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Honda Elevate vs Mahindra Thar OG

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Honda Elevate
Mahindra Thar OG

Honda

Elevate

From ₹11.81 Lakh

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Mahindra

Thar OG

From ₹10.32 Lakh

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Honda ElevateV CVT · ₹13.43 Lakh
Mahindra Thar OGLXT 2.0 Petrol AT RWD · ₹14.77 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Elevate: ₹13.43 Lakh (ahead) Thar OG: ₹14.77 Lakh Elevate ₹1.34 lakh cheaper
Airbags Elevate: Up to 6 airbags (ahead) Thar OG: 2 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage Elevate: 16.92 kmpl Thar OG: Not published Claimed
Power Elevate: 120.65 PS Thar OG: 162 PS (ahead) Torque 145 vs 330 Nm
Boot Elevate: 458 litres Thar OG: 600 litres (ahead) Length 4,312 vs 3,985 mm
Versions Elevate: 9 Thar OG: 15 (ahead) Only Thar OG: diesel, manual

Pick the Elevate for the lower price and more airbags.

Pick the Thar OG for more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹13.43 Lakh
₹14.77 Lakh
On-road in
₹15.28 Lakh
₹16.75 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹25,679 a month
₹28,148 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
120.65 PS
162 PS
Torque
145 Nm
330 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic (CVT)
Automatic
Mileage
16.92 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size SUV
Iconic 3-Door 4x4 Off-Road SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
4 Seats (2+2 Individual Rear Seats)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel / Petrol
Displacement
1,498 cc (1.5L)
1,997 cc (2.0L Turbo Petrol) / 2,184 cc (2.2L mHawk Diesel) / 1,497 cc (1.5L D117 Diesel RWD)
Engine Config
1.5L i-VTEC DOHC 4-Cylinder 16V Petrol with VTC
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)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
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
10.8 sec (MT) / 11.4 sec (CVT)
10.2 sec (2.0L Petrol AT) / 12.0 sec (2.2L Diesel)
Top Speed
185 km/h
155 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (7-Speed Stepped CVT)
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (Aisin Torque Converter with Sequential Shift)
Gears
6 / 7-step CVT
6
Paddles
Yes (7-Speed Paddle Shifters on CVT)
No
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Disc (Front 303 mm)
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Drum (Rear 282 mm)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Multi-Link Live Rear Axle with Coil Springs & Panhard Rod
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
18-inch Deep Silver Alloy Wheels (LX) / 16-inch Steel Wheels (AX Opt)
Tyre Size
215/57 R17 Tubeless Radial
255/65 R18 Tubeless All-Terrain Radial (Ceat Czar A/T)
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate-Mounted Full Size 18-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel with Cover

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,312 mm
3,985 mm (Sub-4m length)
Width
1,790 mm
1,820 mm (1,855 mm on LX)
Height
1,650 mm
1,920 mm (Hard Top)
Wheelbase
2,650 mm
2,450 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm (Highest ground clearance in segment)
226 mm (Class-leading unladen clearance; Approach Angle: 41.8°, Departure Angle: 36.8°, Ramp Breakover: 27°, Water Wading Depth: 650 mm)
Kerb Weight
1,206 kg - 1,258 kg
1,750 kg - 1,780 kg
Boot Space
458 Litres (Largest boot space in segment)
Limited Boot Space behind rear seats (expands to 600 Litres with 50:50 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
40 Litres
57 Litres
Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.4 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Japan-market version sold as the WR-V scored 5 stars from JNCAP (2024).
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
6 Airbags Standard on top trims (Dual front, side, curtain)
Dual front airbags standard; six airbags (Mahindra HPTS) on top ZXT combinations
ESP/TC
Yes (Vehicle Stability Assist VSA, Hill Start Assist HSA, ABS with EBD, Emergency Stop Signal)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD, Brake Locking Differential)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Honda Sensing: Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS, Adaptive Cruise Control ACC, Lane Keeping Assist LKAS, Road Departure Mitigation RDM, Auto High Beam AHB, Lead Car Departure Notification)
None
Camera
Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines + Honda LaneWatch Blind Spot Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines (Accessory) + Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with Tyre Direction Monitor in MID)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with top tether)
Yes (Rear 2 individual seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch High-Definition Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio with Optical Bonding
7.0-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System with Off-Road Telemetry (Pitch, Roll, Steering Angle, G-Force, Power/Torque Dials, Compass)
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch High-Definition Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Display Cluster
Analogue Twin-Pod Dials with 3.5-inch Color TFT Multi-Information Display
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Connected Tech
Honda Connect with 37+ Features, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-conditioning & Geo-fencing
Mahindra BlueSense App with Vehicle Status, Location Tracking, Trip Summary
Audio System
8-Speaker Premium Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters)
6-Speaker Roof-Mounted Splash-Proof Audio System (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters in Roof - Safe for Water Wading)
Sunroof
Electric One-Touch Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
None (Factory Fitted Molded Hard Top / Manual Convertible Soft-Top / Fixed Soft Top Options)
Seat Features
Plush Leatherette Seats with 8-Way Manual Adjustment & Segment-Leading Knee Room
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
Automatic Climate Control with Max Cool Mode & Rear AC Vents
Manual Air Conditioning with Heating & Dust Filter
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)
No (Fast USB-A Ports & 12V Sockets)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Projector Headlamps with Integrated LED DRLs & Turn Indicators
Round Retro Halogen Headlamps with Follow-Me-Home Function
Tail Lights
Connected Full LED Tail Lamps with Dual LED Light Guides
Full LED Square Tail Lamps in Rear Fenders
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps with Chrome Accents & Skid Plates
Front Bumper-Mounted Round Fog Lamps, Heavy-Duty Front Tow Hooks, Removable Doors & Tool Kit

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km or 10-Year Anytime 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
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
9 versions
15 versions
Price range
₹11.81 Lakh – ₹16.78 Lakh
₹10.32 Lakh – ₹18.99 Lakh
Colours
13 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

SV MT₹11.81 Lakh LXT 2.0 Petrol MT 4WD₹15.6 Lakh Thar OG ₹3.79 lakh more

Petrol, automatic

V CVT₹13.43 Lakh LXT 2.0 Petrol AT RWD₹14.77 Lakh Thar OG ₹1.34 lakh more

Only the Thar OG sells a diesel, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹10.32 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Elevate V CVT against Thar OG LXT 2.0 Petrol AT RWD

CityElevateThar OGGap
Mumbai₹15.55 Lakh₹17.05 LakhElevate ₹1.50 lakh less
Pune₹15.55 Lakh₹17.05 LakhElevate ₹1.50 lakh less
New Delhi₹15.28 Lakh₹16.75 LakhElevate ₹1.47 lakh less
Bengaluru₹16.29 Lakh₹17.85 LakhElevate ₹1.56 lakh less
Chennai₹16.43 Lakh₹18.01 LakhElevate ₹1.58 lakh less
Hyderabad₹16.46 Lakh₹18.04 LakhElevate ₹1.58 lakh less
Kolkata₹15.28 Lakh₹16.75 LakhElevate ₹1.47 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Elevate or the Thar OG?

The Elevate, by ₹1.34 lakh on the versions compared here: Elevate V CVT at ₹13.43 Lakh against Thar OG LXT 2.0 Petrol AT RWD at ₹14.77 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹15.28 Lakh against ₹16.75 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Elevate: not tested in this form; the Japan-market version sold as the WR-V scored 5 stars (JNCAP 2024). The Thar OG: not tested in this form; the previous-generation Thar scored 4 stars (Global NCAP 2020). The Elevate has up to 6 airbags and the Thar OG 2 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Elevate V CVT makes 120.65 PS and 145 Nm and the Thar OG LXT 2.0 Petrol AT RWD makes 162 PS and 330 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Elevate is 327 mm longer. Boot space is 458 litres in the Elevate and 600 litres in the Thar OG.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹25,679 a month for the Elevate and ₹28,148 for the Thar OG, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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