Thursday, June 25, 2026

2025 Mahindra Thar Variants Explained: AXT and LXT

The facelifted Mahindra Thar has recently been launched in India, with minor design changes and new features. The upgraded off-roader comes with a refreshed variant lineup: AXT and LXT, along with two new colour options. However, the engine options remain unchanged. So, if you’re planning to bring home the new Mahindra Thar 3-door, here we’ve detailed out its variant-wise pricing and features to help you make an informed decision.

Mahindra Thar AXT

Engine OptionEx-Showroom Price
1.5-litre diesel with manual (RWD)Rs 9.99 lakh

Key Features: –

  • Exterior: Hard top, 16-inch steel wheels, all-terrain tyres, LED tail lamps, wheelarch cladding, tubular steel side foot steps, and tailgate-mounted spare wheel.
  • Interior: Black dashboard, vinyl upholstery, dashboard grab handle for front passenger, illuminated key ring, A-pillar-mounted handles, and analogue instrument cluster with monochrome MID.
  • Comfort & Convenience: Day/night IRVM, manual AC, front power windows, tilt-adjustable steering, height-adjustable driver seat, rear reclining seats, adjustable headrests, 50:50 split rear seats, centre roof lamp, lockable glovebox, remote keyless entry, and bottle holder in front doors.
  • Off-Road Aids: Electronic brake locking differential, washable floor with drain plugs, welded tow hooks in front & rear, and two hitch protection.
  • Safety: Dual-front airbags with passenger airbag deactivation switch, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill hold & descent assist, brake assist, snow chain provision for tyres, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Mahindra Thar LXT interior

Mahindra Thar LXT

Engine OptionEx-Showroom Price
1.5-litre diesel with manual (RWD)Rs 12.19 lakh
2-litre petrol with automatic (RWD)Rs 13.99 lakh
2-litre petrol with manual (4×4)Rs 14.69 lakh
2.2-litre diesel with manual (4×4)Rs 15.49 lakh
2-litre petrol with automatic (4×4)Rs 16.25 lakh
2.2-litre diesel with automatic (4×4)Rs 16.99 lakh

Key Features (over AXT): –

  • Exterior: Dual-tone bumper, 18-inch silver alloy wheels with Thar branding, front fog lamps, moulded side foot steps, and fender-mounted radio antenna.
  • Interior: Fabric seats, coloured MID, and dead pedal (AT only).
  • Comfort & Convenience: Cruise control, steering-mounted audio & telephony controls, rear wiper & washer, powered side mirrors, one-touch up/down function for power windows and follow-me-home headlamp function.
  • Infotainment: 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Android Auto, wired Apple CarPlay, 6 speakers,
  • Off-Road Aids: Adventure statistics gen II, tyre direction monitoring system, electric driveline disconnect on front axle (in 4×4 only), advanced electronic braking locking differential (in 4×4 only), and mechanical locking differential (in 4×4 only).
  • Safety: Rear camera and tyre pressure monitoring system.

2025 Mahindra Thar Specifications

Engine2-litre Turbo-petrol1.5-litre Diesel2.2-litre Diesel
Max Power150 PS 117 PS 132 PS
Peak Torque300 Nm (MT) / 320 Nm (AT)300 Nm300 Nm
Transmission Options6-speed MT / 6-speed AT6-speed MT6-speed MT / 6-speed AT
Drivetrain Rear-wheel Drive (AT only) / 4-wheel DriveRear-wheel Drive 4-wheel Drive

MT: Manual Transmission, AT: Torque Converter Automatic Transmission

Rivals

The 3-door Mahindra Thar off-roader takes on the likes of the Force Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny.

Also Check: Mahindra Rolls Out Heavy Festive Discounts Across SUV Lineup

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