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Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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The Indian producer Mahindra designed the Mahindra Thar for the people in the countryside, thus tried their best to suit their needs with the impressive off-road capabilities and the affordable price, the That being one of the most affordable SUV.

The That was launched in 2010 as a replacement for the MM540 model and the new design made it look like an older Jeep.

The classic ladder frame the car was built on was optimised for better handling.

The Thar was equipped with a 2.5-liter common rail engine developing 106 hp.

The exterior design of the Thar was square-shaped and minimalist, just as Mahindra described it: “less is more”.

The big tyres completed the look, but it was not the looks that were the most important. The tyres, along with the 200mm ground clearance and the independent suspension gave the Thar incredible heavy duty off-road capabilities.

The interior was nothing more than basic, with a heater, instrument cluster gauges, door lock, gear knob and the lever switching to 4x4. The seats were not very comfortable either.

The SUV could reach 150 kph, but it was very unlikely for a car designed for off-road purposes to feel good at those speeds.

Surprisingly, the Thar had no roof. And while a ride in the desert would sound nice, imagine all the dust in your eyes. No worries, you can wear glasses if you’d like to see where you’re going.

press release
Mahindra Thar 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  3 diesel engines
  • 2.5D 2WD (63 HP)
  • 2.5D 4WD (63 HP)
  • 2.5L CRDe 5MT AWD (105 HP)
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Mahindra Thar Brochure

Mahindra Thar
2.5D 2WD (63 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5D 2WD (63 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2523 cm3
Power:47 KW @ 3400 RPM
63.9 HP @ 3400 RPM
63 BHP @ 3400 RPM
Torque:135 lb-ft @ 1500-1800 RPM
182 Nm @ 1500-1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:148 in (3759 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:75 in (1905 mm)
Front/rear Track:51.7/51 in (1,313/1,295 mm)
Wheelbase:95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.4 in (188 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.6 cuFT (385 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)

Mahindra Thar
2.5D 4WD (63 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5D 4WD (63 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2523 cm3
Power:47 KW @ 3400 RPM
63.9 HP @ 3400 RPM
63 BHP @ 3400 RPM
Torque:135 lb-ft @ 1500-1800 RPM
183 Nm @ 1500-1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:148 in (3759 mm)
Width:64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height:75 in (1905 mm)
Front/rear Track:51.7/51 in (1,313/1,295 mm)
Wheelbase:95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.4 in (188 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.6 cuFT (385 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)

Mahindra Thar
2.5L CRDe 5MT AWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L CRDe 5MT AWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2498 cm3
Power:78.3 KW @ 3800 RPM
106.5 HP @ 3800 RPM
105 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:182 lb-ft @ 1800-2000 RPM
247 Nm @ 1800-2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:154.3 in (3919 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:76 in (1930 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.9/53 in (1,445/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase:95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.6 cuFT (385 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
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