Planning to buy Mahindra Thar OG? Variant-wise features explained

Mahindra has now updated the Mahindra Thar OG in India, which is the updated version of the mighty Mahindra Thar. It came soon after the Scorpio N facelift. The Mahindra Thar OG comes with strong off-road credentials, butch styling, and a rugged nature, for which the Thar has been known. The updated SUV comes with a style upgrade, as well as revised features.

Mahindra Thar OG is available in three variants: AXT, LXT and ZXT. It is priced between ₹10.32 lakh and ₹18.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV is available with three different engine options, including the 1.5-litre diesel, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, and a 2.2-litre diesel motor. Transmission options include both a manual and automatic gearbox, while the Thar OG comes with both 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrain layouts.

If you have been planning to buy the Mahindra Thar OG, here is a quick and comprehensive explainer on the variant-wise features the SUV offers.

Mahindra Thar OG: Variant-wise features

Mahindra Thar OG is available in three major grades: AXT, LXT, and ZXT. Below is the table for a better understanding of which variant offers which features.

Mahindra Thar OG: Variant-wise feature list
	Feature	AXT	LXT	ZXT
Exterior	Headlamps	Halogen	Halogen	LED
	LED DRLs	No	No	Yes
	LED fog lamps	No	No	With cornering lamps
	Silver bumper accents	No	Yes	Yes
	Wheel arch cladding	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Side step	Steel	Moulded	Moulded
	Wheels	16-inch steel	18-inch diamond-cut alloys	19-inch diamond-cut alloys
	LED Taillamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Fender-mounted radio antenna	No	Yes	Yes
Interior	Seat upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric	Leatherette
	Leatherette steering wheel wrap	No	No	Yes
	Tilt-adjustable steering wheel	No	Yes	Yes
	Instrument Cluster	Analogue with monochrome MID	Analogue with coloured MID	Analogue with coloured MID
	Height-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
	50:50 split-folding rear seats	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Dead pedal	No	AT only	AT only
	Second row side armrest with cup holder	Yes	Yes	Yes
Infotainment	Touchscreen Infotainment system	No	10.25-inch	10.25-inch
	Android Auto	No	Wireless)	Wireless
	Apple CarPlay	No	Wired	Wired
	6-speaker sound system	No	Yes	Yes
	Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	Yes
Comfort & Convenience	Cruise control	No	Yes	Yes
	Passive keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Climate control	Manual with dials	Manual with electronic switches	Manual with electronic switches
	Front USB charging ports	No	Type-C x 1, Type-A x 1	Type-C x 1, Type-A x 1
	Rear USB charging ports	Type-C x 1	Type-C x 1	Type-C x 1
	Push-button start/stop	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Wireless phone charger	No	No	Yes
	Follow-me-home headlamp function	No	Yes	Yes
	Power-adjustable ORVMs	No	Yes	Yes
	Power windows	Yes	With one-touch up/down for driver	With one-touch up/down for driver
	Drive modes	No	Zip, Zoom	Zip, Zoom
	Terrain modes	No	Sand, Snow, Mud	Sand, Snow, Mud
Safety	Airbags	2	2	6
	All-wheel disc brakes	No	No	Yes
	Electronic stability program (ESP)	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Roll-over mitigation	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Hill hold assist (HHA)	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Hill descent control (HDC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Parking sensors	Rear	Rear	Front and rear
	Parking camera	No	No	Rear view
	Rear wiper and washer	No	Yes	Yes
	Rear defogger	Yes	Yes	Yes
	ISOFIX child seat anchors	Yes	Yes	Yes

The Mahindra Thar OG comes with a well-spread feature list. The base variant AXT continues to be the blank canvas for hardcore off-roaders and buyers who prefer to extensive personalisation and modification. The LXT variant offers a good value proposition for buyers, while the new ZXT trim is the fully packed variant.

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