Mahindra Thar OG vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

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

Mahindra

Thar OG

From ₹10.32 Lakh

Thar OG version

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Mahindra

Thar Roxx

From ₹12.52 Lakh

Thar Roxx version

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Mahindra Thar OGAXT 1.5 Diesel MT RWD · ₹10.32 Lakh

Only differences

Mahindra Thar RoxxMX1 Diesel MT 2WD · ₹14.23 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Thar OG: ₹10.32 Lakh (ahead) Thar Roxx: ₹14.23 Lakh Thar OG ₹3.91 lakh cheaper

Safety Thar OG: Not rated yet Thar Roxx: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP

Mileage Thar OG: Not published Thar Roxx: 15.2 kmpl Claimed

Power Thar OG: 119 PS Thar Roxx: 152–175 PS (ahead) Torque 300 vs 380 Nm

Boot Thar OG: 600 litres Thar Roxx: 644 litres (ahead) Length 3,985 vs 4,428 mm

Versions Thar OG: 15 Thar Roxx: 18 (ahead)

Pick the Thar OG for the lower price.

Pick the Thar Roxx for the 5-star safety rating, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹10.32 Lakh

₹14.23 Lakh

On-road in

₹12.12 Lakh

₹16.52 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹20,367 a month

₹27,757 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Diesel, manual

Power

119 PS

152–175 PS

Torque

300 Nm

380 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

Not published

15.2 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Iconic 3-Door 4x4 Off-Road SUV

5-Door Mid-Size Luxury Off-Road SUV

Seating Capacity

4 Seats (2+2 Individual Rear Seats)

5 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)

1,997 cc (2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol) / 2,184 cc (2.2L mHawk Diesel)

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)

2.0L mStallion Direct-Injection Turbo Petrol (177 PS & 380 Nm) / 2.2L mHawk 4-Cylinder Common Rail Turbo Diesel (175 PS & 370 Nm on 4x4 / 152 PS on RWD)

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

4x4 with 4XPLOR Intelligent Terrain Modes (Snow, Sand, Mud) + Electronic Locking Rear Differential (ELR) + Crawl Smart + Intelli-Turn (reduces turning radius by locking inner wheel) / or RWD

0-100

10.2 sec (2.0L Petrol AT) / 12.0 sec (2.2L Diesel)

9.8 sec (Petrol AT) / 10.4 sec (Diesel 4x4)

Top Speed

155 km/h

175 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (Aisin Torque Converter with Sequential Shift)

6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (Aisin 6-Speed Torque Converter with Sequential Shift)

Gears

Paddles

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Disc (Front 303 mm)

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 303 mm)

Rear Brakes

Drum (Rear 282 mm)

Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 285 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar

Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs & Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) + Hydraulic Rebound Stops (HRS)

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link Live Rear Axle with Coil Springs & Panhard Rod

Watts Linkage 5-Link Rigid Rear Axle with FSD Shock Absorbers & Penta-Link Geometry (Superior Ride Comfort, Eliminates Bounciness)

Wheel Type

18-inch Deep Silver Alloy Wheels (LX) / 16-inch Steel Wheels (AX Opt)

19-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels (AX7L) / 18-inch Alloys

Tyre Size

255/65 R18 Tubeless All-Terrain Radial (Ceat Czar A/T)

255/60 R19 (or 255/65 R18) All-Terrain Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Tailgate-Mounted Full Size 18-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel with Cover

Tailgate-Mounted Full Size 19-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel with Cover

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,985 mm (Sub-4m length)

4,428 mm (+443 mm length over 3-Door)

Width

1,820 mm (1,855 mm on LX)

1,870 mm

Height

1,920 mm (Hard Top)

1,923 mm

Wheelbase

2,450 mm

2,850 mm (+400 mm longer wheelbase for expansive 5-seater cabin)

Ground Clearance

226 mm (Class-leading unladen clearance; Approach Angle: 41.8°, Departure Angle: 36.8°, Ramp Breakover: 27°, Water Wading Depth: 650 mm)

217 mm (Unladen Ground Clearance; Water Wading Depth: 650 mm)

Kerb Weight

1,750 kg - 1,780 kg

1,950 kg - 2,050 kg

Boot Space

Limited Boot Space behind rear seats (expands to 600 Litres with 50:50 flat-folding rear seats)

644 Litres (Massive practical luggage boot, expandable to 1,200 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)

Fuel Tank

57 Litres

Turning Radius

5.4 m

5.3 m (Reduced significantly with Intelli-Turn Inner Wheel Braking Assist)

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.

Bharat NCAP (2024): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.09/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).

Airbags

Dual front airbags standard; six airbags (Mahindra HPTS) on top ZXT combinations

6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)

ESP/TC

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD, Brake Locking Differential)

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with 11 Standard Safety Features: Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold, Brake Disc Wiping)

ADAS

None

Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 10 Autonomous Features: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB for Vehicles/Pedestrians/Cyclists, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition)

Camera

Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines (Accessory) + Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensors

360-Degree Surround View 3D HD Camera with Blind View Monitor in Instrument Cluster & Front/Rear Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with Tyre Direction Monitor in MID)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout for all 5 wheels)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear 2 individual seats with ISOFIX)

Yes (Rear outer 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)

10.25-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Adrenox OS & Wireless Smartphone Mirroring

Digital Cluster

Analogue Twin-Pod Dials with 3.5-inch Color TFT Multi-Information Display

10.25-inch Full Digital Customizable Color Driver Cockpit Display with Full-Screen Google Maps / Navigation Projection

CarPlay/Android Auto

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Mahindra BlueSense App with Vehicle Status, Location Tracking, Trip Summary

Mahindra Adrenox Connected Suite with 80+ Smart Features, Alexa In-Built, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Geo-fencing, Over-The-Air (SOTA) Updates

Audio System

6-Speaker Roof-Mounted Splash-Proof Audio System (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters in Roof - Safe for Water Wading)

Harman Kardon 9-Speaker Audiophile Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Subwoofer with 12-Channel 560W Amplifier & QuantumLogic 3D Surround)

Sunroof

None (Factory Fitted Molded Hard Top / Manual Convertible Soft-Top / Fixed Soft Top Options)

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof ('Skyroof' - Largest in Segment)

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

6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat + Front Row Ventilated Seats in Ivory White Perforated Leatherette + 2-Step Reclining Rear Seats with Center Armrest

Climate Control

Manual Air Conditioning with Heating & Dust Filter

Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Touch-Based Panel, Rear AC Vents & PM2.5 Air Filter

Wireless Charger

No (Fast USB-A Ports & 12V Sockets)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Round Retro Halogen Headlamps with Follow-Me-Home Function

Full Bi-LED Projector Headlamps with Signature C-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

Full LED Square Tail Lamps in Rear Fenders

Full LED Split C-Shaped Tail Lamps with High-Mounted Stop Lamp

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper-Mounted Round Fog Lamps, Heavy-Duty Front Tow Hooks, Removable Doors & Tool Kit

Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Rugged Dual-Tone Grille, Side Steps & Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold

Colours & Warranty

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

Choice

Versions

15 versions

18 versions

Price range

₹10.32 Lakh – ₹18.99 Lakh

₹12.52 Lakh – ₹23.53 Lakh

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

Diesel, manual

AXT 1.5 Diesel MT RWD₹10.32 Lakh MX1 Diesel MT 2WD₹14.23 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹3.91 lakh more

Petrol, automatic

LXT 2.0 Petrol AT RWD₹14.77 Lakh MX3 Petrol AT 2WD₹15.28 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹51,500 more

Petrol, manual

LXT 2.0 Petrol MT 4WD₹15.6 Lakh MX5 Petrol MT 2WD₹16.52 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹92,500 more

Diesel, automatic

LXT 2.2 Diesel AT RWD₹16.49 Lakh MX3 Diesel AT 2WD₹17.82 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹1.33 lakh more

On-road price by city

Thar OG AXT 1.5 Diesel MT RWD against Thar Roxx MX1 Diesel MT 2WD

City	Thar OG	Thar Roxx	Gap
Mumbai	₹12.28 Lakh	₹16.73 Lakh	Thar OG ₹4.46 lakh less
Pune	₹12.28 Lakh	₹16.73 Lakh	Thar OG ₹4.46 lakh less
New Delhi	₹12.12 Lakh	₹16.52 Lakh	Thar OG ₹4.40 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹12.65 Lakh	₹17.22 Lakh	Thar OG ₹4.57 lakh less
Chennai	₹12.77 Lakh	₹17.38 Lakh	Thar OG ₹4.61 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹12.79 Lakh	₹17.41 Lakh	Thar OG ₹4.61 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 Thar OG or the Thar Roxx?

The Thar OG, by ₹3.91 lakh on the versions compared here: Thar OG AXT 1.5 Diesel MT RWD at ₹10.32 Lakh against Thar Roxx MX1 Diesel MT 2WD at ₹14.23 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.12 Lakh against ₹16.52 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Thar OG: not tested in this form; the previous-generation Thar scored 4 stars (Global NCAP 2020). The Thar Roxx: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The Thar OG has 2 airbags and the Thar Roxx 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Thar OG AXT 1.5 Diesel MT RWD makes 119 PS and 300 Nm and the Thar Roxx MX1 Diesel MT 2WD makes 152–175 PS and 380 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Thar Roxx is 443 mm longer. Boot space is 600 litres in the Thar OG and 644 litres in the Thar Roxx.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹20,367 a month for the Thar OG and ₹27,757 for the Thar Roxx, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.