Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Thar 3-door: Dimensions comparison

The 5-door Thar should be as capable off-road as the 3-door version, based on its specifications.

Published On Aug 17, 2024 07:30:00 AM

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The Mahindra Thar Roxx has been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 12.99 lakh and going up to Rs 20.49 lakh for the top-spec AX7L 4x2. The brand says that the prices for the 4x4 variants will be announced before October 2. Naturally, the question arises as to how much bigger the 5-door version is, compared to the 3-door Thar, and whether it is more capable off-road. We’ve compared the two models on paper to find out.

Thar Roxx vs Thar 3-door: size, off-road capability

Thar Roxx vs Thar 3-door: Dimensions & off-road capability
	Thar Roxx	Thar 3-door
Length (mm)	4428	3985
Width (mm)	1870	1820
Height (mm)	1923	1844-1855
Wheelbase (mm)	2850	2450
Water wading (mm)	650	650
Approach angle (degree)	41.3	41.2
Departure angle (degree)	36.1	36
Ramp over (degree)	23.6	26.2
Alloy wheels (inch)	19	18

The Thar Roxx is significantly larger on every metric: 443mm longer overall, 50mm wider, up to 79mm taller, and has a 400mm longer wheelbase. These increases should translate to more interior space in the Roxx 5-door, that accommodates five passengers.

Interestingly, the Roxx is expected to be as capable, if not more, when off-roading, as the 3-door. The 5-door maintains similar water wading depth, approach, and departure angles. However, the ramp-over angle has increased thanks to the longer wheelbase, which means there will be a lower likelihood of see-sawing on a rough patch.

Thar Roxx vs Thar 3-door: what else is different

Mahindra claims it has made the Roxx more convenient and practical, as it gets a 447-litre boot, rear AC vents and the side footstep height, which has been lowered by 41mm. Also, the 3-door's hydraulic steering system has been replaced with an electronic one. As we reported earlier, top-spec variants get a large panoramic sunroof, while mid-spec trims have a single-pane sunroof. Our report on Roxx prices and variants explains exactly which features are available with each trim.

In addition, the Thar 3-door gets a 1.5-litre diesel engine along with a petrol 4x4 model, neither of which are available with the Thar Roxx.

Also see:

Mahindra Thar Roxx launched at Rs 12.99 lakh

Mahindra Thar Roxx: Your questions answered

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