Mahindra Thar Roxx 5-Door SUV: Top Things You Need To Know

Published: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 15:01 [IST]

Mahindra has launched the Thar Roxx on Independence Day, four years after the second-gen Thar 3-door debuted in India. The new 5-door version has been in development for over two years and is one of the most anticipated launches of 2024.

Despite being a niche product, the Thar 3-door has been a significant success for Mahindra. The Thar Roxx aims to build on this success by offering added practicality and premium features while maintaining its off-roading capabilities.

Thar Roxx: Pricing

The Mahindra Thar Roxx starts at Rs 12.99 lakh for the base MX1 petrol variant and Rs 13.99 lakh for the entry-level diesel variant. Currently, only the prices for the rear-wheel drive variants have been disclosed. Prices for the 4x4 variants will be announced later.

Variant	Petrol-MT	Petrol-AT	Diesel-MT	Diesel-AT
MX1	Rs 12.99L	-	Rs 13.99L	-
MX3	-	Rs 14.99L	Rs 15.99L	Rs 17.49L
AX3 L	-	-	Rs 16.99L	-
MX5	Rs 16.49L	Rs 17.99L	Rs 16.99L	Rs 18.49L
AX5 L	-	-	-	Rs 18.99L
AX7 L		Rs 19.99L	Rs 18.99L	Rs 20.49L

Thar Roxx: Engine Options

The Mahindra Thar Roxx offers two engine options: a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol mStallion and a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, similar to those found in the Thar 3-door, Scorpio-N, and XUV700 but with different power outputs.

The petrol engine produces either 162hp and 330Nm torque with a six-speed manual gearbox or 177hp and 380Nm torque with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The diesel engine generates different outputs depending on the drivetrain: it produces 152hp and 330Nm torque in the rear-wheel-drive variants, while it delivers up to175hp and370Nm torque in the four-wheel-drive versions.

Thar Roxx Vs Thar: Differences

The Thar Roxx boasts a longer wheelbase of400mm compared to the regular Thar, measuring2850mm, which aligns more closely with that of the Scorpio N's ladder-frame chassis.

This model also inherits Scorpio N's advanced suspension system, including frequency-dependent dampers, enhancing its on-road performance. Additionally, it features electric power steering instead of the hydraulic unit found in the three-door version.

Thar Roxx: Features

The Thar Roxx comes packed with a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen display, LED projector headlamps, a 360-degree camera, push-button start, front and rear centre armrests, rear AC vents, six airbags instead of two, bigger 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, and even a panoramic sunroof.

A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and ADAS Level2 safety suite are also included, along with rear disc brakes compared to just front disc brakes in regular Thar SUV.

Thar Roxx: Bharat NCAP Crash Test Rating Awaited

The crash protection on Mahindra's new SUV is significantly improved, according to claims made by Mahindra themselves; however, the Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) score is still awaited as testing continues. The previous generation received an impressive four-star rating from Global NCAP back in2020.