- The Mahindra Thar Roxx joins the Thar lineup, with a stretched body and two extra doors.
- This Wrangler-style off-roader from India is built on a new ladder-frame architecture.
- Available with gasoline and diesel engines, it’s priced between $15,500 and $24,400.
Mahindra has finally given its Jeep Wrangler wannabe, the Thar, a much-needed dose of practicality with a four-door version named the Roxx. Riding on a new, supposedly more civilized ladder frame, the Thar Roxx promises to offer a smoother ride while retaining that rugged, off-road charm. And yes, it’s still powered by old-school, non-electrified gasoline and diesel engines.
While this is Mahindra’s first crack at a five-door Thar, the styling’s blatant nods to the Wrangler harken back to the ’40s—when they were cranking out Willys Jeeps in India under license. Some things never change, do they?
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Beyond the obvious addition of two more doors, new side windows, and a stretched body, the Mahindra Thar Roxx introduces a few styling upgrades over the standard Thar. The standout feature is the redesigned grille, now boasting six vertical slots divided into two stacks. The bumpers have been subtly updated, and both the headlights and taillights now sport modern LED graphics.
The two-tone paint option gives the illusion of a removable hardtop, though that’s not the case. Additionally, the off-roader rolls on 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in chunky 255/60 tires.
The Thar Roxx measures 4,428 mm (174.3 inches) in length, 1,870 mm (73.6 inches) in width, and 1,923 mm (75.7 inches) in height, with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm (112.2 inches). This makes it 443 mm (17.4 inches) longer than the standard Thar, with an extra 400 mm (15.7 inches) added between the axles. For comparison, the Indian model is 357 mm (14.1 inches) shorter than the Jeep Wrangler JL.
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The interior is mostly carried over from the three-door model but is said to benefit from upgraded materials, improved NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), and enhanced practicality. A new 10.25-inch infotainment display comes standard, paired with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster in mid-spec trims and above.
The flagship model ups the luxury with features like ventilated front seats, a cooled glovebox, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charging pad, and a nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
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Despite its Indian origins, the Mahindra Thar Roxx comes standard with six airbags and offers more than 10 available ADAS features, granting it Level 2 autonomous capabilities. More importantly, it rides on Mahindra’s all-new M_Glyde ladder-frame architecture, promising a level of refinement comparable to the Mahindra XUV700 unibody SUV.
The suspension setup includes independent double wishbones with coil springs at the front and a live axle with Watts linkage and Frequency Dependent Damping technology at the rear.
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Mahindra offers two non-electrified powertrain options for the Thar Roxx, both delivering more power and torque than those in the standard Thar. The turbocharged 2.0-liter mStallion TGDi four-cylinder gasoline engine churns out up to 174 hp (130 kW / 177 PS) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque, while the 2.2-liter mHawk turbodiesel generates up to 172 hp (128.6 kW / 175 PS) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque.
Power can be sent to the rear wheels or all four wheels, depending on your preference, through either a six-speed manual or a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission.
The off-road credentials of the Thar Roxx are as rugged as its appearance, especially when equipped with the 4Xplor System, which includes electronic locking differentials and multiple Terrain Modes. The Thar Roxx also boasts a Crawl Smart Assist system—a first for an Indian-built vehicle. Additionally, it features an impressive 41.7° approach angle and a wading depth of 650 mm (25.6 inches).
Pricing for the Mahindra Thar Roxx in India starts from Rs 12.99 lakh (about $15,500 at current exchange rates) for the entry-level gasoline RWD manual and climbs to Rs 20.49 lakh ($24,400) for the flagship 4WD diesel automatic. The entry price of the new model is Rs 1.64 lakh ($1,950) higher than the two-door Mahindra Thar. As reported by Autocar India, bookings will open on October 2, with the first deliveries expected on October 12.