The Thar 5-door will officially be called the Mahindra Thar Roxx when it is revealed this Independence day. The 5-door SUV is among 2024’s most highly anticipated new launches and has been under development for over two years now. Despite its niche, the regular Thar 3-door has been a huge success story for Mahindra, and its 5-door version will only diversify that appeal with more practicality while still retaining its off-roading DNA. Here, we answer some of the most popular queries you may have about the upcoming Thar Roxx.
When is Mahindra launching the Thar Roxx?
Keeping its tradition of revealing or launching vehicles on Independence Day, Mahindra will reveal prices for the Thar Roxx on August 15. Official bookings are expected to commence on the same day, although some dealers have been accepting pre-bookings.
What engine options will be on offer with the Thar Roxx?
Sources tell us that one of the engine options on the Thar Roxx SUV will be Mahindra’s mHawk Gen2 diesel unit. The displacement will continue to be 2.2 litres, with expected power outputs of 150hp and 350Nm for the entry-level model, and 172hp and 370Nm for the higher variant.
The petrol variants will get the same 2.0-litre turbo engine that is seen on the Scorpio N and XUV700. Like the diesel variant, the Thar Roxx petrol will also get two power outputs: likely to be 160hp and 330Nm for the entry-level model, and 175hp and 380Nm for the higher variants.
How will the Thar Roxx differ from the regular Thar?
The Thar Roxx will have a longer wheelbase, which means that the ladder-frame chassis will be more closely related to that of the Scorpio N’s. It will also likely carry over the Scorpio N’s more sophisticated suspension setup, including the frequency-dependent dampers, allowing for better on-road manners.
In terms of styling, the Roxx’s grille gets a new double-stacked six-slot design, instead of the seven-slot one seen on the 3-door Thar. The circular headlamps continue, but with LED projector lamps and new C-shaped DRLs.
Will the Thar Roxx be better equipped than the regular Thar?
Yes, it will pack a bunch of additional features, including a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, LED projector headlamps, a 360-degree camera, push-button start, front and rear centre armrests, leatherette seat upholstery, rear AC vents, six airbags instead of two, and even a panoramic sunroof. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and ADAS Level 2 safety suite will also be a part of the mix. The Thar Roxx will also get rear disc brakes compared to just the front disc brakes in the regular Thar.
Will the Thar Roxx be a 7-seater SUV?
Despite the added wheelbase, the Thar 5-door will only be a two-row SUV with a five-seat configuration. The second row will feature a bench seat with a centre armrest as opposed to the two individual seats in the regular Thar. The added length would allow for plenty of boot space, which remains a limitation on the regular Thar.
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