In a proud moment for Indians and Mahindra Thar fans, the Guinean Ambassador takes a look at the Thar and is completely impressed. Thar is the most successful off-roader in India. It has been enthusiasts’ favourite model to go on adventurous journeys for years now. In its current iteration, the demand is unlike any other off-roader. In fact, in some cities, there are still long waiting times for some variants. That is a testament to the popularity of Thar. Going forward, Mahindra is prepping the launch of the 5-door Thar. It will be the more practical and family-friendly version of this off-road monster. For now, let us take a look at the details of this SUV here.
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Guinean Ambassador Checks Out Mahindra Thar
This post comes from autojournal_india on Instagram. The visuals capture the exact moment when the Guinean Ambassador arrives near the Thar. He is immediately pleasantly surprised by the sheer demeanour of the off-roader. A man is explaining the details of the Thar to the Ambassador. He is clearly overwhelmed by what he witnesses. After experiencing it from the side, he comes around to the back. The owner of the Thar is a mom who travels in it around the world. She showcases the arrangement she has in the boot compartment which allows her to use it as an overlanding vehicle.
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During their interaction, she explains the strengths of Thar. In fact, she calls it the “best SUV of India”. The love she has for the SUV is evident in her voice. Looking at that, the Guinean Ambassador is thoroughly impressed. He feels the body of the SUV and realises just how tough it is. That is the first reaction anyone has while looking at the SUV. All in all, as Indians, it is great to watch the reaction of a prominent personality from outside India on the Thar.
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Specs
The Mahindra Thar presents a selection between two main engine choices – a 2.2-litre turbo diesel and a 2.0-litre turbo petrol. These engines boast impressive power and torque, with the diesel variant producing 130 hp and 320 Nm, while the petrol version provides 150 hp and 320 Nm. Buyers have the flexibility to choose between a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The SUV is equipped with a dedicated 4×4 drivetrain, ensuring its capability to navigate through diverse terrains. For the rear-wheel-drive model, a 1.5-litre diesel engine generates 120 PS and 300 Nm. The pricing for the Mahindra Thar starts at Rs 10.98 lakh for the rear-wheel-drive variant and extends up to Rs 16.94 lakh, ex-showroom, for the top-of-the-line 4×4 model.
| Specs | Mahindra Thar |
| Engine | 2.2L Diesel / 2.0L Turbo Petrol / 1.5L Diesel |
| Power | 130 PS / 150 PS / 120 PS |
| Torque | 320 Nm / 320 Nm / 300 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / 6AT |
| Drivetrain | 4×2 / 4×4 |
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