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New Mahindra Thar 3-door Launches Today: Roxx-Inspired Design, Updated Features

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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 15:02
New Mahindra Thar 3-door Launches Today: Roxx-Inspired Design, Updated Features
- •Mahindra & Mahindra is launching the new Mahindra Thar 3-door in India today, featuring major exterior and interior changes inspired by the 5-door Mahindra Thar Roxx.
- •The updated SUV is expected to get a redesigned grille, new LED headlamps, Roxx-inspired alloy wheels, and updated LED tail-lamps, while retaining its iconic boxy shape.
- •The cabin will likely feature a redesigned dashboard, new seat upholstery, a digital instrument panel, and potentially front ventilated seats, addressing feature gaps with competitors.
- •The new model is expected to retain the three existing engine options: a 1.5-litre D117 CRDe diesel, a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel, and a 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol, with various transmission and drive configurations.
- •Expected to be priced between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 18.50 lakh (ex-showroom), the new Thar 3-door will compete with the Force Gurkha 3-door and Maruti Suzuki Jimny.
Key Questions Answered
The new Mahindra Thar 3-door is expected to retain three engine options from the outgoing model: a 1.5-litre diesel engine, a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, and a 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol engine.
The updated 3-door model is expected to feature Roxx-inspired changes, including a redesigned grille, new LED headlamps with C-shaped DRLs, updated alloy wheels, and new LED tail-lamps while retaining its boxy shape.
The new Mahindra Thar 3-door is expected to be priced between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 18.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and will continue to compete against the Force Gurkha 3-door and the Maruti Suzuki Jimny.





