Mahindra Thar: Your favourite Thar is getting an upgrade, a 5-door model to launch in India soon

Mahindra Thar: The Indian automaker intends to release the Mahindra Thar 5-door version for the Indian market in response to the popularity of the 3-door model and it has a lengthy waiting times. This brand-new off-road SUV has been discussed for some time and has lately been sighted in testing. The new footage of the SUV in camouflage operating on a highway shows several information about the new vehicle. The Mahindra Thar appears to be larger in its updated form and appears to have kept the same neo-retro styling cues as the 3-door model.

It should be mentioned that Mahindra Thar competes fiercely with Force Gurkha on the Indian market. According to recent sources, the Force Gurkha's 5-door variant is also being developed and is getting ready to be introduced in India. Furthermore, according to rumours, Maruti Suzuki is also developing the 5-door Jimny for the Indian market to compete with both of these off-roader SUVs.

The major difference

The 5-door test vehicle appears to have a longer wheelbase than the Mahindra Thar's three-door version, and the back has an upright tailgate with an attached spare tyre and rectangular-shaped LED tail lamps. The turn indicators are situated on the broad wheel fenders, and there is plenty of space between the wheels and the wheel arches itself.

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However, other characteristics like upright tall pillars, a front windshield with a slight slope, a flat roofline, rectangular outside rearview mirrors, and hidden roof rails are also present. The presence of rear doors and a longer rear overhang are the two most obvious differences.

Specifications

The 3-door and 5-door versions of the Mahindra Thar will mainly have the same features, includes a few more features that will enhance ownership for those purchasing cars in that price range. Every passenger will have a USB connector, and there will also be back AC vents among other things. A sunroof might also be included.

The 2.0-liter petrol engine may be used to power the Mahindra Thar 5-door model, with a 2.2-liter diesel engine also an option but most likely with different power and torque ratings. There will be two different six-speed gearbox options: a six-speed MT and a six-speed AT.

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