Mahindra Thar Roxx Launched at Rs 12.99 Lakh – Everything To Know

The 5-door iteration of the Mahindra Thar has been launched with an enticing starting price.

The Mahindra Thar Roxx has been launched in India with a starting price of an attractive Rs 12.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The Indian auto giant was testing the 5-door Thar for a long time. In fact, it took the SUV across various terrains in our country to ensure that the vehicle is able to perform greatly in every scenario. Hence, we have received the spy images of the test mule from Himalayas, mountain trails, deserts and well-paved highways. The test drives will start from September 14, the bookings will open from October 3 and the deliveries will commence from this Dussehra. Let us take a look at the details of everything we know about the Mahindra Thar Roxx.

Mahindra Thar Roxx Launched – Specs

In terms of powertrains, the Mahindra Thar Roxx will offer multiple options. These include a 2.2-litre turbo petrol engine in two states of tunes – 152 PS / 330 Nm and 175 PS / 370 Nm. On the other hand, you will also be able to go for the 2.0-litre diesel mill, again, in two versions – 152 PS / 350 Nm and 177 PS / 380 Nm, respectively. The petrol version gets an electric actuated turbo charger, whereas the diesel trim gets a new-gen turbo charger. Performing the transmission duties will either be a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AISIN automatic transmission. It also gets dedicated hardcore 4×4 capabilities, thanks to the Electronic Locking Differential tech, to ensure ease of travel even on challenging terrains.

Other thing it borrows from the Scorpio N will be the Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) shock absorbers with penta-link rear suspension and an independent double wishbone front suspension. The Mahindra Thar Roxx gets a new GLYDE platform which is lightweight (18% lighter) and has high stiffness and frequency. Furthermore, it gets 41.7-degree approach angle, 23.9-degree breakover angle and 36.1-degree departure angles. To further ensure control in challenging terrains, it gets terrain modes, IntelliTurn Assist (ITA) and CrawlSmart features.

Mahindra Thar Roxx – Price

The prices for the 5-door off-roading SUV start at Rs 12.99 lakh for the RWD petrol MT variant. The RWD diesel MT trim has a price tag of Rs 13.99 lakh. Mahindra is naming this MX1 variant. Levelling up to MX3, the RWD petrol AT trim costs Rs 14.99 lakh, while the diesel RWD MT version will retail for Rs 15.99 lakh. Switching to the AX3L series with ADRENOX connected car tech features, the range starts at Rs 16.99 for RWD diesel MT. Going up the ladder, the MX5 RWD diesel MT will cost Rs 16.99 lakh. Then we get the AX5L RWD diesel AT with a price tag of Rs 18.99 lakh. Also, the AX7L RWD diesel MT is available for Rs 18.99 lakh.

Mahindra Thar Roxx Launched – Interior and Features

Mahindra Thar Roxx is much larger than the 3-door Thar, thanks to the platform of Scorpio N. Also, the interior is more feature-rich to pamper the occupants. The black and beige colour theme gives the feeling of sitting inside a luxury car. Furthermore, soft-touch materials on the door panels and dashboard with dual-stitching is something that you find only of high end luxury cars. In fact, the boot space is a cavernous 447 litres (644 litres upto the roof). The top highlights inside the cabin include:

• 10.25-inch Free-Standing Touchscreen Infotainment Display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
• ADRENOX Connect with 80+ Features
• 6-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat
• Ventilated Front Seats
• Large Panoramic Sunroof
• 9-Speaker Harman Kardon Music System
• Soft-Touch Dashboard with Dual-Stitching
• Level 2 ADAS
• 360-Degree Camera
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Differential Lock
• Physical Toggle Switches to Control HVAC
• Stylish Alloy Wheels
• Redesigned Front Grille
• LED Headlamps with integrated LED DRLs
• ABS with EBD
• Electronic Stability Control
• Hill Descent Control

Mahindra Thar Roxx – Safety

The Mahindra Thar Roxx has been designed to ensure a superior crash performance. The company has worked hard to develop the SUV in such a way that it load transfer during crashes keep the passengers in the safest environments possible. The Thar Roxx even gets Level 2 ADAS from the AX3L trim. In fact, there are 35+ standard safety features on offer including:

• 6 Airbags
• 3-point seatbelt for all seats
• Seatbelt reminders for all seats
• Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch for child safety
• ISOFIX child seat mounts
• Seatbelt adjustment for the front row
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Auto Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Smart Pilot Assist (SPA)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
• Traffic Signal Recognition (TSR)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)

Mahindra Thar Roxx Launched – Exterior Design

On the outside, the Indian automobile giant has made conscious efforts to distinguish it from the 3-door model. The first route to achieve that is the redesigned front grille. The vertical slats are now intercepted by horizontal elements. Apart from that, the round LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs indicate the modern era. The LED lights on the chunky fender and the clamshell bonnet ensures that the Thar retains its retro demeanour. The bumper comes in a dual-tone them with black on the sides and grey in between.

The extreme edges of the bumper even holds fog lamps. On the sides, one gets to greet the new and elegant alloy wheels, side steps to enhance the ingress and egress characteristics, a triangular section behind second row window and colossal wheel arches with black cladding. Finally, the rear section bears a lot of resemblance with the 3-door iteration with compact LED taillamps and the bootlid-mounted spare wheel. All in all, there will be substantial distinctions to set it apart from the regular Thar in addition to the sheer extended wheelbase.

Our View

Mahindra has changed the game with the more practical iteration of the most successful off-roading SUV in the country with attractive prices. At present, the process of ingress and egress for the passengers is quite cumbersome. However, with the addition of a door for the second row occupants, practicality is greatly enhanced. Apart from that, the legroom and the boot capacity have grown significantly due to the extended length and wheelbase. We shall keep an eye out for how well the customers respond to it.

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