Will get 1.5-litre diesel engine in RWD configuration
Thar 5 door diesel
Our dealer sources tell us the Thar 5-door will use the 1.5-litre diesel engine from Thar 3-door RWD as an entry-level powerplant in the line-up.
Thar 5 door diesel
The 1.5-litre diesel engine on the Thar 3-door churns out 117hp and 300Nm torque. It is yet to be seen if the engine will be offered in the same state of tune.
Thar 5 door diesel
This entry-level engine with 2WD will help Mahindra position the Thar 5-door squarely against mid-size SUVs like the Creta, Seltos and Grand Vitara.
Thar 5 door diesel
Thar 5 door 1.5 diesel will also serve as a 5-seat, more rugged alternative to Scorpio. Higher variants will use 175hp, 2.2 diesel and 203hp, 2.0 turbo-petrol powertrains.
Thar 5 door diesel
Mahindra dealers have started accepting unofficial bookings for the upcoming Thar 5-door ahead of its launch for a token amount of Rs Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000.
Thar 5 door diesel
The Thar 5-door will be launched in India in the coming months, and will likely carry a slightly higher price point compared to the Scorpio N.