Mahindra Thar was launched on 21st December 2010. It looks like more typical Jeep style with 4 wheel drive option, ideal for outdoor adventures. This vehicle adorns a look of its predecessors yet promising a high techno performance.The four seater open jeep from Mahindra is truly a symbol of power with its NEF CRDe Turbocharged Intercooled, euro IV engine Fuel Efficiency.

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o Overview:

For those with a passion for the good oldies and yet not willing to be left behind in the contemporary, Mahindra Thar is the perfect mix. With its classic design it still instills pride for the brand loyalist. While the open roof feature has its unique feel giving an out of the world style with stark looks. The desi touch assures its efficiency and guarantee. The rugged Thar is designed to give a hair raising experience. The unconventional style of the Mahindra Thar helps it to come out with flying colors even in the worst of terrains. The four seater open jeep from Mahindra is truly a symbol of power with its NEF CRDe Turbocharged Intercooled, euro IV engine Fuel Efficiency.

o Comfort:

Mahindra Thar has two side doors for front seats and the back seats are kept open with traditional back door like that of any jeep. The doors are not only super strong but further fortified with bolts completing its rough and tough looks. The bold edgy embossed effect on doors shows the lineage of the Thar is from none other than the creation of Mahindra. The rear body is a classic jeep look which is never a bore, for the retro’s and the gen next alike. The open back and the bold skeleton is bigger with stronger pipe clearly a giant leap ahead from the other jeeps. To tame this wild beast the Thar has a tiny foot rester making for a smooth entry and exit.

o Exteriors:

With its heritage looks and contemporary curves it truly showcases great power. The strenuous looks are further enhanced with signature grille and classic headlights. The bold jaw shaped front is something which makes its presence felt every year and the trend is a spreading like wild fire. The wind shield has a raised rectangular shape matching the retro looks. The broad tyres add more muscle to the Jeep. The indicators at the extreme corners are above the lifted area on wheels. The big machine from Mahindra delivers the first class ground clearance. The frame assures all terrain reliability. The rear view mirrors are placed to give a clear back view and without coming in the way of your driving comfort. The bold classic grill engraved name is like feather in the cap.

o Colors Available:

  • Arctic White
  • Toreador Red
  • Mist Silver
  • Fiery Black

o Control:

The robust engine gives a maximum power of 105 hp at 3800 rpm and also a pulsating torque of 247 Nm at 1800-2000 rpm without compromising on the safety. It has amazing tubeless tyres with high traction 6j x 16 wheels that are also low in weight reducing its overall weight. Mahindra Thar comes with a powerful diesel engine with a displacement of 2498cc. The 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox offers a very good mileage of 9.5 kmpl in the city roads and 14 kmpl on the highways. The breaking system is so that it solves its main purpose of a all terrain drive vehicle. The handling of Mahindra Thar needs good expertise as it is built to give a smooth experience on bumpy roads and the basic handling and gear mechanism is absolutely classic. For the adventurous the Thar is the best choice with its herculean strength and raw handling. The off-road vehicle is styled with disc and calliper brakes on front and drum brakes at the rear. This system gives total control on drive even at high speeds or worst of conditions.

o Interiors:

inside gives you extreme comfort but certainly assures decent leg room and arm room. The seats are built in again traditional raw style without laying any stress on luxury; it assures safe yet adventurous drive. The Mahindra Thar has a equally strong steering. The rear seats are front sided and simple in design. Though not extremely cozy on rough roads it still gives minimum jerk and keeps the people on board safe.

o Safety:

Adventure is always synonymous with the Mahindra Thar. But the unsung hero of this adventure devil lies in its deep concern for safety as well. Given the chances of mishaps involved in off road terrains the Thar is given a lasting ladder frame chassis and an on body frame structure for vigour, ruggedness and unmatched shock absorbing capacity.

o Models Available:

Mahindra Thar is available in 2 models in India. They are
  • Mahindra Thar 4X2
  • Mahindra Thar 4X4