2020 Mahindra Thar Variants Explained - What's Different Between AX and LX?

Mahindra has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Thar. The new 2020 Mahindra Thar is one of the most anticipated SUVs of this year. This Iconic SUV has finally made a comeback in a brand new avatar. Mahindra says that the new Thar is a quantum leap in terms of performance, everyday comfort & convenience, technology and safety. We do agree that as the new Thar looks very very promising. Mahindra has today unveiled this SUV and they have revealed all the specs and features of this legendary off-roader. The new Thar will be available in two trims - AX and LX. In this article, we have explained the variants of the new 2020 Mahindra Thar.

Before we begin with the variants, let me tell you the powertrain options that will be available with the all-new Thar. So, the new 2020 Mahindra Thar will be offered with BS6-compliant petrol as well as an oil-burner. It will get a 2.0-litre mStallion T-GDI petrol engine that will churn out 152 PS of power at 5000 RPM and 320 Nm peak torque between 1500-3000 RPM. It will also get a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine that will churn out 132 PS of power at 3750 RPM and 300 Nm of peak torque between 1600-2800 RPM. Both the engines will come mated to a 6-speed manual as well as a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission with 4X4 system as standard.

Now, talking about the variants, so the new Mahindra Thar will be offered in two trims - AX and LX. The AX series stands for Adventure and is geared towards serious hard-core off-road enthusiasts while the LX series stands for Lifestyle. Both the trims are fairly loaded with features but the LX series has more creature comforts on offer. Also, the AX series of the new Thar can be even had with an optional pack. Here, we have for you the feature distribution points of the AX trim and LX trim of the new Mahindra Thar:

New Mahindra Thar AX

Standard Features

• Fixed Soft Top
• 6-Seater (2 Front+4 Side Facing)
• R16 White Steel Wheels
• Steel Footsteps
• Mechanical Locking Differential
• Power Steering and Power Windows
• HVAC
• Dual Airbags
• ABS and EBD with Brake Assist
• Central Locking System
• Intellipark: Rear Parking Assist

Engine and Transmission Options

• Diesel with Manual Transmission
• Petrol with Manual Transmission

AX Optional Pack

• Convertible Top or Hard Top
• Front-facing Rear Seats with Roll Cage
• ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts on Rear Seats
• Remote Keyless Entry (only with Hard Top)
• Height Adjustable Driver Seat

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New Mahindra Thar LX

All Features of AX plus new Standard Features:

• Convertible or Hard Top Option
• 4-Seater
• Dual-Tone Bumpers
• Moulded Footsteps
• R18 Alloy Wheels with 255/65 Tyres
• LED DRLs with Front Fog Lamps
• Height and Lumbar Adjustment for Front Seats
• Premium Fabric Upholstery
• 7.0-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System and TFT MID screen
• Adventure Stats and Adventure Calendar
• Electronic HVAC Switches
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Roll-over Mitigation
• Roll Cage
• Brake Locking Differential

Engine and Transmission Options

• Diesel with Manual or Automatic Transmission
• Petrol with Automatic Transmission

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So, we have explained the AX and LX variants of the new 2020 Mahindra Thar. The new Thar will be officially launched in India on October 2, 2020. We expect it to be priced between Rs. 12 lakhs - Rs. 15 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. What are your thoughts on the new Mahindra Thar? Tell us in the comments below. Also, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.