In this latest video clip, the 5-Door Mahindra Thar has been spied yet again. It is about to make its way into our market pretty soon. The competition in the hardcore affordable off-roading SUV segment is at an all-time high. This is particularly true after the recent arrival of the 5-door Maruti Jimny. Prior to that, Thar was the undisputed segment leader for years. People are getting more and more excited about adventure activities in the last few years. Vehicles like the Thar and Jimny allow people to go to far-flung areas without any worries. Let us take a look at the details of the Thar with a long wheelbase.
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5-Door Mahindra Thar Spied
This post comes from tharreleted on Instagram. It captures someone driving on the highway and recording an interesting sight. This Insta handle keeps posting content around Mahindra Thar. On this occasion, the 5-door version of the iconic SUV is being tested on the highway. It is under heavy camouflage. Still, we are able to clearly recognize its silhouette. The man who captured this video remains behind the vehicle for a while. He/She was able to get the video clips from various angles. Almost all the exterior elements are borrowed from the regular Thar. This includes LED taillamps, boot lid-mounted spare wheel and more. The side profile captures the extra set of doors and extended length.
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Specs
We expect the 5-door Mahindra Thar to carry the same engine options as the existing model. This means a choice between two engines – a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel and a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol. The turbo-diesel engine makes a peak power of 130 hp and a torque of 320 Nm, while the turbo-petrol engine offers 150 hp and 320 Nm. You can pair both engines with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox, which also has a low-range transfer case. Moreover, the vehicle has a special centre differential that locks in mechanically, allowing it to be set in a 4×4 arrangement. The ex-showroom prices range from Rs 10.54 lakh to Rs 16.78 lakh. The 5-door version will command a slight premium over these prices.
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What We Think
We are excited to see this niche segment expand. People are taking off-roading adventures seriously. As a result, the demand for vehicles like the Mahindra Thar, Force Gurkha and Maruti Jimny is at an all-time high. Until now, the Thar dominated the segment since its inception. However, it was not practical in terms of cabin space. But with the 5-door version on the anvil, that issue will be resolved. It might still remain a 4-seater, but there will be plenty of space for the second row, as well as the luggage compartment. Let us wait and see how things pan out with the upcoming Thar.
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