How Mahindra Thar 5-door will differ from its 3-door version
What's the story
Mahindra is gearing up to introduce a 5-door version of its popular lifestyle offering, the Thar in the Indian market.
To recall, the homegrown SUV specialist has already confirmed the debut of a more practical version of the off-roader on our shores in 2024.
Once launched, the company expects the new model to be a game-changer. Will it be better than its 3-door sibling?
Context
Why does this story matter?
The Thar is one of Mahindra's bestselling models in India. It has been a most-sought-out car for off-roading enthusiasts on our shores with its capable hardware, a tech-forward cabin, and two powerful engine options.
However, customers have been demanding a five-door version, ever since the arrival of the new-generation model in 2020.
The company is now planning to listen to their requests.
Design
The SUV will feature redesigned bumpers and a vertical-slatted grille
The upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door will retain the overall silhouette of the 3-door model.
The more practical SUV will feature a clamshell bonnet, a vertical-slatted grille, fender-mounted DRLs, circular LED headlamps, redesigned bumpers, silvered skid plates, large electrically-adjustable ORVMs, flared wheel arches with black cladding, and rugged-looking alloy wheels.
It will flaunt squared-out LED taillights and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel at the rear end.
Interiors
It will get a spacious five-seater cabin
The interiors of the upcoming Thar 5-door are under wraps.
We believe that the dashboard of the new model will remain largely identical to the 3-door version.
It will also feature five seats with fabric upholstery, automatic climate control, a semi-digital instrument cluster, and a touchscreen infotainment system with the latest connectivity options.
Passengers' safety will be ensured by multiple airbags and ESC.
Information
It will be offered with two capable engine options
The Mahindra Thar 5-door should remain mechanically unaltered and get a 2.2-liter diesel engine that churns out 128hp/300Nm and a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol unit (147.9hp/320Nm and 147.9hp/300Nm) from the standard model. The mills would be linked to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Pricing
How much will the Mahindra Thar 5-door cost?
Pricing and availability details of the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door variant will be disclosed by the automaker during its launch event possibly in early 2024.
We expect it to carry a premium over the 3-door version, which ranges between Rs. 10.54 lakh for the base AX RWD model and Rs. 16.78 lakh for the range-topping LX Hard Top AT trim level (all prices, ex-showroom).