Are you considering buying a new Mahindra Thar off-roader? Well, the SUV continues to be in high demand despite the carmaker has increased its production. This will lead to you facing a substantial waiting period. Here are the details: โ
- Currently, Mahindra Thar boasts an extensive waiting period of up to 16 months, especially for its 4ร2 rear-wheel-drive diesel variants. However, the petrol-powered 4ร2 trims have a shorter waiting time of up to five months.
- If you plan to go with its off-road capable 4ร4 trim, youโll still have to wait up to six months.

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For those who arenโt aware, the Mahindra Thar comes with three engine options: โ 1.5-litre diesel, 2-litre mStallion petrol and 2.2-litre diesel. While the smaller oil burner only gets a 4ร2 drive system, the larger displacement diesel mill features a shift-on-the-fly 4ร4 drivetrain (4WD) with a manual-shift transfer case as standard. On the other hand, the petrol engine comes with both 4ร2 and 4ร4 drivetrain options.
Hereโs a look at their specifications: โ
Engine | 1.5-litre diesel | 2-litre turbo-petrol | 2.2-litre diesel |
Power | 119PS | 152PS | 119PS / 130PS |
Torque | 300Nm | Up to 320Nm | 300Nm |
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
Drivetrain | 4ร2 | 4ร2 / 4ร4 | 4ร4 |
Speaking of their pricing, the Mahindra Thar 4ร2 RWD variants currently range between Rs 10.54 lakh and Rs 13.49 lakh, whereas its 4ร4 variants start from Rs 13.87 lakh and go to Rs 16.78 lakh.
In the compact SUV segment, the Mahindra Thar rivals like Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha.
All prices ex-showroom Delhi.