Mahindra Thar Roxx vs rivals: dimensions, specs and prices compared

We compare it with the Gurkha 5-door, Jimny and Scorpio N to see how it stacks up on paper.

Published On Aug 18, 2024 08:00:00 AM

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The Mahindra Thar Roxx is the newest SUV to expand the niche of rugged off-roaders in the market. Yes, the two additional rear doors and a better-appointed interior make it a lot more practical than the 3-door Thar, but at its core, the Thar Roxx remains a true blue off-roader. The most direct rival to the new Thar Roxx would be the Force Gurkha 5-door, though the smaller Maruti Suzuki Jimny is also a worthy competitor. Here, we are taking a look at how it stacks up against its rivals, including its own stable mate, the Scorpio N, which is also a ladder-frame 4x4 rugged SUV.

Mahindra Thar Roxx vs rivals: dimensions

Mahindra Thar Roxx vs rivals: dimensions
Model	Thar Roxx	Gurkha 5-door	Jimny	Scorpio N
Length	4428mm	4390mm	3985mm	4662mm
Width	1870mm	1865mm	1645mm	1917mm
Height	1923mm	2095mm	1720mm	1857mm
Wheelbase	2850mm	2825mm	2590mm	2750mm
Wheel size	Up to 19inch	18inch	15inch	Up to 18inch

As you can see in the table above, the Scorpio N is the longest and widest SUV here, while the Gurkha 5-door is the tallest. The Thar Roxx stands out with its wheelbase, which is a full 100mm longer than that of the Scorpio N. The Thar Roxx also gets the largest wheels of up to 19 inches, while lower variants make do with 18-inch units. The Jimny is, of course, a lot smaller than the rest, crucially measuring just under 4 metres to slot into the sub-compact segment.

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Mahindra Thar Roxx vs rivals: powertrain, specs

Mahindra Thar Roxx vs rivals: powertrain, specs
Model	Thar Roxx	Gurkha 5-door	Jimny	Scorpio N
Fuel	Petrol/Diesel	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol/Diesel
Engine type	2.0 4cyls turbo/2.2 4cyls	2.6 4cyls	1.5 4cyls, NA	2.0 4cyls turbo/2.2 4cyls
Power	162hp/177hp (P) / 152hp/175hp (D)	140hp	105hp	203hp (P) / 132hp/175hp (D)
Torque	330Nm/380Nm (P) / 330Nm/370Nm (D)	320Nm	134Nm	300Nm (P) / 370Nm/400Nm (D)
Gearbox	RWD/4WD	4WD	4WD	RWD/4WD
Drive layout	6MT/6AT	5MT	5MT/4AT	6MT/6AT

Sharing the same engines, the Thar Roxx and the Scorpio N are the only ones to be offered with both petrol and diesel fuel options; the Gurkha is diesel-only while the Jimny is petrol-only.

The Thar Roxx petrol comes in two states of tune – 162hp/330N for the manual and 177hp/380Nm for the automatic – but it’s the Scorpio N that’s the most powerful at 203hp, irrespective of manual or automatic, using the same 2.0-litre engine. The Thar Roxx petrol, however, is a lot more powerful than the Jimny that uses a smaller, naturally-aspirated petrol engine. The Roxx’s petrol engine also offers the highest torque of the lot.

The diesel too is offered in two states of tune: 152hp for the RWD variants and 175hp for the 4x4 variants. This means the power figures are on par with the higher-spec diesel engine in the Scorpio N, although it delivers more torque. Mahindra also offers this engine in a lower 132hp state of tune on the entry-level trims of the Scorpio N. In its diesel-AT guise, the Scorpio N offers the most torque. The Gurkha 5-door, despite having the largest diesel engine in this company, has the least power and torque outputs.

Coming to their drive layouts, the Jimny and Gurkha are strict 4x4s, while both the Thar Roxx and Scorpio N can be had in either RWD or 4WD guise with their diesel engines; the petrol variants are RWD only. On the gearbox front, the Gurkha misses out on an automatic gearbox, while the Jimny only gets a 4-speed unit for its automatic.

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Mahindra Thar Roxx vs rivals: off-road stats

Mahindra Thar Roxx vs rivals: off-road stats
Model	Thar Roxx	Gurkha 5-door	Jimny	Scorpio N
Approach angle	41.7 degree	39 degrees	36 degrees	NA
Departure angle	36.1 degree	37 degrees	46 degrees	NA
Ramp over angle	23.9 degree	28 degrees	24 degrees	NA
Ground clearance	NA	233mm	210mm	187mm
Water wading	650mm	700 mm	310mm	500mm

Coming to their off-road stats, the Thar Roxx has the best approach angle, while the Jimny has the best departure angle. The Gurkha 5-door, meanwhile, has the best ramp over angle. Unfortunately, Mahindra hasn’t yet revealed the ground clearance of the Thar Roxx, but the 3-door Thar’s 226mm ground clearance could serve as a reference point. Still, it’s the Gurkha 5-door that sits the highest at 233mm. In terms of water wading capacity, again, it’s the Gurkha that edges ahead of the rest. Mahindra also doesn’t provide the exact approach/departure/ramp over angles for the Scorpio N, although its unlikely to be better than the other off-roaders.

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Mahindra Thar Roxx vs rivals: price

Mahindra Thar Roxx vs rivals: price
Model	Thar Roxx	Gurkha 5-door	Jimny	Scorpio N
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 12.99 lakh – Rs 22.49 lakh	Rs 18.0 lakh	Rs 12.74 lakh – Rs 14.79 lakh	Rs 13.85 lakh – Rs 24.54 lakh

Crucially, the Thar Roxx slots below the Scorpio N in Mahindra’s line-up, and hence, the former has slightly lower pricing. The Jimny is understandably the most affordable of the lot, while the Gurkha, available in a single variant, slots right in the middle of this pack.

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