It isn’t every day that a Lamborghini owner might be interested in something like a Mahindra Thar but let us make an exception today.
In this video, you can witness something quite rare in that a Lamborghini owner checks out a Mahindra Thar. Thar is one of the most desirable off-roading SUVs for a whole bunch of the population. It has been an iconic affordable off-roader in our market for ages and boasts of some pretty rugged hardware equipment. Resembling the legendary Jeep Wrangler, many people buy it to match the off-roading capability of the Wrangler at almost 1/5th its price.
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Lamborghini Owner Checks Out Mahindra Thar
Thar has been out for a while now but it was about to launch at the time of this video. Hence, the craze and curiosity about the details of the SUV were immense. That could possibly be the reason for such desperate looks and curiosity among everyone. The YouTuber is seen giving us a walkaround of the new Thar when a Lamborghini stops nearby to see the SUV. The sportscar owner is heard saying that he could add the new Mahindra Thar to his range of collection. Now, the Thar in a fleet of luxury cars would be quite something. Another last-gen Thar owner expresses his undying love for Thar and compared it to the passion people have for the Royal Enfield Bullet.
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Specs
The Thar comes with 2 engine options, a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, and a 2-litre turbo-petrol. The oil-burner makes 130 PS/320 Nm of peak figures while the petrol makes 150 PS/320 Nm of max figures. Transmission options for both the powertrains are a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic with a low range box. You also get a transfer case and a mechanically locking centre differential. As far as the off-roading trips go, you are covered on all fronts in a Mahindra Thar. The prices of the Thar range between Rs 13.53 lakh and Rs 16.03 lakh, ex-showroom. The only direct rival is the Force Gurkha which has also recently received a new-gen upgrade.
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Fast-forwarding to over 1 and a half years of the launch, the Thar has been posting consistent monthly sales even now and there is a waiting period for some versions of the Thar in some cities. Now, the people have been eagerly waiting for the 5-door version of the Thar. That would be a much more practical choice for a lot of people.
