Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Thar: Five Doors or Three?
Mahindra Thar ROXX vs Mahindra Thar Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra Thar ROXX and Mahindra Thar Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
The Mahindra Thar Roxx is available in 18 variants, while the Mahindra Thar comes in 7 variants. The Thar Roxx is priced between ₹12.25 Lakh and ₹22.06 Lakh. The standard Mahindra Thar is more affordable, with prices ranging from ₹9.99 Lakh to ₹17.60 Lakh. For those concerned about fuel efficiency, the Thar Roxx offers a mileage of 15.2 kmpl. The Roxx is also the more powerful machine. Its 2184cc engine produces 172bhp and 370Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and 4WD. The standard Thar uses a 2184cc engine as well but generates 130.07bhp and 300Nm of torque. Inside, the Roxx offers a 5-seater layout, making it a better fit for families compared to the 4-seater Thar. The Roxx provides more convenience with automatic climate control, an engine start-stop button, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The exterior of the Thar Roxx looks premium with projector headlamps and LED DRLs. The interior feels upscale with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a digital cluster. The standard Thar maintains a rugged, old-school charm with its hard top, all-black bumpers, and visible bonnet latches. Safety is a major highlight for the Roxx, which boasts a 5-star safety rating, 6 airbags, and advanced tech like AEB and Lane Keep Assist. The standard Thar comes with 2 airbags and basic safety features like ABS and Hill Assist. For daily driving in busy metro cities, the Thar Roxx is much more comfortable and practical. It handles city traffic with ease while offering a more refined cabin experience. While the standard Thar is an iconic off-roader, the Roxx is the better all-rounder for urban buyers. The Thar Roxx is the recommended choice for anyone looking for a mix of style, safety, and daily usability. Book a test drive through this platform before making a final decision to get exclusive benefits, special discounts, and the best available offers.
₹ 12.39 Lakh
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Why Choose Mahindra Thar ROXX?Why choose
- Far more usable day to day than the three-door, thanks to the rear doors, better cabin and more equipment
- Six airbags and Level 2 driver assistance, which the three-door Thar does not offer
- Loaded with equipment including a nine-speaker Harman Kardon system, panoramic sunroof, surround-view camera and ventilated front seats
- A smooth six-speed automatic is offered with both petrol and diesel
- Ride, handling and steering are markedly improved, with owners describing it as closer to a Scorpio N than a Thar to drive
- Abuse-tolerant build that copes with bad roads
Why not choose
- Four-wheel drive is offered only on the diesel, so petrol buyers are restricted to rear-wheel drive
- No third row, which the Scorpio N and XUV700 both provide
- The petrol automatic is thirsty given the weight it carries
- Rear ingress and egress is awkward, particularly for older passengers
- Ride is firm on the largest wheels and can feel unsettled on poor surfaces
- Driver's seat under-thigh support is poor on long drives and there is no adjustable lumbar support
- No convertible or removable roof option
Why Choose Mahindra Thar?Why choose
- Its shorter wheelbase gives it a better break-over angle, making it more capable on extreme trails
- Four-wheel drive is offered across far more engine and gearbox combinations than in the Roxx
- The compact footprint makes it easier to place through tight streets and on narrow tracks
- Convertible and hard-top options that the Roxx does not offer
- Costs less than the Roxx, with the loaded diesel automatic undercutting the Roxx's entry four-wheel-drive version
Why not choose
- Four seats and a small boot make it impractical as a family car
- Considerably less safety equipment than the Roxx
- Choppy ride on anything but smooth tarmac
- Rear access requires folding the front seats
- Poor fuel economy, and the diesel has known cold-start quirks at high altitude
- Basic cabin equipment next to the Roxx
Our Recommendation For Most BuyersMahindra Thar Roxx
The Roxx is the one to buy if this has to work as a family vehicle, and it is a substantial step beyond the three-door rather than a stretched version of it. Most buyers will be well served by the rear-wheel-drive petrol automatic, which is smooth and well equipped, though it drinks heavily.
The constraint to plan around is four-wheel drive: it comes only with the diesel and only near the top of the range, so wanting capability and an automatic together pushes the price up sharply. Have your family sit in the second row before committing.
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The three-door makes most sense as a second vehicle rather than an only one, and buyers who understand that rarely regret it. Its advantage over the Roxx is that four-wheel drive is available across far more combinations, so you can have capability without buying the dearest version, which is exactly backwards from its bigger sibling.
The petrol four-wheel-drive automatic suits mixed weekend and city use and sidesteps the diesel's cold-weather behaviour if you head to altitude. Rear-wheel-drive versions lower the entry price but remove much of the reason to choose this over an ordinary SUV.
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Things We Like in Mahindra Thar ROXX
- Iconic and rugged design with increased practicality from 5 doors.
- Available with powerful petrol and diesel engine options.
Things We Like in Mahindra Thar
- India's only mass-market SUV combining body-on-frame construction, low-range 4WD, and an electronic brake-locking differential.
- Three distinct engine options, including India's only TGDi petrol in this segment.
Things We Don't Like in Mahindra Thar ROXX
- Still based on a ladder-on-frame chassis, which might result in some compromises in on-road dynamics compared to monocoque SUVs.
- Rear visibility might be somewhat limited due to the design.
Things We Don't Like in Mahindra Thar
- The 2020 NCAP test showed an unstable footwell and marginal knee protection, with no updated results available.
- Side body and curtain airbags are absent across all variants.
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