The new Mahindra Thar facelift will now get more premium features than before like a 10.25-inch touchscreen, auto climate control and Harman Kardon sound system. The Thar Roxx-inspired design and updated interiors make it even more attractive. The old powerful engine options will remain the same and will be available in both 2WD and 4WD. The facelift version is now ready to create a new stir in the segment by becoming even more advanced, stylish and feature-loaded.
Mahindra Thar is one of the most popular lifestyle SUVs in India, and now the company is preparing to introduce it in a new facelift avatar. This SUV has been in the market for the last five years and is giving tough competition to vehicles like Force Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny. Now that Mahindra recently launched the Thar Roxx, inspired by the same, many advanced features can be seen in the facelift version of Thar.
Big changes will be seen in the interiors
The biggest changes in the Thar facelift include its new interior. It will now get a new 10.25-inch free-standing touchscreen infotainment system, which will support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This will give a much better experience than the old 7-inch unit of Thar.
Apart from this, automatic climate control has also been added to the SUV. The steering wheel is the same as found in Thar Roxx and Scorpio N. The instrument cluster can also be fully digital, which will further improve the driving experience.
New look in exterior design
According to recent spy shots, the Thar facelift will get a new front grille, which will be a vertical slat design like the Thar Roxx. LED projector headlamps and C-shaped DRLs will make it even more stylish.
The bumper, fog lamps and turn indicators will also be similar to the Roxx version. The wheel size is likely to be 18-inch, while the Roxx gets 19-inch alloy wheels.
No change in engine option
There is very little chance of mechanical changes in the Mahindra Thar facelift. Three engine options will be available in this SUV as before. The first is a 1.5 liter diesel engine, which generates 117 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque. The second is a 2.0 liter turbo petrol engine, which is capable of delivering maximum power of 150 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. The third option is a 2.2 liter diesel engine, which generates 130 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque.
All these engine options will get the option of 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox. Also, customers will be able to choose rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) system as per their need. This powertrain setup will keep the Thar firmly established in the segment again.
Will some premium features of Thar Roxx also be included?
Mahindra Thar Roxx variants already have many premium and modern features, which can also be included in the Thar facelift. These include a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with AdrenoX technology, which supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Apart from this, features like Harman Kardon premium sound system, wireless charging facility, electronic parking brake and auto hold function are also present in Roxx. Thar Roxx also has modern safety features like 6 airbags and level-2 ADAS in terms of safety. Also, technology like 360-degree camera also makes it more user-friendly.
Some of these key features can also be included in the Mahindra Thar facelift, which will make this SUV feel more premium than before and its price may also increase slightly.
Launch timeline and other updates
The facelift model of Mahindra Thar can be launched in India by late 2025 or early 2026. It will be introduced under Mahindra’s new strategy, which will also include facelift models of XUV700 and new Bolero Neo.
Both the XUV700 facelift and Thar facelift models have been seen several times during testing and the company is expected to introduce them in the festive season.
Conclusion
The facelift avatar of Mahindra Thar will be very much liked by those customers who are looking for a powerful and advanced features SUV. Many premium features and new design of Thar Roxx can make this vehicle the king of the segment again.
