The Mahindra Thar lineup in India has been significantly trimmed down, with several variants being removed from sale. Reports reveal Mahindra has discontinued all the convertible variants, along with the AX 4WD and LX variants equipped with an open differential. With this, the Thar is now available in 11 variants instead of the earlier 19 variants.
| Mahindra Thar Variants | Price (Ex-showroom) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5D AX(O) RWD Hard Top | Rs 11.50 lakh | On sale |
| 1.5D LX RWD Hard Top | Rs 12.99 lakh | On sale |
| 2.0P LX 2WD Hard Top | Rs 14.25 lakh | On sale |
| 2.0P AX(O) 4WD Convertible | Rs 14.49 lakh | Discontinued |
| 2.2D AX(O) 4WD Convertible | Rs 14.99 lakh | Discontinued |
| 2.2D AX(O) 4WD Hard Top | Rs 15.15 lakh | Discontinued |
| 2.0P LX 4WD Hard Top | Rs 15.20 lakh | On sale |
| 2.0P LX Earth Edition 4WD | Rs 15.40 lakh | On sale |
| 2.2D LX 4WD Hard Top OD* | Rs 15.70 lakh | Discontinued |
| 2.0P LX 4WD Convertible | Rs 15.90 lakh | Discontinued |
| 2.2D LX 4WD Hard Top | Rs 15.95 lakh | On sale |
| 2.2D LX Earth Edition 4WD | Rs 16.15 lakh | On sale |
| 2.0P LX AT 4WD Convertible | Rs 16.65 lakh | Discontinued |
| 2.0P LX AT 4WD Hard Top | Rs 16.80 lakh | On sale |
| 2.0P LX AT Earth Edition 4WD | Rs 17.00 lakh | On sale |
| 2.2D LX AT 4WD Hard Top OD* | Rs 17.15 lakh | Discontinued |
| 2.2D LX AT 4WD Convertible | Rs 17.29 lakh | Discontinued |
| 2.2D LX AT 4WD Hard Top | Rs 17.40 lakh | On sale |
| 2.2D LX AT Earth Edition 4WD | Rs 17.60 lakh | On sale |
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- With the discontinuation of 4WD Convertible variants, the entry-level AX(O) trim is now only available with rear-wheel drive (RWD), paired with a 1.5-litre diesel engine.
- Despite the variant rejig, the overall price range of the 3-door Thar remains the same. The hardcore off-roader continues to be priced between Rs 11.50 lakh and Rs 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Aside from the variant revision, the Thar remains unchanged. It retains amenities like a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, coloured MID, 6-speaker sound system, manual AC, cruise control, steering-mounted controls, dual-front airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, ESC, ISOFIX anchors, hill descent and much more. Features like six airbags, ADAS and 360-degree camera are still missing.
The Mahindra Thar is a true-blue off-roader that can tackle all kinds of tough terrains without any trouble. It’s not a replacement for a compact SUV, though — it lacks the same comfort, features, and smooth on-road behaviour. For most people, it will work better as a second car in the garage, but with a few compromises, it can even be the only car. Despite the recent variant cuts, the Thar remains a rugged, value-for-money SUV that continues to attract adventure lovers. Mahindra is also expected to give the Thar a facelift next year, with minor design tweaks and some new features borrowed from the Thar Roxx edition.
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