Spec'd real-world audit

Warranty
Standard Mahindra India warranty, extendable
Safety
Not tested in this form; the previous-generation Thar scored 4 stars (Global NCAP 2020)
2 airbags

Vehicle Details

Variant / Trim AXT / LXT / ZXT (2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol / 2.2L mHawk diesel / 1.5L D117 diesel)
Body Type Iconic 3-Door 4x4 Off-Road SUV
Seating Capacity 4 Seats (2+2 Individual Rear Seats)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type Diesel / Petrol
Displacement 1,997 cc (2.0L Turbo Petrol) / 2,184 cc (2.2L mHawk Diesel) / 1,497 cc (1.5L D117 Diesel RWD)
Engine Config 2.0L mStallion TGDi turbo-petrol (162 PS and 330 Nm) / 2.2L mHawk diesel (152 PS and 330 Nm) / 1.5L D117 diesel (119 PS and 300 Nm, rear-wheel drive only)
Max Power 119 kW (162 PS) 2.0L turbo-petrol / 111.9 kW (152 PS) 2.2L diesel / 87.2 kW (119 PS) 1.5L diesel
Max Torque 330 Nm (2.0L turbo-petrol) / 330 Nm (2.2L diesel) / 300 Nm (1.5L diesel)
Drivetrain Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4 with High/Low Range Transfer Case + Mechanical Locking Rear Differential (MLD by Eaton) + Brake Locking Differential (BLD) / or RWD
0-100 10.2 sec (2.0L Petrol AT) / 12.0 sec (2.2L Diesel)
Top Speed 155 km/h
Mileage Not published yet: Mahindra had not released ARAI figures for the Thar OG at launch

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (Aisin Torque Converter with Sequential Shift)
Gears 6
Paddles No
Hybrid None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes Disc (Front 303 mm)
Rear Brakes Drum (Rear 282 mm)
Front Suspension Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Live Rear Axle with Coil Springs & Panhard Rod
Wheel Type 18-inch Deep Silver Alloy Wheels (LX) / 16-inch Steel Wheels (AX Opt)
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 Tubeless All-Terrain Radial (Ceat Czar A/T)
Spare Wheel Tailgate-Mounted Full Size 18-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel with Cover

Dimensions & Capacities

Length 3,985 mm (Sub-4m length)
Width 1,820 mm (1,855 mm on LX)
Height 1,920 mm (Hard Top)
Wheelbase 2,450 mm
Ground Clearance 226 mm (Class-leading unladen clearance; Approach Angle: 41.8°, Departure Angle: 36.8°, Ramp Breakover: 27°, Water Wading Depth: 650 mm)
Kerb Weight 1,750 kg - 1,780 kg
Boot Space Limited Boot Space behind rear seats (expands to 600 Litres with 50:50 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank 57 Litres
Turning Radius 5.4 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating Not tested in this form. The previous-generation Thar scored 4 stars for adults and 4 for children from Global NCAP (2020). Its five-door sibling, the Thar Roxx, scored 5 stars from Bharat NCAP in 2024.
Airbags Dual front airbags standard; six airbags (Mahindra HPTS) on top ZXT combinations
ESP/TC Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD, Brake Locking Differential)
ADAS None
Camera Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines (Accessory) + Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with Tyre Direction Monitor in MID)
ISOFIX Yes (Rear 2 individual seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen 7.0-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System with Off-Road Telemetry (Pitch, Roll, Steering Angle, G-Force, Power/Torque Dials, Compass)
Digital Cluster Analogue Twin-Pod Dials with 3.5-inch Color TFT Multi-Information Display
CarPlay/Android Auto Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Connected Tech Mahindra BlueSense App with Vehicle Status, Location Tracking, Trip Summary
Audio System 6-Speaker Roof-Mounted Splash-Proof Audio System (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters in Roof - Safe for Water Wading)
Sunroof None (Factory Fitted Molded Hard Top / Manual Convertible Soft-Top / Fixed Soft Top Options)
Seat Features Washable Water-Resistant Fabric Seats with Drain Plugs in Floor (Cabin can be washed with water hose) + 6-Way Driver Seat with Lumbar Support
Climate Control Manual Air Conditioning with Heating & Dust Filter
Wireless Charger No (Fast USB-A Ports & 12V Sockets)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights Round Retro Halogen Headlamps with Follow-Me-Home Function
Tail Lights Full LED Square Tail Lamps in Rear Fenders
Fog/DRLs Front Bumper-Mounted Round Fog Lamps, Heavy-Duty Front Tow Hooks, Removable Doors & Tool Kit

Source Notes / Discrepancies

Source Notes Updated for the Thar OG (launched 22 Sep 2026) from Mahindra India: engines and outputs, the 15 variants and prices, and the 8 colours. Dimensions, interior and some equipment rows below describe the previous-generation Thar and are still to be re-checked against Mahindra figures.

Colours & Warranty

Colours Available Artemis Silver, Jeans Blue, Tango Red, Galaxy Grey, Battleship Grey, Everest White, Stealth Black, Deep Forest
Standard Warranty 3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,50,000 km via Mahindra Shield)
Service Interval 12 Months / 10,000 km

Every variant

15 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Manual · RWD₹10.32 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹12.99 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹13.99 Lakh
Automatic · RWD₹14.77 Lakh
Manual · 4WD₹15.6 Lakh
Best valueManual · 4WD₹16.43 Lakh
Automatic · RWD₹16.49 Lakh
Automatic · 4WD₹17.23 Lakh
Automatic · 4WD₹17.99 Lakh
Automatic · RWD₹16.09 Lakh
Manual · 4WD₹16.6 Lakh
Automatic · RWD₹17.49 Lakh
Manual · 4WD₹17.49 Lakh
Automatic · 4WD₹17.75 Lakh
Automatic · 4WD₹18.99 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax, insurance, and mandatory accessories for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Mahindra Thar OG: quick answers

Mahindra Thar OG price in India starts at ₹10.32 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹12.12 Lakh on-road in New Delhi. Our pick for value is the LXT 2.2 Diesel MT 4WD.

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What is the on-road price of the Mahindra Thar OG?

For the AXT 1.5 Diesel MT RWD, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹12.12 Lakh in New Delhi, with road tax, insurance and FASTag included. Elsewhere: Mumbai ₹12.28 Lakh, Pune ₹12.28 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹12.65 Lakh, Chennai ₹12.77 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹12.79 Lakh.

Which Mahindra Thar OG version is the best value?

Our pick is the LXT 2.2 Diesel MT 4WD, at ₹16.43 Lakh ex-showroom. Over the version below it, it adds 2.2L mHawk diesel, 6-speed manual, 4x4.

What is the Mahindra Thar OG's crash test rating?

Not tested in this form; the previous-generation Thar scored 4 stars (Global NCAP 2020). It comes with 2 airbags.

What are the Mahindra Thar OG's main rivals?

The Renault Duster, Honda Elevate and Skoda Kushaq. See it side by side with the Renault Duster.

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