Mahindra has recently launched the updated Thar, which is now known as the Thar OG. The upgraded model is available in three variants: AXT, LXT, and ZXT, of which we have already detailed the Thar AXT trim, and in this thread, we will explore what the mid-spec LXT variant has to offer.
2026 Mahindra Thar OG LXT Price
| Powertrain Options | 1.5-litre diesel | 2-litre turbo-petrol | 2.2-litre diesel | ||||
| MT 4×2 | MT 4×4 | AT 4×2 | AT 4×4 | AT 4×2 | MT 4×4 | AT 4×4 | |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 12.99 lakh | Rs 15.60 lakh | Rs 14.77 lakh | Rs 17.23 lakh | Rs 16.49 lakh | Rs 16.43 lakh | Rs 18 lakh |
| Premium Over AXT | +Rs 2.67 lakh | – | |||||
- As the above table reveals, the Thar OG LXT is available with all the powertrain options of the SUV.
- Its prices range between Rs 12.99 lakh and Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom).
2026 Mahindra Thar OG LXT: Engine Specifications
| Engine | 2-litre turbo-petrol mStallion | 1.5-litre diesel | 2.2-litre diesel mHawk |
| Max Power | 162 PS | 119 PS | 152 PS |
| Peak Torque | 330 Nm | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
| Drivetrain | RWD/4WD | RWD | RWD/4WD |
*MT– Manual Transmission, AT– Automatic Transmission, RWD: Rear-wheel-drive, 4WD: 4-wheel-drive
2026 Mahindra Thar OG LXT: Key Features (over AXT variant)
- Exterior: Dual-tone bumper, 18-inch alloy wheels, moulded side foot step, fender-mounted radio antenna, and rear wiper & washer.
- Interior: Fabric seats, coloured MID and dead pedal (AT variant only).
- Comfort & Convenience: Cruise control, Follow-Me-Home & Lead-Me-To-Thar headlamp functions, steering-mounted controls, 2 USB ports in front (15W Type-A and Type-C), auto AC, wireless charger, power adjustable side mirrors, and one-touch up/down function for driver’s window.
- Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters).
- Off-road Assist Technology: Adventure statistics gen II, tyre direction monitoring system, terrain assist, terrain modes (4WD only), electronic locking differential (4WD only), front axle driveline disconnect (4WD only), washable floor with drain plugs (4WD only), and drive modes (Zip & Zoom).
- Safety: Speed-sensing front door locks.
Note: The above-mentioned features are in addition to those amenities offered in the AXT variant. Hence, we recommend checking out the detailed features available in the Thar OG AXT variant.
2026 Mahindra Thar OG LXT: Colour Options
Similar to the Thar OG AXT, the LXT variant has eight colours in its palette: Artemis Silver, Jeans Blue, Tango Red, Galaxy Grey, Battleship Grey, Everest White, Stealth Black and Deep Forest.
Author’s Take
Offered with all the engine and gearbox combinations of the SUV, the mid-spec Thar OG LXT variant comes with almost everything that most buyers would desire, striking a good balance between comfort, convenience and feel-good features. However, the premium of Rs 2.67 lakh over the AXT variant feels a bit on the higher side when the additional amenities are taken into account. Additionally, the rear camera is a big miss.
