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Mahindra Thar has been a capable off-roader for nearly a decade but the 'go-anywhere' machine would now seek to offer even more comfort and a whole lot of features to make it a comprehensive warrior in a crowd of SUVs.
Thar has been a vehicle known for its off-road capabilities but Mahindra is now looking at underlining it as a daily commuter as well that can munch miles just as well as it can tame the wilderness.
Here are the highlights from the unveiling.
Thoughtfully made to be as competent in the wilderness as on city roads, it brings a whole lot of practical features and subtle design upgrades to make a solid case for itself.
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Mahindra says it will reveal the pricing on this date as well as open bookings.
The new Thar promises to keep you safe and comfortable even on challenging terrain. Features like sculpted bucket seats and washable upholstery underlines this.
Mahindra says certain elements of the Thar were retained in the 2020 version, like the front grille and yet, several elements were reworked to give it a fresh appeal.
The new Thar will be made available in six colour options.
Roof mounted speakers, washable interiors, 7-inch infotainment screen, water-proof switches and more on offer.
The new Thar is as capable to wage through water as ever.
Thar to now also boast of a completely new petrol engine. The mHawk diesel engine has also been upgraded.
Mahindra promises a Thar that would impress existing fans and attract new fans.
Thar has been completely designed and developed in house. Goenka says most components sourced from within India.
Goenka says new petrol and diesel have to co-exist inside the Thar, adds torque converter was realized as something which was missing.
Goenka says there are 60,000 Thar on Indian roads, admits it may have lacked many comforts and features previously.
Goenka outlines just how much the new Thar means to Mahindra and to the automotive market here. "This marks the authentic launch of an authentic vehicle," he says.
The official unveiling of Thar has started. Stay tuned for the details as they are revealed.
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Minutes left for the unveiling of the new-gen Mahindra Thar.
Thar has always had a raw, macho appeal and some say that equipping it with creature comforts is taking it away from its inherent genes.
Well, as long as the car makes a mockery of terrain challenges, it would only be the cheery on the cake that it gets multi-function steering wheel, dedicated 4x4 button, air con and MID display. Correct?
While the outer shell of the new Thar is going to be all-too familiar, expect several additions and tweaks to set it apart from what we have seen on the car thus far.
Reports suggest the front bumper has been re-designed ever so subtly while LED DRLs are likely to made a debut.
The tail light are almost certainly up-designed while brand new alloys would add to the visual appeal.
Anand Mahindra has the last word:
Mahindra has hinted new Thar could get an open-top version as well.
For those who may have had complaints that the Thar's cabin is just not comfortable or connected enough, hold on.
2020 Thar promises to address the big question of an equipped cabin. Expect a whole lot of upgrades on the inside which include an infotainment screen, forward-facing rear seats and more.
Mahindra reportedly sold 6,430 units of Thar in 2019.
The figure fell to 3,605 in 2019, a year that was marked by headwinds for the Indian auto industry as a whole.
Guess which Mahindra vehicle sells the most in India? (Answer to come up in subsequent posts)
Available only with a diesel engine option, Thar has been a true-blooded off-roader. Now, get ready for a petrol engine option as well.
Thar, as we know the car, made its debut in India back in 2010. While it had a rich legacy to count on even then, the Thar managed to captivate a section of the car-buying audience courtesy its boxy looks and its reputation eventually expanded due to its capabilities in the wilderness.