2021 Mahindra Thar review, road test

This second-gen Thar is far more polished than its predecessor. But how is it to live with? We find out.

Published on Apr 18, 2021 03:10:00 PM

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By Saumil Shah

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Tech Specs
EnginePetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Fuel Type / PropulsionPetrolDieselDiesel
Engine InstallationFront, longitudinalFront, longitudinalFront, longitudinal
Type4-cyl, turbo-petrol4-cyl, turbo-diesel4-cyl, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)1997cc2184cc2184cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)83/92.25mm84/98.5mm84/98.5mm
Compression Ratio9.5:116:116:1
Valve Train4 valves per cyl4 valves per cyl4 valves per cyl
Max Power (hp @ rpm)150hp at 5000rpm130hp at 3750rpm130hp at 3750rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)320Nm at 1500-3000rpm300Nm at 1600-2800rpm300Nm at 1600-2800rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)86.4hp per tonne73.2hp per tonne72.9hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)184.4Nm per tonne169.1Nm per tonne168.2Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)75.1hp per litre59.5hp per litre59.5hp per litre
TransmissionPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Drive LayoutFour-wheel driveFour-wheel driveFour-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeAutomaticManualAutomatic
No of Gears666
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.60/9.3253.96/8.4773.60/9.325
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm2.09/16.0632.21/15.1912.09/16.063
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.488/22.5611.422/23.6091.488/22.561
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.00/33.5721.00/33.5721.00/33.572
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.687/48.8670.799/42.0170.687/48.867
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.58/57.8820.716/46.8880.58/57.882
Final Drive Ratio4.3:14.3:14.3:1
BrakingPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)26.38m, 2.31s26.38m, 2.31s26.38m, 2.31s
EfficiencyPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
City (kpl)7kpl12kpl11.3kpl
Highway (kpl)9.3kpl12.6kpl11.5kpl
Tank size (lts)57 litres57 litres57 litres
AccelerationPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.47s0.35s0.55s
0 - 20 kph (sec)1.02s1.51s1.14s
0 - 30 kph (sec)1.57s2.27s1.84s
0 - 40 kph (sec)2.27s3.17s2.88s
0 - 50 kph (sec)3.32s4.17s3.99s
0 - 60 kph (sec)4.31s5.54s5.27s
0 - 70 kph (sec)5.47s7.12s6.92s
0 - 80 kph (sec)7.06s8.75s8.63s
0 - 90 kph (sec)8.53s10.99s10.85s
0 - 100 kph (sec)10.20s13.36s13.52s
0 - 110 kph (sec)12.50s16.02s16.51s
0 - 120 kph (sec)15.13s19.90s20.30s
0 - 130 kph (sec)18.29s24.19s26.71s
0 - 140 kph (sec)22.20s29.78s-
1/4 mile (sec)16.89s18.60s18.50s
20-80kph (sec)6.19s10.28s7.39s
40-100kph (sec)7.77s13.69s10.58s
Max speeds in gearPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
1st (kph @rpm)51kph 5500rpm40kph 4800rpm44kph 4900rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)88kph 5500rpm72kph 4800rpm76kph 4800rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)99kph 4500rpm110kph 4800rpm87kph 4000rpm
4th (kph @rpm)141kph 4300rpm147kph 4500rpm125kph 3800rpm
5th (kph @rpm)159kph 3300rpm158kph 3800rpm158kph 3250rpm
6th (kph @rpm)162kph 2800rpm158kph 3400rpm158kph 2700rpm
Noise LevelPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Idle (dB)49.6dB44.9dB46dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)58.8dB60dB59.5dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)70.1dB77.1dB76.6dB
50 kph AC off (dB)62.3dB62.1dB63.5dB
80 kph AC off (dB)68.8dB68.4dB72dB
BodyPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
ConstructionThree-door SUV, ladder-frameThree-door SUV, ladder-frameThree-door SUV, ladder-frame
Weight (kg)1735kg1774kg1783kg
Front Tyre255/65 R18255/65 R18255/65 R18
Rear Tyre255/65 R18255/65 R18255/65 R18
SuspensionPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
FrontIndependent, double wishbone, coil springsIndependent, double wishbone, coil springsIndependent, double wishbone, coil springs
RearNon-Independent, multi-link rigid axle, coil sprinNon-Independent, multi-link rigid axle, coil sprinNon-Independent, multi-link rigid axle, coil sprin
SteeringPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
TypeRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power assistHydraulicHydraulicHydraulic
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)11.8m11.8m11.8m
BrakesPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
FrontDiscDiscDisc
RearDrumDrumDrum
DimensionsPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Length3985mm3985mm3985mm
Width (mm)1855mm1855mm1855mm
Height1855mm1855mm1855mm
Wheel base2450mm2450mm2450mm
Front Track (mm)1520mm1520mm1520mm
Rear Track (mm)1520mm1520mm1520mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)1430mm1430mm1430mm
Ground Clearance (mm)226mm226mm226mm

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